HP
HP is HP’s Mac app for setting up and managing supported printers, laptops, and accessories, with printing, scanning, settings, and support in one place.
What is HP?
HP is a device management app for macOS that helps people set up and use supported HP printers, PCs, and accessories from one place. It combines common tasks that were previously split across HP Smart and myHP, so users can handle printing, scanning, device setup, settings, and support inside a single app. On a Mac, it is commonly used to connect a new printer, scan documents, print files, check device options, and reach HP help resources when something is not working as expected. The app is aimed at home users, students, and small-office users who want a simpler way to manage everyday HP hardware tasks. Some features can depend on the specific printer, computer model, language, or region.
Key features
- Set up supported HP printers, laptops, and accessories
- Print documents from the app using supported HP devices
- Scan documents and photos with compatible HP printers
- Adjust device settings and manage common setup options
- Access troubleshooting help and support resources
- Use one app for tasks previously handled by HP Smart and myHP
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This app is from HP and its requests for printer access, local network access, notifications, and scanner or document features are consistent with device setup, printing, scanning, and support. Review any sign-in prompts and cloud-connected printing features if you prefer to keep printer use local. If you installed it only for an older HP Smart workflow, note that HP has moved users toward the newer HP app, so check that the installed app name and bundle ID match the HP software you expect before removing anything.
Recommendation: Keep HP if you actively use an HP printer or other supported HP hardware on this Mac, especially for scanning, setup, or built-in support tools. If you no longer use HP devices, you can remove it with little impact beyond losing HP-specific management, guided setup, and convenience features.
Common paths
/Applications/HP.app
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