Just got a new Canon AirPrint enabled printer. Do I need to delete any files/software belonging to the old AirPrint printer?
I have a 2023 iMac.
Can I also ask why I never need to update the software of AirPrint printers?
Thank you.
iMac 24″
barneyhairball wrote:
One more Q. In this Apple article, it says to check with the manufacturer for their latest software. I thought this wasn’t necessary? Can u explain what this means please?
You already checked for the latest printer “drivers” by updating your macOS install, and by confirming that the printer firmware is current.
The printer and scanner drivers are part of macOS itself, and the printer-specific details are stored in the printer firmware. There’s nothing that needs to be installed, or removed.
That vendor printer drivers are not necessary for most common printing and scanning operations is why AirPrint is a desirable feature when buying a printer for Apple platforms.
Related: Which Printer Should I Buy? - Apple Community
barneyhairball wrote:
One more Q. In this Apple article, it says to check with the manufacturer for their latest software. I thought this wasn’t necessary? Can u explain what this means please?
You already checked for the latest printer “drivers” by updating your macOS install, and by confirming that the printer firmware is current.
The printer and scanner drivers are part of macOS itself, and the printer-specific details are stored in the printer firmware. There’s nothing that needs to be installed, or removed.
That vendor printer drivers are not necessary for most common printing and scanning operations is why AirPrint is a desirable feature when buying a printer for Apple platforms.
Related: Which Printer Should I Buy? - Apple Community
Short answer: No
A bit longer answer: You don’t have to delete anything related to your old AirPrint printer for your new one to work. AirPrint is built into macOS (and iOS), so it doesn't rely on traditional drivers the way older printers did. macOS typically treats each AirPrint device independently.
The printer and scanner drivers are part of macOS itself, and the printer-specific details are stored in the printer firmware. There’s nothing that needs to be installed, or removed.
One more Q. In this Apple article, it says to check with the manufacturer for their latest software. I thought this wasn’t necessary? Can u explain what this means please?
Brilliant! Understand. But that article is confusing as it was a link from the AirPrint article. But thank u.
Do I have to delete old printer files on buying a new AirPrint printer?
