How to Install Drivers for the HP Laserjet 1020 on Mac OS X

Co-authored by Mitch Harris

Last Updated: May 8, 2025

Though HP doesn't explicitly have a set of Mac drivers for the Laserjet 1020, there is a workaround. To install drivers for HP Laserjet 1020 on a Mac OS X, follow these instructions.

Method 1

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Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Lion and Mountain Lion (10.6, 10.7 and 10.8)

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See external links below. Note that the file is very large and will take some time to download. (If you take the time to look at the supported printer models, you'll notice that HP Laserjet 1020 isn't among them. Don't worry about that just yet.)

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Make sure not to select the Gutenberg version.

Method 2

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Older Macs

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See external links below.
Examples include "hp LaserJet 1020 Series.pkg."
It is labeled as "hp Laserjet 1022 Series.pkg," but run it anyway.
If the printer does not show up on the Printer Setup Utility, you may need to select Browser on the same dialog box and click on the HP1020 name there.

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The installed drivers work when using a USB cable, but it does not work using WiFi. How do I fix this?

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The driver would be USB powered, not WiFi.

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