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Adding Printer

Procedure for adding printer to your Mac is explained.

To re-add a printer that was deleted, open System Preferences -> Printers & Scanners, click + next to the printer list, and then perform the procedure described below.

If your printer is connected via USB, and you connect the USB cable to a Mac, the printer is automatically added. The below procedure is not necessary in this case.

  1. Check whether Default is selected in the displayed dialog

    Note

    • It may take a little time for your printer to appear.
  2. Select the printer

    Select the printer listed as Bonjour.

    Note

    • Check the following if printer does not appear.
      • Printer is on
      • Firewall function of the security software is off
      • Printer is either connected to the wireless router or directly connected to the PC (Direct Connection)
  3. Select Secure AirPrint from Use

  4. Click Add

    The printer is added to your Mac.