How to setup wireless printer on Mac?
If your wireless printer has the AirPrint feature, you can print easily without installing the printer software. The procedure to print using AirPrint varies depending on the printer model you are using. You can follow us through the steps that are given below how to setup wireless printer on Mac computer.
- First, configure your wireless router or access point prior to the connection.
- Make sure that you have connected your printer and computer to the same wireless network.
- If your printer has a touchscreen, it will be easy to select the options. Otherwise, use the navigation buttons.
- Go to the Wireless Setup Wizard section from the control panel of the printer.
- Choose your wireless network name and enter the password correctly.
- If your printer and router have the WPS feature, you can connect to the network by pressing the Wi-Fi button on the printer followed by pressing the WPS button on the router.
- Once your printer gets connected to the network, you can connect it to your Mac computer.
- Launch the System Preferences window from the Apple menu on your Mac.
- Select the Printers & Scanners option on the screen.
- Now, click the ‘+’ icon at the bottom-left corner of the screen to add the printer. If you are locked out, click on the Lock icon to make changes.
- You can choose your printer from the displayed list.
- If your printer’s name is not shown,
- Enter the name of the printer you want to add.
- If your printer is AirPrint-enabled, select the AirPrint option in the Use section.
- Otherwise, select the model of your printer to get the driver.
- You can also download the printer driver from the official printer manufacturer’s website.
- Click on the Add button to connect your printer.
- Once you have connected the printer to your Mac computer, you can print and scan wirelessly.
- By using these steps how to setup wireless printer on Mac computer.