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If
you want to add a printer to your computer, whether it’s a new printer or an existing printer,
you want to first set up the printer, meaning plug in the power cable,
put ink and paper in the printer. Next you want to connect the printer
to your computer with a USB cable. If you are not sure what a USB cable
looks like, visit the Glossary page on FreeMacLessons.com. Once the USB
cable is connected to your computer, turn the printer on. Then you want
to go to the System Preferences, and click on the Print icon. Next, click
the plus button on the bottom left to add a printer to your computer.
Once you do that the computer will scan your computer and your network
for any available printers. A list of available printers will then appear
on the left. You will see the printer connected with the USB cable, click
on it and the computer will automatically scan your computer for the
correct printer driver for your make and model of printer. If you are
on the Leopard operating system or later, chances are that your computer
already has the correct printer driver installed. If you do not see your
correct printer driver appear, if it says Generic, then you will need
to go to the manufacturer’s website and download the correct driver
before continuing. Also, if your computer is much newer than your operating
system, or you experience any issues with your printer, it’s a
good idea to visit the manufacturer’s website and check for any
updated drivers. Once you have the correct driver show up in the “Print
Using” section go ahead and click the Add button. Now you will
see that your printer has been added on the left. Now when you go to
print something the printer you just added will show up as an available
option to print to.
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