hpdot4d
Universal version seen at v5.19.5 · Reported by 2 Macs in the community.
hpdot4d is HP's DOT4 communication daemon for Mac, a background utility that enables bidirectional communication between HP printers and the macOS printing system. This system-level component handles advanced printer features like status monitoring, ink level reporting, and two-way data exchange during print jobs. It's automatically installed with HP printer drivers and runs invisibly in the background to support HP All-in-One devices and multifunction printers. Most users encounter this app when reviewing system processes or when troubleshooting HP printer connectivity issues.
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1 suggestionGood news! A native Apple Silicon version of hpdot4d is already available. Our community has confirmed that version 5.19.5 runs natively as a Universal binary on Apple Silicon Macs. Since you're currently running version 5.3.1, you should update to the latest HP printer drivers package to get the native version. Visit Apple's support page for HP printer drivers or use Software Update in System Preferences to check for the latest HP driver package. The newer version will provide better performance and compatibility on your Apple Silicon Mac while maintaining all the same functionality.
Native version · Reported by in the community.
This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
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