Adding a Printer to your Mac

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add a printer to your Mac:

✔ Step 1: Open System Settings

1. Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen.
2. Select System Settings from the dropdown menu.

✔ Step 2: Navigate to Printers & Scanners

1. In the System Settings window, scroll down and click on Printers & Scanners from the left-hand sidebar.

✔ Step 3: Add a New Printer

1. Click on the Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax… button.
2. A new window will appear listing available printers on your network or connected via USB.

✔ Step 4: Select Your Printer

1. If your printer appears in the list, click on it.
2. If your printer does not appear, ensure it is turned on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Mac.
   
   

✔ Step 5: Configure Printer Settings

1. After selecting your printer, macOS will attempt to automatically install the necessary drivers.
2. In the Use dropdown menu, select either:
   • AirPrint (recommended for most printers).
   • The specific printer driver, if available.

✔ Step 6: Add the Printer

1. Click the Add button.
2. Your printer will now appear in the Printers & Scanners list.
   
   

✔ Step 7: Test the Printer

1. Open any document or webpage.
2. Click File > Print (or press Command + P).
3. Select your newly added printer and print a test page.

Your printer is now set up and ready to use on Mac.

Updated to include macOS Sequoia.

- TJ Spilman