How to Install a Printer on Mac (detailed) 3 Ways to Connect Wireless, Ethernet, and USB

How to Install a Printer on Mac | (detailed) 3 Ways to Connect Wireless, Ethernet, and USB
These methods should work for all printer models HP, Brother, Canon, Epson, Samsung setup on all mac computers such as the macbook pro, macbook air, mac mini, imac, or other mac computers running mac os monterey, big sur, catalina, mojave, high sierra, sierra, el capitan, yosemite, mavericks, and more!
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0:00 Intro
1:12 How to Install Printer on Macbook Pro Wireless
5:21 How to Install Network Printer on Macbook Pro (ethernet)
10:31 How to Add USB Printer to Macbook Pro
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[@Birdman0513]

Brilliant! Set-up my MacBook Pro with my ancient Canon MX860 printer with the method 3 (dongle), and works like a charm. Muchas Gracias, Eric!

[@marywu5159]

Thank you very much! That was really helpful!

[@pithwasanjay]

THANK YOU very much It was a great help With this drive of M11-M13, HP P1108 printer started printing thru USB Port

[@rozziejoe]

Extremely helpful!! Thanks so much!!

[@maltastudy]

Thank you very much! That was really helpful! Keep up the great work!

[@daricezdrazil7399]

Honestly dude! I see where someone gave yah huff over calling a laptop a Mac computer.. SMH it's a Mac, it's a computer, geesh.. ya didn't call it a desktop! Anyway, one again you are spot on! So glad I subscribed to you and everytime I have need help you got the answer! Way to go!

[@johnbargas3196]

Thank you. Great video. You are a life saver. I followed your first step and it worked. Aloha & Mahalo!!!🤙🏽👍😎

[@thecollegepicker]

Happy to help 🌺

[@lyndsaybyrd51]

Thank you! it worked!

[@crystalcombs1382]

Awesome video! Thanks!

[@nialabering]

Great video, great explanation! Thank you from Brazil!

[@thecollegepicker]

Thank you. You are very welcome ☺️

[@54Tarasco]

Thank you very much, You are a life saver!

[@andreasingua5993]

Thank you for this !!! Such a great help!!!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome 🤠

[@michellepaterson132]

Thank you for the video... BIG HELP!!!!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome 🤠

[@lucertola123456]

thanks a lot!

[@martajohnson4905]

THANK YOU!!! So helpful!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome 🙂

[@michellel9739]

Thanks! This was pretty helpful.

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome =)

[@eshaansharma280]

For someone coming from windows, this tutorial is a gift ! Thanks Eric !

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome. If you don't know you wouldn't know 🙌

[@eshaansharma280]

@@thecollegepicker yes. My friend was recently struggling with setting up his new Mac, I shared this video with him immediately

[@godslove8426]

Hello, my printer status shows as “paused”. Please what do I do to fix this? Thanks alot

[@thecollegepicker]

Hi, press the unpause button ⏯️⏸️ something like that I think

[@almedogjurgji]

Thank you for the video. I wanted to ask if the printer device had also scanner functions, do these three ways work in order to be able to scan or should we perform other operations?

[@kelvinkunda7646]

Thanks

[@mariabarahona7471]

Thank you lots of good information that I used to print!!!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are very welcome ☺️

[@Cyberbronco]

This was awesome it helped me a lot thank you so much

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome 🤠

[@ElijahFrazier]

Worked like a charm wirelessly! Thanks Bro!!!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome bro 🤝

[@TonyHoggatts]

Thanks to your video , it helped me get my office body connected to our main printer, Big thanks brother, very clear and simple instructions..

[@thecollegepicker]

You are most welcome

[@wendygarcia5309]

Thank youuuuu I couldn't figure out why my printer wasn't showing! I wasn't on the same network! Great video!

[@thecollegepicker]

Your are very welcome 😁

[@joy___boy___278]

Awesome explanation...

[@thecollegepicker]

Happy to help.

[@daltonjames4913]

Bro you tha man…thank you for this.

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome.

[@thescholaronwheels5137]

Very detail, good job Sir

[@thecollegepicker]

Thank you 😌

[@amaliaroslina1654]

THANK YOU SOMUCH

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome 🤠

[@nikkiblack4827]

thank you so much...

