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How do I add a different printer?

I had to delete my old printer as it broke. I want to use another older printer that I had sitting in the corner, but it's like my new iMac won't talk to the printer. Can't print anything.

Help!

I've added it; it's In system preferences as main printer.

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on May 29, 2021 1:25 PM

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Posted on May 29, 2021 1:52 PM

Please read Solve printing problems on Mac - Apple Support.


Short answer: The printer you're trying to use almost certainly needs to be an AirPrint-enabled printer.

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How do I add a different printer?

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