If your Mac and printer are already connected to the same Wi-Fi network, the printer might be available to you without any setup.
If your printer isn’t AirPrint-enabled, you can make sure it’s compatible with macOS by checking the Apple Support article Printer and scanner drivers for Mac.įor information about using a printer with an iPhone or iPad, see Use AirPrint to print from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. If your printer is AirPrint-enabled, it’s compatible with macOS. Don’t install the software that came with the printer or from the manufacturer’s website follow the instructions in one of the tasks below, and macOS prompts you to download the latest software if it’s needed. In most cases, when you add a printer, macOS uses AirPrint to connect to the printer or automatically downloads the printer’s software (also called a printer driver). (If you switched from using a Windows computer to a Mac, using Printers & Scanners preferences is similar to using the Printing control panel in Windows.) To use a printer, you must add it to your list of printers using Printers & Scanners preferences.
