Download and run the HP Uninstaller to remove all HP drivers:.In finder, go to your hard drive’s ~/Library/Printers/hp folder and move the “hp” folder to the trash then empty the trash.I only use the HP LaserJet 1018, so this wasn’t a concern but if you have multiple printers you may want to try just deleting the HP LaserJet 1018 to start and follow the rest of these instructions. Caution: this will remove all printers/scanners in the list. Open Apple menu > System Preferences > Printers & Scanners and reset the print system by right clicking anywhere in the printer list and selecting “Reset printing system…” which will delete all your printers.More about these messages can be found here and here.Īfter lots of trial and error I was able to get my LaserJet 1018 to print again using Big Sur by following these steps: Messages appeared with “fax.backend will damage your computer” and other “XXXX.xxxxx will damage your computer” messages. I recently upgraded to MacOS Big Sur and my HP LaserJet 1018 stopped working. Installing a HP LaserJet 1018 to work with a mac book pro running MacOS Big Sur Version 11.0.1