The HP Officejet Pro 6974 is a distinctive member of the Officejet print technology-based printer family, alongside other models such as the HP Officejet 6962, Pro 6960, Pro 6970, Pro 6975, and Pro 6978 all-in-one printers. To identify this specific device, it has a unique printer number, J7K40A.
for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Full Feature Drivers and Software for windows 7 8 8.1 10 and 11.exe | 157.96 MBB | |
| Basic Driver – IT Professional Use only for windows 7 8 8.1 10 32 bit.exe | 64.40 MB | |
| Basic Driver – IT Professional Use only for windows 7 8 8.1 10 64 bit and 11.exe | 68.72 MB | |
| Universal Fax Driver for Windows 7 8.1 10 and 11.exe | 16.66 MB | |
| Easy Start Printer Setup Software for Windows 10 and 11.exe | 11.33 MB | |
| Easy Start Printer Setup Software for Windows 8 8.1.exe | 11.33 MB | |
| Easy Start Printer Setup Software for Windows 7.exe | 11.33 MB | |
| ePrint Software – Network and Wireless Connected Printers for windows 7 8 8.1 10 32 bit.exe | 26.22 MB | |
| ePrint Software – Network and Wireless Connected Printers for windows 7 8 8.1 10 64 bit.exe | 31.19 MB |
HP OfficeJet Pro 6974 driver Supported Macintosh Operating Systems
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Easy Start Printer Setup Software for Mac OS X 10.5 to 11.3.zipSupported Operating Systems : macOS Big Sur 11.3.x, macOS Big Sur 11.2.x, macOS Big Sur 11.1.x, macOS Big Sur 11.x, Mac OS Catalina 10.15.x | 9.06 MB |
Specifications
To establish a connection with this printer, a USB cable is required, which should be plugged into the standard USB hi-speed 2.0 port. Alternatively, users can also connect through the 10/100 Base-TX wired Ethernet port, or use a Wi-Fi direct device component. The printer also features a wireless 802.11 b/g/n component that can only operate at a processor speed of 2.4 GHz networks.
To further enhance user experience, the HP OfficeJet Pro 6974 supports multiple apps such as HP ePrint, HP Smart, HP ePrint mobile, and Apple ePrint apps. Additionally, users can make use of Mopria certification, and the HP Print Service Plugin for the android OS on mobile devices.
Apart from HP ePrint, the HP printer also supports other web services such as HP Instant Ink and HP print apps. The printer stands at a height of approximately 9.0 inches and has a width of 18.26 inches. With a depth of up to 15.35 inches, it extends to 20.39 inches with an extended output tray. The printer weighs about 17.7 lbs, which is equivalent to 8.05 kg. The control panel boasts an LCD component with IR touch function, measuring 2.65 inches diagonally.
The HP printer cartridges available are HP 902, HP902XL, HP 903, HP903XL, HP 904, and HP904XL for both black and colored ink. When printing in color at the photo-best mode, the maximum print resolution is 600 x 1200 dots per inch (dpi). On the other hand, the black draft mode offers a minimum resolution of 300 x 300 dpi.