Installing a Network Printer on a Mac

How To Install a Network Printer on a Mac

Prerequisites:

• macOS Version
  • Select About this Mac from the Apple menu
• Printer hostname
• Brand and model series

Once you have run the corresponding printer driver installer for your version of macOS, please follow the steps below to add the printer:

1. Click on the Apple menu at the top left of your screen and select System Preferences
2. Select Printers & Scanners
3. Click on the "+" symbol at the bottom or click Add printer
4. Click the “IP” tab (the globe icon)
5. In the Address: field type the printer hostname
6. From the Protocol: pop-up list, select "Line Printer Daemon - LPD”
7. In the Name: field, type a friendly name of your choice for the printer
8. Confirm that Use: displays the correct brand and model series of your printer. If it says Generic, choose "Select Software..." from the pop-up list and type your printer model to manually search your installed printer drivers.