Printing on a Mac is something that is easy to learn. This is also an important thing to know because printing is an important part of our life. You use it for work, school, business, and more. Learn how to print on a Mac by scrolling to step 1.
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Method 1 of 2: Printing Via USB Cable
Step 1. Install the printer software
Your printer must have come with an installation disc when you bought it. Depending on the provider, you can also download the right software online. Insert the disc into your computer and follow the installation instructions.
Step 2. Get a compatible USB cable
Your printer must be equipped with a USB cable. You need it to connect the printer to your Mac.
Step 3. Connect the printer and your Mac
Plug each end of the USB cable into a compatible port on each device. You'll need to find the USB base on your Mac: on a laptop it's on the side, on a computer it's on the back. Make sure your printer is plugged in and turned on.
Step 4. Navigate to the printer menu
Click the apple icon in the top left corner of your screen. Click the "Printers and Scanners" option.
Step 5. Add the printer to your Mac
Click the + button under the box named "Printers." A window will appear - your printer will be listed in the box that appears. Click the printer, then click Add.
Step 6. Open the document you want to print
Then click "File" in the Menu bar.
Step 7. Select "Print" at the bottom of the drop-down window
The Print window will appear.
Step 8. Select a printer
Click the first drop-down menu in the Print window. Select the printer you will use. Usually, the default printer will already be selected. In this case it is the printer you just added.
Step 9. Enter the number of copies you want to print
Under the Copies and Pages section, enter the number of copies in the Copies field.
Step 10. Select the page you want to print
Under the Copies field, check the radio boxes to select the pages you want to print.
- Select “All” to print all pages.
- Check “From” to print only certain pages. Just enter the number of the page you want to print in the field.
Step 11. Click the blue "Print" button to start the printing process
If you wish, you can print the document as a PDF file by clicking the PDF button at the bottom and selecting "Save as PDF."
Method 2 of 2: Printing Over a Wireless Connection
Step 1. Connect your printer to a Wi-Fi network
Plug your printer into an electrical outlet and turn it on. In order to print using a wireless connection, your Mac and printer must be on the same wireless network. Refer to your printer's instruction manual to see how to connect to a wireless network.
You will most likely have to access your printer's main menu, then navigate to the wireless network setup wizard. Be prepared to enter your Wi-Fi name and password
Step 2. Update your OS X
Make sure the software on your Mac is up to date. To double-check, click the apple icon in the upper-left corner of the screen. Click Software Updates. The App Store will open - if you need to update your OS, you will be prompted to do so.
Step 3. Add the printer to your computer
Navigate to System Preferences, then to the Printer and Scanners option. Click the + button at the bottom of the printer dialog box. Click the printer you just set up on the wireless network.
Step 4. Locate the document you want to print
Once you find it, double click it to open it.
Step 5. Print the document
Click File in the upper left corner, and click the print option. A window will appear containing a list of options. Make sure the selected printer is the one you just set up. Configure the features in the menu to suit your needs. Click the Print button.
