The meaning is exactly as speculated but the wording did not come from either Apple or HP I've been providing tech support to both Apple and HP users since before there were Macs, let alone macOS, and I've never seen or heard of that wording. Prolly, the scam will involve an instruction/suggestion to replace the "suspect" software. That wording is so clearly wrong, it indicates someone is trying to scam you. That particular message does not indicate macOS has decided to block anything. If you want to check your software, here are two apps I love and use to check certificates and signing status.
#HP SCAN APP SOFTWARE#
Run software updates and you should see updates for HP or worst case see if you can get support from them (they will be very busy the next few days while this all sorts out) Here is the package we pushed to thousands of Macs around noon yesterday to address yesterday’s specific certificate revocation.
#HP SCAN APP UPDATE#
You are correct in scanning software will not work unless you ignore revoked signed apps or update your software.
#HP SCAN APP DRIVER#
The vast majority of HP apps for macOS (which are slightly different than the driver stubs needed for printing) were signed by now revoked certificates. Things are working technically how they should, but from a support and culture perspective, I am certain thousands (perhaps millions) of people are realizing “suddenly” that this is built into their OS. The OS does check for revocations online so yes it blocks apps even if you don’t update the apps or the OS.įor HP printers and scanners, the problem is the revocation of the certificates HP used to sign their software, not that macOS checks for revoked certificates. This is also where you can print out a printer configuration page if you need to.This message happens when the certificate used to sign software gets revoked. Device Informationįrom this section of the HP Utility you can find out about your printer’s model, the current printer driver that is installed on your Mac for that HP device, and the type of connection that it is using to communicate with your system. The HP Utility also shows you what your replacement options are for your particular printer setup. Supply info shows details about the model type and name of the replacement supplies that you will require if they run out. This means that you can block other people from wasting your ink. There is also a security feature called Ink Cartridge Protection which can be used if you do not want your ink cartridges to be used in another printer. This section shows users the current levels of ink or toner that are available in their HP devices.
The information in this window allows the user to actively monitor the printer and look at its current status.
The HP Utility allows users to view the installed hardware on their system in a list. Launch Finder and go to your "Applications" folder and then look for an HP Folder which will have the app located within there. How do I find HP Utility on my Mac?ĭownload the app from MacUpdate if you don’t have it installed on your Mac already. All in-one-devices also need software drivers, which the HP utility provides during installation. Without the correct software drivers, it is difficult to use hardware like printers and scanners.
#HP SCAN APP FOR MAC OS#
Perhaps the biggest reason for Mac OS users to install this utility is for the full driver support that it offers. You can find the right version of the app for Mac OS X, which will help you to get the most out of your HP hardware. You can also configure your HP scanning devices with the HP Scan Utility Mac functions.įrom here you can set up your scanning quality and other settings. The HP Utility is a very useful Mac download. If your HP printer supports wireless and USB then you can select these options from within this the HP printer utility Mac software. This HP Utility for Mac will help you to monitor and manage your HP printer so that you can get the best out of it. If you are currently running any HP hardware on your Mac then you will need to use the Mac HP Utility download.