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HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 Driver Download and Installation Setup
Know about the HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 Driver software
The HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 driver software is an essential pre-requisite for printing, scanning, faxing or copying your photos and documents. Without the driver software, the OfficeJet Pro 6968 printer cannot connect to your Windows or MAC device. Read ahead to know about the different versions of printer driver software and the installation procedure.
Software available for the Windows device
All the above OS has the same version of the software which is Version: 40.11 (Released on Jul 28, 2017).
- OfficeJet Pro 6968 Driver, OS: Windows XP (64-bit), Version: 1847A (Released on Nov 27, 2018)
- HP Universal Fax Driver for Windows,Version: 2.0.86.0 (Released on Dec 7, 2018)
- HP Easy Start for Windows Printer Utility Software, Version: 9.0.3770.10 (Released on Mar 12, 2019)
- ePrint Software for Network and Wireless Connected Printers,Version: 5.5.118.22560 (Released Sep 18, 2017)
- HP Print and Scan Doctor for Windows,Version: 5.2.0.022 (Released Mar 11, 2019)
Software available for a MAC device
- HP Easy Start: For MacOS 10.14, MacOS 10.12, Mac OS X 10.11, Mac OS 10.13, Mac OS X 10.9, Mac OS X 10.10.
All the above OS has the same version of the driver software; Version: 2.9.0.180 (Released Sep 24, 2018)
- Readiris Pro 14 for HP: For MacOS X 10.8, MacOS X 10.7, Version: 14.2.1 (Released Mar 29, 2018)
Type: Driver
Release Date: Jul 28, 2017
Version: 40.11
File name drivers: OJ6960_Full_WebPack_40.11.1150.exe
Compatible Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 (32-bit), (64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit), (64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit), (64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32-bit),Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
Driver Details
Type: Driver
Release Date: Jul 28, 2017
Version: 40.11
Filename: OJ6960_Basicx64_40.11.1150.exe
Compatible Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows 8 (64-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
Driver Download
Firmware Details
Type: Firmware
Release Date: Nov 27, 2018
Version: 1847A
File name: OJP6960_1847A.exe
Compatible Operating System
All Windows OS Version
Driver Download
Driver Details
Type: Basic Drivers
Release Date: Jan 11, 2018
Version: 1.0.321
File name: HPUFDDriver.zip
Compatible Operating System
All Windows OS Versions
Driver Download
Software Details
Type: Software
Release Date: Oct 30, 2018
Version: 8.5.3738
File name: HPEasyStart_8_5_3738_10.exe
Compatible Operating System
Windows 10 (32-bit), (64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit), (64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit), (64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32-bit), (64-bit)
Driver Download
Driver Details
Type: Driver
Release Date: Sep 18, 2017
Version: 5.5.118.22560
File name: HPEPrintAppSetupx64.exe
Compatible Operating System
Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows 8 (64-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
Driver Download
Driver Details
Type: Utility
Release Date: Jul 12, 2018
Version: 5.1.1.004
File name: HPPSdr.exe
Compatible Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 (32-bit), (64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit), (64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit), (64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32-bit), (64-bit)
Driver DownloadDriver Details
Type: Driver
Release Date: Sep 24, 2018
Version: 2.9.0.180
File name: HP_Easy_Start.app.zip 9.1 MB
Compatible Operating System
Mac OS X 10.10, 10.12, 10.9, 10.13, 10.14
Driver DownloadHow to Install the HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 Driver for Windows
- Get the printer driver software from the HP’s official website by downloading it onto your device.
- Double-click on the 6968 driver icon to extract the file and then choose ‘Yes‘ on the following pop-up.
- Choose the ‘Continue‘ option post which you have to agree to the installation agreements before clicking ‘Next’.
- The HP 6968 driver software will begin to install onto your device before asking you to choose either ‘Automatic’ or ‘Manual‘ setup.
- Choosing ‘Automatic‘ you’ll prompt the driver to automatically choose a connection without any further intervention from you.
- However, selecting the ‘Manual‘ setup option, you’ll be going to the driver’s connection-type prompt. Here, you can find the options that say ‘Wireless‘, ‘USB‘ or ‘Connect later‘ and you can select either one.
- Making sure that you’ve established a connection between your device and the printer using the USB cable, select the ‘USB‘ option.
- In the case you choose the ‘Wireless‘ option, in the succeeding prompt, the printer devices on your network will appear.
- Connecting the HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 to your network: From the touch screen panel of your OfficeJet Pro 6968 device, tap on the ‘Wireless icon‘. Then, tapping on the ‘Setup‘ icon, touch the ‘Wireless Settings’ option that appears. Succeeding that, tap on the ‘Wireless Setup Wizard‘ option and select your home network from the list of networks. Conversely, manually enter the network’s name by choosing the ‘Enter New Network Name’ option. Procuring your network’s SSID and password, enter it to connect the printer to the said network.
- Complete the HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 driver setup by choosing your printer from the driver prompt.
How to Install the HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 Driver for MAC
- Installation of the HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 driver software on your MAC devices is similar to the installation on Windows devices.
- It’s also possible for you to use the OfficeJet Pro 6968 device on MAC without downloading the driver. As HP provides software through the Apple software update, you needn’t download it.
- Making sure the 6968 printer is in a ready state, connect it to the MAC device using USB.
- If your MAC device already has the software for your printer, you’ll see a print queue. If the software is not on your device, on the other hand, you’ll see a prompt to install it.
- Select the ‘Install’ option on the pop-up that appears and manually create a print queue. Alternatively, click on the ‘Apple icon’ and choose ‘System Preferences’ before you select ‘Printers and Scanners’ under ‘Hardware’. Find the print queue on the ‘left pane’ of the dialogue box and if there is no print queue click the + button. Clicking +, choose ‘Add your printer or scanner’ and select your printer in the following prompt to add it.
- The penultimate step is to select the Apple menu again and click on ‘Software update’. Checking to see if there is a software update available for the printer, click on ‘Update’.
- Ultimately, if necessary, you’d have to provide your Apple ID and password and restart your MAC.
