How do I add a network printer to my new MacBook Pro?

bought a new macbook and can't add our network printers

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MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Feb 4, 2025 9:52 PM

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John Galt

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Posted on Feb 5, 2025 4:19 AM

Read Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac - Apple Support, and scroll down to Add a Wi-Fi or network printer.

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John Galt

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Feb 5, 2025 4:19 AM in response to vira146

Read Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac - Apple Support, and scroll down to Add a Wi-Fi or network printer.

bhanu5567

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Feb 4, 2025 10:16 PM in response to vira146

connect the printer cables to your MacBook ,if the printer drivers are available it will be auto downloaded and gets connected .

If not download the compatible drivers from web and install .

once install then try add the printers and check .

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