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome. Happy to help 😃

[@ElarBela]

Great Many Thanks. You are the only one mentioning WPS button on a router 👍

[@thecollegepicker]

Easiest way =)

[@davidnguyen6061]

Can I setup an Epson all-in-1 to use both wireless and wired connections? Currently I have it setup using wireless but now the half of my computers at home are connected using the either net cable therefore I could not use the printer. I have tried to connect the printer to a either net switch using the cable but when trying to run the setup and pick wired connection It would not recognize the printer. Thanks in advance.

[@drake3852]

Thanks for the video, very informative for us "non Tech" folks! Question: Can I do this using a Brother MFC 7360N laser jet printer (which does NOT have wifi), and connect it to my MacBook air (2013)?

[@thecollegepicker]

If you connect it with ethernet you should be able to use it with your macbook air, we show an ethernet method at 5:21

[@filmkompaniet_]

Thank you. Much helpful.

[@djovak3236]

is there any way to do fast printing, like in my country on weddings people love buying images, so I need to be fast and to print like 300-400 images with fast color and exposure corrections and some images are printed 2-3times (so literally sometimes 1k images per wedding), so I gotta pick which image is how much times printed and it needs to be fast. But I prefer Mac instead windows, but I can't find software on mac. On windows its easy, like drylab, fuji program etc.

[@emmarandall1261]

I have a brother MFC-J5720DW which I am trying to connect wirelessly. I have manage to set up the connect with the router to the printer and the router to my computer but my computer (iMac) won't recognise the printer. Any help would be great please

[@johnegan4626]

THANKS…..Best printer how to EVER!!!!

[@thecollegepicker]

Happy to help 😃

[@muhammad-bin-american]

Thanks a lot for this. I have to set up a printer on a Mac for someone and I have never done so on a Mac. I only use Windows and Linux. This is similar to Linux set up. Reminds me of Elementary OS. I now have an idea. Mac is actually pretty cool.

[@francoisgs1]

Hi I got a canon E4570 , DecoX50 wifi mesh and work on Mac Air. At first I set up my new printer no issue but after 7 -8 days all stopped to work and since it is an on and off with my printer. I see printer is connected to wifi, I see it on my Deco list of connected items, but when I try to add my printer in my mac at time it appear but most of time does not and cant do anything any goood suggestion?? ( restarted mac, router, printer ,... nothing work so furstating!) thanks

[@vimalmerfilms]

hi, My printer is canon LBP2900 and i cant find supportive driver. I am using MAC mini M1 , is there any chance will it connect to my mac mini M1 ? I seen one video where its work with macbook pro M1 as they install LBP3000 driver and patch it.

[@jasminejackson3857]

Will this work with a mac book pro and a espon et 1500?

[@BryanzHAn03]

Hey Eric, have you seen a new thermal label printer called "Hudoo Label Printer?" It reminds me of the FreeX label printer.

[@thecollegepicker]

I saw that one on Amazon but never got it in hand yet.

[@carlycappussi]

Thank you Eric!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome =)

[@ahallina1]

Hi there, I wonder if you can help with a Mac OS Monterey and HP Deskjet 1510 Series problem. I installed the driver from HP Drivers v.5.1 for mas OS site and I'm using a USB cable and Dongle to the Mac. I continue to get the 'waiting for printer to become available' and can't print or scan. I have removed the printer from System Preferences but my 'Reset Priting system' option is always greyed out for some reason. I tried the Print Test page and that printed no problem. Up to March I was using the printer connected to a Dell laptop and printing wasn't a problem. Any ideas what I might try next? I did follow your instructions on your video but I continue to get the 'waiting for printer to become available' message. Any help would be great. Thanks a lot. Anne

[@mamat792]

I was able to reconnect wirelessly, however I get a message that says, Encryption credentials have expired" message and the print job is paused. Can you help?

[@CyReelsTV]

I've been struggling in a couple of weeks because my MacBook Pro is not really printing with my epson L3110 and L3210 using USB. Upon watching this tutorial I followed the steps unfortunately as I connect the USB to my computer, it didn't pop up the printer in my laptop as what happened during the video. Im still worrying that I can't use my laptop forever.

[@louisa7883]

Same! Help needed!

