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HP Officejet Pro 8025 Printer Not Found Macbook

How to Fix HP Officejet Pro 8025 Printer Not Found Macbook?

Are you receiving the ‘HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 printer not found’ message on your MacBook after resetting the modem/router? If yes, this troubleshooting article is for you.Many people out there have faced this HP printer problem and fixed it. So, don’t worry. You can also resolve it. Here, we have covered some simple workarounds that will help you resolve the ‘printer not found’ problem by yourself. Let’s get started!

Printer Not Found On Macbook- After Modem/router Reset- Five Fixes

Five simple methods that help you fix this printer issue are given below.

You don’t have to perform all these five methods to resolve the problem. Perform each method in the order below. After executing one method, check if the Printer Not Found problem is fixed. If yes, you can stop the troubleshooting there. Otherwise, continue with the troubleshooting process until the issue is fixed.

Connecting The Printer And Macbook To The Network

  • Generally, the configured settings on your modem or router will be restored to default when you reset it.
  • So, when you try to access the printer on your MacBook after the reset, the MacBook fails to recognize the machine over the wireless network because the saved wireless network credentials don’t match the default ones.
  • Reconnecting the printer and your MacBook to the same wireless network is a quick way to fix this problem.
  • If necessary, note down your router or modem’s default credentials.
  • Next, open the printer’s Dashboard. Tap Wireless > Settings > Wireless Settings > Wireless Setup Wizard or Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
  • Connect your OfficeJet printer to the wireless network by following the on-screen instructions.
  • Ensure to connect your MacBook to the same wireless network.

Re-adding The HP OJPro 8025 Printer

  • Open the Printers & Scanners screen.
  • Select your HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 printer below the Printers list.
  • Click on the minus sign below the Printers list.
  • Choose Delete Printer in the confirmation dialog box.
  • Restart your MacBook if prompted.
  • Now, re-add the printer by clicking the Plus sign on the Printers & Scanners screen.

Re-installing The Printer Using The HP Smart App

  • First, ensure that your HP printer is connected to the same wireless network to which you have connected the MacBook.
  • Now, install (if necessary) and open the HP Smart app.
  • Perform the on-screen instructions. Click Add a printer when prompted.
  • Set up the HP OfficeJet printer on your MacBook over a wireless network by following the on-screen instructions.

Reset Mac Printing System

  • Choose your HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 printer below the Printers list of the Printers & Scanners screen.
  • Now, move the mouse cursor over a blank area in the Printers list and right-click on it.
  • Choose the Reset printing system option from the context menu.
  • If a confirmation dialog box opens, click Reset in it.
  • Also, type in your MacBook’s username and password if prompted.
  • After resetting the Mac printing system, re-add your printer.

Using The HP Smart App’s Diagnose & Fix

  • Open the HP Smart app. Ensure that your printer is selected correctly.
  • Now, click on Printers > Diagnose & Fix.
  • Perform the on-screen instructions to diagnose and fix this printer problem.

Even after performing the above methods, if the “HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 printer is not found” message appears again on your MacBook, wait for 24 hours because some changes might take several minutes or hours to be saved.

Contact us if you receive the printer not found message again on your MacBook even after the completion of 24 hours. To get in touch with our technical experts, use the call option on this page.