How To Add a Printer To My Network For Windows & Mac

Adding Printer To My Network

Using the given how to add a printer to my network instructions, Connect your printer to your network varies from printer to printer based on the manufacturer. Some printers can be connected through wireless internet or an Ethernet interface. If your printer is Wi-Fi enabled, you can go ahead and connect it to the network using the built-in menu or the LEC display on the printer. For a Wi-Fi connection, make sure your printer is in a close range to get a good reliable internet connection.

WINDOWS

Open Control Panel on your windows.
Select the Devices & Printers option.
At the top of the new window, you will find the Add a printer option.
Click Add a printer.
Select the interface “Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.” while following how to add a printer to my network procedure.

The list will show a series of networks.
Click on your network printer name and click Next.
If prompted to download some drivers, click yes.
The Windows will go ahead to install the correct drivers for your printer.

MAC

Your printer must support Airprint or Bonjour to connect to the network on Mac.

Launch your Mac system.

Click on the Apple icon on the upper-left pane of the screen.

Click on the System Preferences option.

Select the Print & Scan button.

At the bottom of the printer list, press and hold the + button.

A Menu will display a list of printers. Select your printer from the list.
Once done, click the Download & Install option.
The Mac OS includes the necessary software required by the printers.
Check for printer updates and download them if necessary.
Clicking the Download & Install button will save the changes, and the printer will be added to your network by using the above given how to add a printer to my network guide.