How to Connect an HP Printer to an Apple Laptop

Go to the 'Apple' menu and highlight 'Software Update' to check for printer software updates.
Turn on the HP printer and connect it to the laptop with the USB cable included with the printer.
Navigate to the 'Apple' menu in the upper left corner of the screen and select 'System Preferences.' Click on the icon for 'Print & Fax.'
Open the lock icon in the lower left corner of the screen by clicking on it. Enter an administrator user name and password in the on screen dialog window.
Press the plus icon below the 'Printers' menu on the left side of the screen.
Select the HP printer from the 'Printer Name' list. Press 'Add.'