Apple’s Support Downloads area is showing the availability of new printer drivers for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) users. Owners of an HP Printer have version 2.4.1 to install, while those using Epson printers are offered version 2.4 of their respective drivers. A driver is a program which facilitates the computer’s interaction with a hardware device.

Talking about the HP Printer Drivers v.2.4.1 for Mac OS X v10.6, the Mac maker reveals that, “this download includes the latest HP printing and scanning software for Snow Leopard.” The software is to be applied on systems running at least Mac OS X v10.6.1 and is localized in multiple languages. Epson Printer Drivers v2.4 only require Mac OS X version 10.6. According to the company headquartered at One Infinite Loop, Cupertino, California, “This update installs the latest software for your Epson printer or scanner.”

Customers are then directed to Support document HT3669, a technical reference article for owners of either of various printer models, including those manufactured by Hewlett Packard and Epson. Here, the Mac maker explains that, “Mac OS X v10.6 includes software for many printer and scanner models.  This software can be installed from the Mac OS X v10.6 Install DVD, and installed or updated by using Software Update (some models have software available through Software Update only).”

“To get software for printers that were not installed during the Mac OS X installation process, choose Software Update from the Apple menu, allow it to complete the process of ‘Checking for new software’, and then connect your printer or add it using the Print & Fax pane of System Preferences”, Apple further notes. Customers whose Macs are not showing the availability of these printer drivers, yet they know they are using a supported model, can also download the new drivers manually, from Apple’s Downloads section, or from Softpedia, using the links below.

Download HP Printer Drivers for Snow Leopard (Free)

Download Epson Printer Drivers for Snow Leopard (Free)