[@tasmaisarker1348]

Same here

[@mohdazizurrahman7896]

Me too.. So frust

[@alexieeirielle2705]

SAMEEEEEEE

[@philippebourdon8379]

Same

[@bmoresarcastic8436]

Thanks for the help….I forgot to check the network and then it worked perfectly! Duh🤣

[@thecollegepicker]

Good work!

[@johnkalampoukas2503]

How can i connect multiple devices on my wifi hp printer??( laserjet m140we)

[@AccentDentalCarePerth]

I did it finally

[@thecollegepicker]

Success feels so sweet 🍯

[@eliacuomo490]

I still have problems. Could not add printer even though it showed on add printer windows

[@AlexN0me11]

Is this video still valid for MacOS Sonoma?

[@milenadelapena7334]

Great video!, but I'm still having problems with getting to work, my second Mac computer, and also my older mac to make them go wireless. I love the video is the best I have seen, but not being computer savvy is not helping me. Thank you!

[@thecollegepicker]

Thanks! You got it working on one but not the other two? They might be so old where they don't have airprint. Do you know the Mac models and operating system version they are running?

[@terrybhansoncanada4379]

USING MACBOOK PRO 2023 (Ventura 13.5) can't hook up hp Laserjet professional p1102w

[@MaxRyderDragKing]

what do you do if the prompt doesn't come up when you plug in?

[@OhManyell]

Mr I’m helping my dad connect his printer it was a hassle trying to connect it to the internet but it won’t pop up on the screen please help.

[@yangkeyphan]

Do I have to connect directly to the wireless router? My router is in the other room, but I do have a plug in available in the wall.

[@thecollegepicker]

If the wall plug is wired to your router than no, if its not then yes.

[@ameliemarchesseau7864]

what if my printer doesn't show up? I deleted it and thought it would fix the problems and easy to install again? cant find it HELP

[@samanthaholley9307]

I am having trouble being able to download the driver for a Canon Pixma MP620. It says "There is no driver for the OS Version you selected. The driver may be included in your OS or you may not need a driver." This printer is from 2009 and was gifted so is it just older printers that won't work? I have the MacBook Air M1. I don't get that message after I hook up the printer with the USB cord. I'm trying to find a solution before having to buy a new printer that has a driver that works with my laptop. ughh

[@Fred-gv3kh]

Hey, I have a similar problem, hope you got a solution since he didn't respond here. I'm have a similar question getting ready to connect (hopefully) an older HP P1006 printer, by USB I think. Don't think the wireless or ethernet options are available for this printer... but it's an awesome, reliable workhorse (for black and white printing only).

[@starckmad1779]

Problems connecting Cannon MX 330 to my very recent MacBook Pro. Model is not listed as an AirPrint printer. I do have a USB dongle Bluetooth. Tried connecting via USB to (different) dongle adapter to USB-C on Mac. Cannon says “no driver for the OS version I selected (Monterey 12) The driver may be included in your OS or you may not need a driver.” What’s next?

[@madiaautrey5899]

I'm experiencing the same situation. How did you resolve this? Please help, thank you

[@goxyeagle8446]

Option 1: how do I connect my HP printer to the router?? My Macbook can't see my printer no matter what I do even with wireless sign blinking on my HP printer and n my MacBook bluetooth on

[@atharhussain9658]

hi thanks for the video on 6 minutes 21 second you said print through I phone or I pad to a printer that's connected to ethernet cable to wifi router. please guide me how to print from my I pad or I phone as my printer is connected to wifi router through ethernet cable but I am not a able to figure how to do it . my printer is non-wfi supported hp laser jet 2055

[@thecollegepicker]

Hi if we forgot to link the video in the description here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipPNdXqIpLZ6qqc

[@cruz21388]

I connect it wireless but it stays on setting up deskjet and just keeps loading

[@tagirtaring8410]

Cannot find "Airprint" in dropdown. Please help

[@herobriansleaderthebest9013]

Printer is installed. The options menu isnt showing though...

