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How can I connect back my printer to my Mac?

I need to connect my printer back to my Mac


Current Pro Desktops

Posted on Aug 1, 2020 3:52 PM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2020 12:34 PM

What brand of printer? How are you trying to connect to the printer? Direct connection? WiFI?


Ping printer: If you have the printers IP address open Terminal (Applications/Utilities) and at the prompt type: ping {printerIP}. You will get a reply or failure.


Printers Supported


WiFi Printer to WiFi Network - Connect


Troubleshoot Printing Issues

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Aug 2, 2020 12:34 PM in response to C45xz

What brand of printer? How are you trying to connect to the printer? Direct connection? WiFI?


Ping printer: If you have the printers IP address open Terminal (Applications/Utilities) and at the prompt type: ping {printerIP}. You will get a reply or failure.


Printers Supported


WiFi Printer to WiFi Network - Connect


Troubleshoot Printing Issues

How can I connect back my printer to my Mac?

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