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Printer pausing continuously from Mac book

I bought a new Mac Book. I have installed my printer. Every time I try to print the printer pauses. I hit resume and as soon as I try to print it pauses again. I can print from iPad

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 13.5

Posted on Sep 8, 2023 9:08 AM

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Posted on Sep 8, 2023 12:04 PM

What is that printer's exact model designation please?


If you can print documents from your iPad, then the printer must be AirPrint-enabled. Remove whatever you installed on the Mac and install that printer again as an AirPrint printer. You must specifically choose AirPrint.


Read Connect an AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support. Do not install any drivers. None are needed.

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Sep 8, 2023 12:04 PM in response to thebigc36

What is that printer's exact model designation please?


If you can print documents from your iPad, then the printer must be AirPrint-enabled. Remove whatever you installed on the Mac and install that printer again as an AirPrint printer. You must specifically choose AirPrint.


Read Connect an AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support. Do not install any drivers. None are needed.

Printer pausing continuously from Mac book

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