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My MacBook Air is OS High Sierra 10.13.6. I wish to purchase a printer that needs 10.14. Is there an update available? I recall receiving notification some time back about an update but it advised me that it wasn't available for my MacBook.
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13
Hello,
You mentioned a printer that needs macOS 10.14. Any information about the exact printer model?
Apple's AirPrint technology (About AirPrint - Apple Support) as such works with macOS 10.13 High Sierra (and some earlier operating system versions), without the need for additional drivers/software, provided that the printer and the Mac are connected to the same network (Wi-Fi router). AirPrint supports wireless (Wi-Fi) or wired (Ethernet) network connections. However, a printer manufacturer may supply extra software (for example, for setup and ink management purposes) that requires macOS 10.14 Mojave or higher.
So, if the printer that you wish to purchase is an AirPrint model, it may be possible to use it (at least temporarily) under the existing macOS version, depending upon the printer manufacturer requirements and any ink subscription agreements, et cetera.
Hello,
You mentioned a printer that needs macOS 10.14. Any information about the exact printer model?
Apple's AirPrint technology (About AirPrint - Apple Support) as such works with macOS 10.13 High Sierra (and some earlier operating system versions), without the need for additional drivers/software, provided that the printer and the Mac are connected to the same network (Wi-Fi router). AirPrint supports wireless (Wi-Fi) or wired (Ethernet) network connections. However, a printer manufacturer may supply extra software (for example, for setup and ink management purposes) that requires macOS 10.14 Mojave or higher.
So, if the printer that you wish to purchase is an AirPrint model, it may be possible to use it (at least temporarily) under the existing macOS version, depending upon the printer manufacturer requirements and any ink subscription agreements, et cetera.
Back up your data, check the application compatibility table, click here, and if your MacBook Air is a 2012 or newer model, then on the download link for a more-recent OS. Alternatively, there may be a driver for that printer compatible with High Sierra.
Catalina and higher won't run 32-bit software; if you upgrade to one of them, use Go64 as well.
(236896)
Hello Jack:
Thanks for your quick response and here's the information regarding my model: It shows 2017 but I purchased it in 2018.
Hardware Overview:
Model Name: MacBook Air
Model Identifier: MacBookAir7,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i5
Processor Speed: 1.8 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 8 GB
Boot ROM Version: 195.0.0.0.0
SMC Version (system): 2.27f2
Thanks for your help.
Roger
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Hi there!
Using this Apple Support article as a guide, Get system information about your Mac - Apple Support, please let us know what year your Mac is and the model.
Jack
See what I wrote above. Your computer's maximum OS is Monterey.
(236901)
Thanks Niel. I purchased another printer so will see how that goes. Appreciate your help.
Cheers
Roger
Hello Jan:
Thanks for your help. I've purchased a new printer so will see how that goes. Appreciate your help.
Cheers
Roger
Hi Roger,
You're welcome. Good luck!
OS High Sierra