[@sgtserenityx]

Ok So with air print I do not have to worry about any drivers or software correct I have 2 iPads 2 iPhones and we just left Windows (thank god ) to a Mac Mini with IOS 12 We are confused because we No bulky print icon or software on the desktop for our mx492 canon I thought it was the printer so I bought a Canon MG 2522 PIXMA today with claim to support Mac for $39 and I downloaded the driver and software from Canon . After watching this I think my MX492 is good so If I can get it working on AirPrint then I will be good , I hope . Any help is grateful

[@thecollegepicker]

I believe your printer is wired USB only. On Walmart website it says Meet the Canon PIXMA MG2522 Wired Inkjet Printer, a simple printer for your home printing needs. Print page after page with the PIXMA MG2522 - this Canon color inkjet wired printer makes it easy to print documents and even supports optional XL high-capacity ink cartridges so you can print more and replace inks less often. The MG2522 wired inkjet all-in-one color printer fits perfectly on a desk and it is lightweight enough to move from one place to another if needed. It can be used in the home, office, dorm and more to print, copy, and scan documents- with a paper tray capacity that holds up to 60 sheets of plain paper.

[@sgtserenityx]

@@thecollegepicker LOL that would be my luck after looking at so many in the past few days, now I can’t print the receipt to take it back . Oh well tomorrow’s another day ! Thanks

[@sgtserenityx]

You are right and The Canon 492 set up in 10 seconds after watching your other videos Thanks for completing my dream NO MORE WINDOWS! I gave the new printer to charity for karma cleansing

[@karma6294]

bro be straight honest please, what’s the best budget printer that works with the mac air m1 2020 version

[@thecollegepicker]

There are a lot of China ones on Amazon that go on sale under $100 that would work.

[@karma6294]

@@thecollegepicker by China ones you mean that it won't be reliable right? If so what do you have in mind for something reliable but won't cost a leg or a kidney if you know what i mean

[@tylerstevens7007]

How to connect wirelessly..... After a 2 min intro.... I'm not going to show you how to install wirelessly

[@lisatoruan]

Doesnt work with my hp deskjet 2520hc

[@juliachristyabonitalla2541]

I have the Brother DCP- T310 model and I want to connect it to my macbook pro m1 but i cant seem to find its disk or idk what to call it (the one that allows me to pair and print... I went to their website and tried to install the MacOS for the version12 (im on12.2) so idk if i should have the 12.2 one or not... i tried downloading it multiple times but still nothing :(( and its such a hassle to keep on transferring my files to print on my old laptop :< hope you'll notice this

[@thecollegepicker]

After downloading their 12.2 Mac software did you install it to your computer?

[@juliachristyabonitalla2541]

@@thecollegepicker i only found a 12 version on their website :((

[@thecollegepicker]

12 might still work did you install that one?

[@juliachristyabonitalla2541]

@@thecollegepicker yess i did, and then what shows here is the dmg file so i clicked on it which then extracts a pkg file… after clicking on the pkg file it leads me straight to the downloading part where after agreeing and saying its completed, i try to check if its there but still nothing🤣🥲

[@thecollegepicker]

After that go back to the printer/scanners install screen in settings and press + with the printer plugged in USB and see if it auto picks the driver.

[@neilviljoen270]

I have set up my printer for printing but how do I set it up to scan to my Mac?

[@thecollegepicker]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5-rc4ZtqamMlas Check out this video =)

[@CoralSea]

Why I don't see any printer when I click on the + to add printer? I have a Canon MF644.

[@thecollegepicker]

You may need to go onto canons website and get the driver for your mac.

[@marciataylor3891]

Mac message- unable to communicate with printer now what?

[@VicenteDomingosPereiraCoutinho]

Dear Sir i cant isntall my epson stylus TX550W SERIES ALL IN ONE TO MY IMAC URGENT SOLUTION PLEASE

[@thecollegepicker]

Hi did you download the driver from the epson website?

[@rylehaizley]

I can't print on my HP ink tank 315, any help?

[@thecollegepicker]

Hi what can't you print? What have you done.

[@pawankalra929]

Hello i am unable to connect my lexmark ms811dn printer to macbook…i downloaded the drivers already, but when i add printer, its not showing anything. Please help me out…thank u

[@thecollegepicker]

Hi, did you install the driver's that you downloaded?

[@pawankalra929]

@@thecollegepicker yes i did that as well

[@synelpt2927]

My printer and computer are connected to the same network, but nothing comes up in the list when I click the add button. Any suggestions?

[@thecollegepicker]

Hi did you check to make sure your model is airprint compatible?

