I'm using a MacBook Pro.
The Airprint driver disables some printer preferences that I need. I previously was able to select the non-airprint version when adding the printer but after updating my macbook, the option is not there, and I cannot figure out how to add it without airprint.
Thanks in advance for any help!
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.6
Perhaps you should see if 'print drivers' for that model are available from its maker.
If so, those could give you some other tools; but sometimes AirPrint extends its life.
Where after an upgrade to macOS changes the features of peripheral functions, it
may be those drivers were included in earlier version macOS; but not a later one.
• About AirPrint - Apple Support
//support.apple.com/en-us/HT201311
"AirPrint is an Apple technology that helps you create full-quality
printed output ~ without the need to download or install drivers."
• Printer and scanner drivers for Mac - Apple Support
//support.apple.com/en-us/HT201465
[This article has been archived and is no longer updated by Apple]
• Choose advanced print settings on Mac - Apple Support
• Add a printer on Mac - Apple Support
• Print documents from your Mac - Apple Support
• Solve printing problems on Mac - Apple Support
• Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac - Apple Support
Sometimes you may be able to use 'wired USB' to make an A.I.O. or
marginal printer work; some third party drivers may bridge a gap.
Certain brands of printers can utilize more than one print method.
• macOS User Guide (Table of Contents v.11) - Apple Support
//support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/toc/11.0
Not sure how to advise you; but I understand why it happens.
(My printers work across all products - these are mostly older.)
Try connecting to it using the provided Ethernet cable rather than over Wi-Fi. That way the printer preferences you want might re-appear.
Thanks for the response. I've tried downloading the drivers from the printer's website as well with the same results unfortunately. I've also contacted them to see if they might be able to help with a solution.
Another idea is to not upgrade your only Mac to last systems
and keep at least one (if you have, say 3 or 4) with a previous
macOS; then original drivers for older peripherals all work..
Many businesses and savvy professionals, never left their
Mac OS X out-of-service. ~Lonesome, on curb; to recycle?
Never be too busy to look ahead before you leap.
Surprising how many had to look into alternatives, once
they shed perfectly good working hardware and systems.
I am using a fully wired setup as I install the drivers already, unfortunately.
How do I get rid of AirPrint?
