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Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article methods. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Author Info Last Updated: June 3, Method 1. All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Connect your printer to your Mac computer. You can connect the printer with either a USB cable or wirelessly if applicable.
Click on the Apple icon on the left top corner of the computer. Click on Software Update. Check that your printer name is on the list for software updates. Click on the Update button to update the printer drivers and software. This will complete the process to update your drivers. If the printer name is not in the list, proceed with the following method.
Method 2. Select the printer in the Printers list, then click Add. If the printer you expect to see is not in the list, enter its name in the search field, and press Return.
Check with the manufacturer for the latest driver. After you connect your printer, if you see a message prompting you to download new software, make sure to download and install it. Some network printers may require you to install a configuration profile so that the printer can be discovered on your network using AirPrint. If you are provided a profile to install, download or copy the printer profile to your Mac and then install it. When a message appears asking you to confirm that you want to install the profile, click Install.
The profile is installed in the Profiles pane of System Preferences. You can then add the printer to your printer list. Check with your network administrator for the latest profile. Add a Wi-Fi or network printer If your Mac and printer are already connected to the same Wi-Fi network, the printer might be available to you without any setup. Queue Enter the queue name for your printer.
Name Records a descriptive name for the printer for example, Color Laser Printer , so you can identify it in the Printer pop-up menu. Use Display the appropriate software for the printer. Choose your Brother machine from Printer Name list. Confirm that the correct machine is listed for Print Using or Use. And click on Add button. Tips for better search results. Ensure correct spelling and spacing - Examples: 'paper jam' Use product model name: - Examples: laserjet pro p, DeskJet For HP products a product number.
Select System Preferences from the Apple menu. Click Add. How do you update drivers on Mac? To check if any updates are available please do the following:. If 'Open safe files after downloading' is enabled in Safari preferences, the disk image file will mount by itself.
Double-click the SMC Update. Click Continue when the Welcome screen appears. From the Printer List window, select all printer and click 'Delete'. Return to Step 5 of uninstallation instructions , above. Click the Start button, and then, on the Start menu, click Devices and Printers.
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