After connecting the printer to your Mac, install the Mac software that came with the printer and use the printer’s setup assistant to connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network.
If you have a Wi-Fi printer, you might need to connect the printer to your Mac with a USB cable to set up Wi-Fi printing. Turn on the printer and make sure it’s not displaying any errors.Ĭonnect your printer: Follow the instructions that came with the printer to connect it to the network. Prepare your printer: Use the instructions that came with your printer to unpack the printer, install ink or toner, and add paper. If you have an AirPrint printer, you don’t need to check for software updates. On your Mac, update your printer software: Check with your printer’s manufacturer to see if any updates are available for your printer model. If your printer isn’t available, you can add it. To check, choose File > Print, click the Printer pop-up menu, choose Nearby Printers or Printers & Scanners preferences, then choose your printer. If your Mac and printer are already connected to the same Wi-Fi network, the printer might be available to you without any setup.