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Q: How do I set up a wireless printer to my MacBook?

I have tried to set up a wireless printer to my macbook.  It seems I did it correctly but when I try to print a document from pages it won't print.

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Posted on Jun 18, 2015 12:28 PM

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Q: How do I set up a wireless printer to my MacBook?

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  • by joe_7399,

    joe_7399 joe_7399 Jun 20, 2015 12:11 PM in response to Debrasil
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    Jun 20, 2015 12:11 PM in response to Debrasil

    Hi Debrasil,

     

    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!

     

    I understand that you have set up a wireless printer to work with your Mac, but have not yet been successful printing. In this situation, there are two different support articles that I would suggest reading over and working through. 

     

    The first article attached below explains how to set up a wireless printer with your Mac. It sounds like you already have it set up, but these steps will verify that it is set up correctly. 

     

    OS X Yosemite: Add or remove a printer

     

    Add a Wi-Fi or network printer

     

    1. Update your software: Choose Apple menu > App Store, click Updates, then install any software updates listed. Even if no updates appear, this ensures that OS X has the latest information about printer software it can download from Apple. If you don’t do this, you may see a message that software isn’t available when you connect your printer. 

      If you have an AirPrint printer, no software is installed so you don’t need to check for software updates.

    2. Prepare your printer: Use the instructions that came with your printer to unpack the printer, install ink or toner, and add paper. Turn on the printer and make sure it’s not displaying any errors. 

    3. Connect your printer: Follow the instructions that came with the printer to connect it to the network. For more information, see the Apple Support article Connecting a Wi-Fi printer to your Wi-Fi network

    4. Add the printer to your list of available printers: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Printers & Scanners. If you don’t see your printer listed on the left, click Add  at the bottom of the list. A dialog appears listing printers on your local network. It may take a minute or two for your printer to appear. Select your printer when it appears in the list, then click Add. If you see a message prompting you to download new software, make sure to download and install it.

     

    If you still cannot print after making sure the printer is set up correctly, please use the next attached article as a troubleshooting guide to help resolve the issue. 

     

    OS X Yosemite: Printing troubleshooting

     

    Best regards,

    Joe