Add Printer on macOS

∟Add Printer on macOS

This section provides a tutorial on how to add printer ton macOS. Sometimes, you need use the 'IP' tab to add and configure a printer manually.

Adding a printer on macOS is easy. Here is what I did to add printers.

1. Go to "Settings" > "Printers & Scanners". You see a list of printers added previously.

2. Click the "+" icon. You see the "Add" printer screen with a list of visible printers on the local network.

3. Select "Epson" printer. And click "Add" to add this printer to your computer.

4. If your printer is not visible, you can add it manually:

Click the "IP" tab on the "Add" printer screen.
Enter the IP address. For example, 192.168.1.11.
Select "LPD (Line Pinter Daemon)" in "Protocol". LPD is a generic protocol that supports many printers, like Canon C3520.
Select a printer driver that matches the printer in "Use". Sometimes, the "Generic PostScript Printer" may not work. You need select "Select Software". Then select a driver that matches your printer. For example, "Canon iR-ADV C3520".
If "Canon iR-ADV C3520" is not in the list, you need to go to Canon Website, download the printer driver and install it first.