Adding a printer to your Mac does not have to be a tedious task. Apple has made it easy to connect your Mac to a printer. Follow this short guide to set up your printer and get ready to start printing with your Mac!
Uncomplicating the Printer-Adding Process
The first step is to make sure your printer is powered on, connected to the same network as your Mac, and has enough ink and paper. If your printer is wireless, you can use the automatic setup function. If a cable connection is required, you will need to connect the printer to your Mac using a USB cable.
Once the printer is connected, you can add it in your Mac’s System Preferences. Open System Preferences and click on the Printers & Scanners icon. Click on the + icon at the bottom of the list and select your printer in the pop-up window. Your Mac will automatically download the necessary drivers, and your printer should now appear in the list of printers.
Get Ready to Print with Your Mac!
You can now print by opening the document or photo you’d like to print and selecting the printer from the Print menu. If the printout does not come out as you’d like it, you can make changes to the settings such as orientation or size. You can also edit the settings by clicking on the Printer Options button at the bottom of the Print menu.
Printing should now be a breeze. There are a few extra steps if you want to add more features to your printer such as scanning or faxing. However, this is a quick guide on how to quickly add a printer to your Mac.
Now you know how to add your printer to your Mac. Still have questions? Contact your printer manufacturer for more detailed instructions. Enjoy printing with your Mac!