Mac OS X5.7 driver for HP4500n LaserJet

hardcase1348 · Aug 6th, 2009, 08:38 PM

I recently switched from Windows to Mac. I have an HP4500n that I purchased new and it worked fine on my windows machine but I can't seem to find a driver for Mac on the Internet. Does anyone have a driver or does anyone know how to obtain the driver?
Thanks

ChilBear · Aug 6th, 2009, 09:47 PM

HP Color LaserJet 4500 Printer series- Download drivers and software - HP Business Support Center

hardcase1348 · Aug 7th, 2009, 09:21 PM

Now I have downloaded the drivers but I discover that my Mac 2.3Ghz dual processor computer doesn't have a parallel port and my printer is only parallel. Go figure. Now what do I do since I can't find a PCI or PCI-x card with parallel a port?

ChilBear · Aug 7th, 2009, 09:47 PM

Try this

Canada USB parallel adapters, USB computer parallel adapters at TigerDirect.ca

Rob · Aug 7th, 2009, 11:39 PM

I have an old HP Color Laserjet 4500 and it works well. The "n" at the end of the model number almost always implies that it's a network printer. This means it will have an ethernet port.

I use an ethernet connection for printing. It's the best way to go if there is an ethernet port. Those USB to parallel cables may not work since they probably don't have Mac drivers. I'd try to get it working via ethernet first (if it has the port).

MACinist · Aug 16th, 2009, 02:23 PM

If you are near the end of your toner cycle, I would suggest just getting a new one. Replacing all those toners, probably costs around $600. For $600, you can get a pretty good colour laser with faster print speeds, multi-functions and current connectivity.

Chart - Top 10 Color Laser Multifunction Printers - PC World

Even cheaper if you want a single function colour laser:
Chart - Top 10 Color Laser Printers - PC World