[@synelpt2927]

@@thecollegepicker thanks for the reply, yes it is. It has been printing for like a year now and it stopped printing and I deleted the printer to reinstall and now it doesn't show in the list. I can still print from my cellphone, but when I try from my MAC it doesn't work.

[@t.markcollins9022]

So the title is "How to INSTALL a printer no Mac". But in the vid, you show that the printers are ALREADY installed on your Mac. And you're simply using the + sign to add a printer. I know how to do that. But I don't know how to install a printer. How do I get the printer installed so that it shows up on the list of installed printers that I can then choose by using the + add sign? Thanks.

[@thecollegepicker]

It would depend of the printer for that situation, I think I explained that in the end of the video. Sorry if I wasn't clear.

[@mrmuffin5046]

Don’t you have to download the driver from the site?

[@thecollegepicker]

It depends on the printer and how old your computer is, what OS you are running. Most popular printer models dont need drivers from the sites anymore.

[@stitchnnicole3240]

I'm lost with your buzy screen shot... I can't see where you are clicking so I can't follow you but I still need help and I'm no computer geek

[@johncotter3788]

HP's drivers will not open on my IMac. Hours on the phone with Apple ... they couldn't figure out how to get the printer to work ... it suddenly stopped this morning, and that is the problem. I will take it to an Apple store tomorrow, and if they can't figure out how to connect my IMac with my HP printer, then ... obviously I will abandon Apple products. 20 years ago, I could add a printer on my own, but ... then the computer companies decided to make things complicated. Go figure.

[@cmgibson48]

on my Mac has never hD A PRINTER INSTALLED AND WHEN I TRY ITS ASKING FOR ADMINISTRATOR NAME AND PASSWORD THAT I DONT HAVE WHATS NEXT

[@thecollegepicker]

Can you contact your administrator and see if you are allowed to install the printer? You dont have permissions =(

[@itsabelletime]

when i click on add printer" nothing shows up even though both my laptop and my printer are connected to the same network. It's really frustrating because I can't use it and it's literally useless.

[@thecollegepicker]

Is it an airprint compatible printer?

[@itsabelletime]

@@thecollegepicker according to the list in the link in the description

[@BreeLvee]

WHERE WERE YOU 3 DAYS AGO!!!! I ALMOST BROKE MY PRINTER TRYING TO GET IT TO PAIR TO MY MAC!!!🥺😰😭

[@thecollegepicker]

Oh no! Hopefully the printer is still alive 😭

[@BreeLvee]

@@thecollegepicker It Is🥲 As Of Today Because You Helped 🤣‼️

[@jaygalvan6438]

I go to add printer but nothing shows up

[@thecollegepicker]

Is it connected to your network and airprint compatible?

[@jaygalvan6438]

@@thecollegepicker yes, but i figured it out right now I had to use the IP address to connect it. But thank you for trying to help you responded very quickly

[@thecollegepicker]

Good troubleshooting! You are very welcome 🙂

[@haydendavis2477]

why can’t you find a video anymore that just shows you how to do what you are looking to do. Get to the point already and show us how to do it. Talked long enough to tell me the entire history of a printer.

[@delegendantiques1129]

Dude I'm 13 seconds in and you already are calling a laptop a Mac computer. 2 different things Bro.

[@jamesneustadt8350]

Get rid of the hands

[@thecollegepicker]

How would I then plug in and point when I am explaining?

[@beezee5314]

TOO LONG WINDED

[@thecollegepicker]

Sorry this was not up to your expectations.

[@swisswga]

Too much talking, can’t you just go to the point directly

[@thecollegepicker]

Its not really one point, its an entire 3 processes that is explained in detail. 🙄

[@BUIKPAN]

already too wordy

[@thecollegepicker]

You like it short and simple

[@jaynahta]

Speaking to much ... Should to be on point

[@thecollegepicker]

How to explain the points without speaking?;

[@akarafi]

Very annoying hands

[@thecollegepicker]

Was your problem solved?

[@kohati3312]

very badddd

[@kohati3312]

Superb 👍

[@kohati3312]

MY Son type this comment By mistake Sorry video was awesome

[@athoang7874]

when I set up the same wifi for my MacBook Pro and my Brother HL-L2366DW. But I could not find my printer on ADD. How can I fix it?