Samsung Laser Printers - How to Add a Network Connected Printer in macOS

Learn how to add a network-connected printer in macOS.

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It is recommended that you download the latest printer and scan drivers for the printer.

If you have not installed the print driver yet, go to Software and Driver Downloads, search for the printer model, and then download the latest macOS driver.

To add the printer, follow these steps.

1. Click the Apple icon at the top left of the screen, and then select System Preferences.
   Figure : Example of System Preferences

   
2. In System Preferences, click Printers & Scanners

   Figure : Example of clicking on Printers & Scanners

   
3. Click the Plus + sign below the list of printers.
   Figure : Example of clicking on the plus sign

   
4. If the printer is connected currently to the Mac with a USB, ethernet, or wireless connection, it might display as an option. If not available, click the + sign to add printer.
   Figure : Example of the Add Printer or Scanner

   
5. Select the printer in the list and click Add. If no printer displays, make sure the printer is connected to the network or with the USB cable.

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   If connected to the network, the information displays as Bonjour in the Kind column.

   Figure : Example shows Bonjour as Kind, and then clicking Add

   
6. The Mac searches for correct software to setup the printer.
   Figure : Example of Mac searching for software

   
7. Once discovered, the printer displays in the list of option with a green light to represent its ready status.
   Figure : Example of ready status with added printer

   

If the printer displays in the list, but you are unable to print, then print a configuration report from the printer. If the IP address shows 192.0.0.192, the wireless setup needs to be completed. Go to support.hp.com, for assistance with wireless setup.