将打印机添加到Mac很简单，但无线和有线设备的过程不同。如果您的打印机支持 AirPrint，则更容易将其添加到您的Mac上，因为 macOS 使用AirPrint连接到打印机或下载打印机的软件。
对于有线打印机，您可以将有线USB插入您的Mac并使用几个额外的步骤来设置打印机，前提是它与您的Mac兼容。
如果您的旧打印机没有启用 AirPrint，您的Mac可能会自动安装打印机驱动程序软件(printer driver software)，从而允许您在Mac上使用打印机。
以下是在Mac(Mac)上添加打印机需要了解的内容。您可以通过几个简单的步骤在Mac上添加没有网络功能的有线打印机或无线打印机。
注意(Note)：对于本指南，我们使用的是运行 macOS Big Sur的(Big Sur)Mac。
在 Mac 上添加 USB 打印机(Add a USB Printer on a Mac)
如果您有USB打印机，请在将打印机添加到您的Mac之前更新 macOS，否则您可能会收到一条错误消息，提示您在连接打印机时软件不可用。
您的Mac将自动检测打印机并下载所需的软件以使用该设备。
- 在Mac(Mac)上选择菜单(menu)>系统偏好设置(System Preferences)>软件更新(Software Update)，然后安装列出的所有待处理更新。这样，macOS 将获得有关打印机软件的最新信息，并可从Apple下载。
- 打开打印机电源以确保它没有显示任何错误，然后将USB电缆连接到您的Mac。如果系统提示您下载并安装任何新软件。(Download)
- 您的Mac应该会自动检测打印机并开始安装过程。如果没有任何反应，您的打印机可能与您的 macOS 版本不兼容。如果您收到错误消息，请阅读我们的解决此问题的指南(guide on fixing this issue)。
注意(Note)：如果您的Mac有一个USB-C端口，请使用适配器电缆(adapter cable)或扩展坞( docking station)连接您的打印机。
在 Mac 上添加网络或 WiFi 打印机(Add a Network or WiFi Printer on a Mac)
如果您有无线打印机，只要两台设备在同一个WiFi网络上，您就可以在(WiFi)Mac上快速添加它而无需任何设置。
注意(Note)：您可能需要通过USB电缆将您的打印机连接到您的Mac，以便设置和安装您的打印机软件。使用打印机的设置助手将打印机连接到您的WiFi网络，然后从两个设备上拔下USB电缆。
- 选择菜单(Menu)>系统偏好设置(System Preferences)>打印机和扫描仪(Printers & Scanners)。
- 接下来，选择添加(Add )（加号）图标来设置您的无线打印机。
- 选择要添加的打印机。macOS 将自动扫描网络以查找任何兼容的无线或网络打印机。
- 在使用(Use)字段中，选择您的打印机软件或驱动程序。您可以从AirPrint、您的打印机驱动程序或Mac的(Mac)自动选择(Auto Select)中进行选择，以便在更新后下载正确的驱动程序。
- 选择添加(Add)，您的无线打印机将添加到打印机列表中。
注意(Note)：如果您的打印机未列出，请检查它是否已连接到WiFi网络，然后选择添加(Add)按钮。等待一两分钟，让打印机名称出现在列表中，然后再次选择添加(Add)。
使用 IP 地址将网络打印机添加到 Mac(Add a Network Printer to a Mac Using an IP Address)
按照以下步骤通过 IP 地址添加您的打印机。为此，打印机必须支持AirPrint、行式打印机守护程序(Line Printer Daemon)、HP Jetdirect ( Socket ) 或Internet 打印协议(Internet Printing Protocol)。
在通过 IP 地址添加网络打印机之前，请找出其主机名或 IP 地址(find out its host name or IP address)。您可以通过转到打印机的控制面板并打印出网络配置来找到此信息。
- 更新Mac上的打印机软件，打开打印机，然后将其连接到网络。
- 选择菜单(Menu)>系统(System) 首选项(Preferences)>打印机和扫描仪(Printers & Scanners)>添加(Add)，然后选择IP 按钮(button)。
- 输入打印机信息(printer information)，包括主机名或 IP 地址，类似于 192.168.20.11。
在使用(Use)字段中，继续并选择您要使用的打印机驱动程序。
奖金提示：(Bonus Tips:)
如果要将打印机添加到Windows PC，请参阅我们的指南，了解如何在 Windows 中连接到网络打印机(how to connect to a network printer in Windows)以及如何解决 Windows 10 中的常见打印机问题( how to troubleshoot common printer problems in Windows 10)。
当您准备好打印时，请查看我们的指南，了解如何在 Mac 上进行双面(how to print double-sided on Mac)打印以及如何在 Mac 上进行黑白打印(how to print in black and white on Mac)。
How to Add a Printer on a Mac
Adding a printer to a Mac is straightforward, but the procеss is different for wireless and wired devicеs. If your printer is AirPrint-enabled, it’ѕ easier to add it on your Mac becausе mаcOS υses AirPrint to connect to printers or to download the printer’s software.
