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add printer to the printer list not possible

I try to add my canon usb printer to the printer list under catalina. The printer is found and configured but does not appear on the list. This happens if I use Airprint or the proper updated printer driver. Can anyone help?

Posted on Sep 29, 2020 2:24 PM

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Posted on Oct 5, 2020 7:07 PM

Hi, Bufeo.


Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. We’re glad you decided to reach out about not being able to see your printer in the printer list when attempting to print. If we understand correctly, you were able to add the printer and update the drivers successfully as outlined in these articles:


Add a printer on Mac - Apple Support

Update printer software on Mac - Apple Support


When you attempt to print, you mentioned it doesn’t show up in the list. Are you printing for your Mac or another device on the network? 


You mentioned AirPrint. Have you confirmed that your printer is AirPrint enabled?


These suggestions may also help:

Solve printing problems on Mac - Apple Support


All our best.

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Oct 5, 2020 7:07 PM in response to Bufeo

Hi, Bufeo.


Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. We’re glad you decided to reach out about not being able to see your printer in the printer list when attempting to print. If we understand correctly, you were able to add the printer and update the drivers successfully as outlined in these articles:


Add a printer on Mac - Apple Support

Update printer software on Mac - Apple Support


When you attempt to print, you mentioned it doesn’t show up in the list. Are you printing for your Mac or another device on the network? 


You mentioned AirPrint. Have you confirmed that your printer is AirPrint enabled?


These suggestions may also help:

Solve printing problems on Mac - Apple Support


All our best.

add printer to the printer list not possible

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