How to connect printer to a Mac | Digital Trends Spanish

The first thing you should do is make sure your MacOS and drivers are up to date with the latest software versions. You can update your Mac by clicking the Apple icon in the upper left corner, and then selecting System preferences. From there, tap the icon Software update (looks like a gear).

For printer drivers, you’ll need to download the update from the manufacturer’s website and install it manually.

Once all this is done, you can connect the printer to your Mac.

Whether you’re connecting to a USB, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, you’re basically going to follow the same steps. If it will be via Bluetooth, check that you have that option enabled for both devices. For wireless printers, make sure your phone or tablet is also on the same network.

Once everything is cleared up, follow these steps:

Step 1– Click the Apple drop-down menu in the upper-left corner of the Mac’s Home screen, then select System preferences.

Step 2: In the System Preferences menu, scroll down and select Printers and Scanner.

Step 3: Click the lock icon to unlock the settings, then select the “+” On the left side.

Step 4: Select the printer you want to install and click Add.

If your printer doesn’t show up and you’re sure it’s on the same network, you can also try manually adding the IP address.

Step 1: Follow the instructions above to get to Printers and Scannerunlock the settings and click the “+”.

Step 2: In the new menu, click on the central icon that looks like a planet.

Step 3: Enter the IP address in the address bar, confirm the protocol, fill in the name and click Add.

Connecting a printer to your Mac is a simple process. If you’re still having trouble doing this, check that your drivers and software are up to date and compatible with your version of macOS.

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