For wired printers, you can plug a wired USB into your Mac and use a couple of extra steps to set the printer up, provided it’s compatible with your Mac.
If you have an older printer that isn’t AirPrint-enabled, your Mac may install the printer driver software automatically, thereby allowing you to use the printer with your Mac.
Here’s what you need to know to add a printer on a Mac. You can add a wired printer that doesn’t have networking capabilities or a wireless printer on a Mac in a few easy steps.
Note: For this guide, we’re using a Mac running macOS Big Sur.
Add a USB Printer on a Mac
If you have a USB printer, update macOS before adding the printer to your Mac otherwise you may get an error message that the software isn’t available when connecting the printer.
Your Mac will automatically detect the printer and download the required software to use the device.
- Select the menu > System Preferences > Software Update on your Mac and install any pending updates listed. This way, macOS will have the latest information about the printer’s software and can download it from Apple.
- Power on the printer to ensure that it’s not showing any errors and then connect the USB cable to your Mac. Download and install any new software if you’re prompted to.
- Your Mac should automatically detect the printer and begin the installation process. If nothing happens, your printer may not be compatible with your version of macOS. If you’re getting an error message, read our guide on fixing this issue.
Note: If your Mac has one USB-C port, use an adapter cable or docking station to connect your printer.
Add a Network or WiFi Printer on a Mac
If you have a wireless printer, you can quickly add it on your Mac without any setup as long as both devices are on the same WiFi network.
Note: You may need to connect your printer via USB cable to your Mac in order to set up and to install your printer’s software. Use the printer’s setup assistant to connect the printer to your WiFi network and then unplug the USB cable from both devices.
- Select Menu > System Preferences > Printers & Scanners.
- Next, select the Add (plus) icon to set up your wireless printer.
- Select the printer you want to add. macOS will automatically scan the network for any compatible wireless or network printers.
- In the Use field, select your printer’s software or driver. You can choose from AirPrint, your printer’s driver or Auto Select for your Mac to download the correct driver once it updates.
- Select Add and your wireless printer will be added to the list of printers.
Note: If your printer isn’t listed, check if it’s connected to the WiFi network and then select the Add button. Wait a minute or two for the printer’s name to appear on the list and then select Add again.
Add a Network Printer to a Mac Using an IP Address
Follow the steps below to add your printer by its IP address. For this to work, the printer must support AirPrint, Line Printer Daemon, HP Jetdirect (Socket) or Internet Printing Protocol.
Before adding your network printer by its IP address, find out its host name or IP address. You can find this information by going to your printer’s control panel and printing out the network configuration.
- Update the printer software on your Mac, turn on the printer and then connect it to your network.
- Select Menu > System Preferences > Printers & Scanners > Add and then select the IP button.
- Enter the printer information including the host name or IP address, which looks like 192.168.20.11.
In the Use field, go ahead and select the printer driver you would like to use.
Bonus Tips:
If you want to add your printer to a Windows PC, turn to our guide on how to connect to a network printer in Windows and how to troubleshoot common printer problems in Windows 10.
When you’re ready to print, check out our guides on how to print double-sided on Mac and how to print in black and white on Mac.
