Don’t install the software that came with the printer or from the manufacturer’s website follow the instructions in one of the tasks below, and macOS prompts you to download the latest software if it’s needed. In most cases, when you add a printer, macOS uses AirPrint to connect to the printer or automatically downloads the printer’s software (also called a printer driver). (If you switched from using a Windows computer to a Mac, using Printers & Scanners preferences is similar to using the Printing control panel in Windows.)
To use a printer, you must add it to your list of printers using Printers & Scanners preferences.
