How to Update Printer Drivers on a Mac
Updating printer drivers and software on a Mac is easy. You can update it separately or through Apple Software Update. Connect your printer to your Mac computer.
Method 1 of 3:
Using Apple Software Update
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Picture 1 of How to Update Printer Drivers on a Mac Connect your printer to your Mac computer.- You can connect the printer with either a USB cable or wirelessly if applicable.
- For wireless printers, use the Wireless Setup Wizard with the Wi-Fi name and password.
- You can also use WPS mode - push button or PIN.
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Picture 2 of How to Update Printer Drivers on a Mac Click on the Apple icon on the left top corner of the computer. - Go to System Preferences.
- 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 of 3:
Using the Manufacturer's site
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Picture 3 of How to Update Printer Drivers on a Mac Visit the printer manufacturer's site and search for the drivers and software.- Select the recent version of drivers for your Mac OS version.
- Download the file to your Mac computer.
- Do not use the driver installation CD from the pack as it may contain an older version of drivers.
- Always visit the website for the latest driver and software version.
- Install the drivers to your Mac.
- After downloading the driver file, run the Autorun.dmg file.
- Follow the steps on the driver installation wizard screen.
- Proceed further and complete the update process.
- After manual driver update, you can add the printer to the software list and update it along with the OS version.
- If you face any issue, uninstall the existing printer driver and Software from the MAC and reinstall it.
Method 3 of 3:
Uninstalling and Reinstalling Drivers
- Click on the Apple icon on the top left of your computer and then click on the System Preferences option.
- Go to Printers and Scanners and select your printer name.
- Remove the printer from the connection. This will uninstall the drivers and software files completely.
- Visit the manufacturer's site to reinstall the Mac Compatible drivers and software.
Update 04 March 2020
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