How to Add a Wireless Printer From PC to the Mac

Connect your wireless printer to your Mac computer.

Once you've set up wireless printer with your PC on your home or work router, you can also add the wireless printer to your Macintosh computer through the System Preferences section of your Mac. Depending on the type of wireless printer, you may need to install drivers onto the Macintosh computer, and should check the documentation that came with the printer to determine if it needs additional drivers specifically for your Mac.

Instructions

1. Click the System Preferences icon on your Macintosh screen's dock, and click the "Network" icon in the window.

2. Click the "Turn AirPort On" button, and select your wireless network from the drop-down list. Type in the network's password if applicable, and click "OK." Once connected to your home or work network, click the back arrow in the upper-left corner of the Network window to return to the main System Preferences window.

3. Plug the printer's USB cable into the Macintosh computer's USB port, and connect the other end to the printer.

4. Insert the Printer installation CD into your Mac's optical drive, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers onto your computer. Select your network as the wireless network for wireless printing setup, and enter your network's password. Click "Finish" to complete the setup.

5. Unplug the USB cable from your Mac computer, and click the "Print & Fax" icon in the Hardware section of System Preferences.

6. Click the "+" button on the left side of the Print & Fax window to add your printer.

References

• Apple Support: Mac OS X v.10.5, 10.6 - How to Connect a Wireless-Capable Printer to Your AirPort Network
• "Macs For Dummies"; Edward C. Baig; 2008