This issue affects printers from Epson, Canon, HP, and other brands.

Thankfully, fixing it is as easy as resetting the macOS printing system and installing updated drivers.

What Causes the “Filter Failed” Printer Error?

macOS print queue with a print job displaying a Filter Failed Error

This usually happens when you install or upgrade to a newer macOS version.

Next, you should download the newest driver compatible with your operating system and add your printer again.

Then,Control-click your printer on the right and chooseReset Printing System.

Reseting printer system in macOS System Setings

Confirm the operation by choosingReset(you may need to slide in your admin password).

cycle your Mac and revisit this section to confirm no devices are listed underPrinters.

We also recommend manually moving residual driver files from~/Library/Printers/and~/Library/Printers/PPDs/Contents/Resources/to the Trash.

HP’s printer driver download page in the Safari browser

ClickGo > Go to Folderfrom the menu bar to head to these directories.

Add Printer dialog in macOS Sonoma System Settings