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HP Printer without Rosetta
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😀. Nothing but I do wonder if it has any adverse effects. Probably not, but I rather run a system that is Rosetta-free.
HPs latest driver was released this year.
support.hp.com
But I doubt it’s complied for Apple Silicon. The alternative is not using HPs drivers and letting the print utility pull appropriate drivers.
HP LaserJet Pro 400 Printer M401dn Software and Driver Downloads | HP® Support
Download the latest drivers, firmware, and software for your HP LaserJet Pro 400 Printer M401dn. This is HP’s official website to download the correct drivers free of cost for Windows and Mac.
But I doubt it’s complied for Apple Silicon. The alternative is not using HPs drivers and letting the print utility pull appropriate drivers.
I did try that, and the easy start application doesn't need Rosetta, but when it tries to install the drivers, it doesn't work.HPs latest driver was released this year.
HP LaserJet Pro 400 Printer M401dn Software and Driver Downloads | HP® Support
Download the latest drivers, firmware, and software for your HP LaserJet Pro 400 Printer M401dn. This is HP’s official website to download the correct drivers free of cost for Windows and Mac.
But I doubt it’s complied for Apple Silicon. The alternative is not using HPs drivers and letting the print utility pull appropriate drivers.
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That's just it, I don't know. Once you install Rosetta, you cannot uninstall it.
Rosetta is a tiny application and has no real impact at all. The plus is that you can use things like printer drivers that are unlikely to get updated. It’s not worth overthinking it.
Just use the generic PostScript driver, if you don’t need any advanced features.
I am more afraid of HP printer drivers than I am of Rosetta. 🤪
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Very reluctant to install the whole Epson suite
Is there such a thing for Epson as well? Searched but couldn't figure
Very reluctant to install the whole Epson suite
Rosetta is really good. I can run COD BO3 at 120 FPS on my M1 Pro MBP. I can also play Garry's Mod 64 bit edition pretty ok.
The Apple generic PostScript driver should work with all printers that support PostScript. There’s also a PCL driver that works with most everything else in the laser printer world. Things get more interesting with non-laser printers.
Phooy. I’ve heard tales of folks editing the PPD file to add or remove features, but this is not something I’ve attempted.
"I rather run a system that is Rosetta-free."
This is ridiculous.
Rosetta will run only when required.
When it's not needed, it's completely dormant.
It will hurt nothing else.
My advice:
If you're that concerned about Rosetta, buy A NEW PRINTER with new drivers that doesn't need Rosetta to install.
This is ridiculous.
Rosetta will run only when required.
When it's not needed, it's completely dormant.
It will hurt nothing else.
My advice:
If you're that concerned about Rosetta, buy A NEW PRINTER with new drivers that doesn't need Rosetta to install.