Else, select the Other option and choose your file to add the printer using above how to add printer to Macbook air steps.
If your printer supports AirPrint, click the Use pop-up menu and select Airprint.
Click Default to view a list of available printers, and look for the model number of the printer you just connected. Click the + button and choose Add Printer or Scanner.
Wait until the new dialogue box appears. The Printers & Scanners window will appear.
Click the Add icon in the new pop-up window and select the Add Printer or Scanner option.
In the System Preferences window, select the Printers & Scanners icon.
Select the System Preferences option from the drop-down list.
Connect your printer and the laptop using the standard USB cable and click the Apple menu from the main screen.
This method is applicable if you have not added your printer during the driver installation.
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If you are prompted to update or download new software, click the Download button and install it.
Click the Add icon at the bottom of the screen.
Choose your printer from the left-side panel of the window.
Click the Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Printers & Scanners.
Check if you have updated the macOS to its latest version.
Ensure that the printer setup and the MacBook Air laptop are connected to the same wireless network.
You can change this later using Apple’s printer configurations CUPS. You can usually find which software matches your printer by looking on the back of the printer, and identifying ZPL or EPL.
Make sure to complete the driver installation for the network printer before adding the printer to the MacBook Air laptop. Search for zebra and select the driver that matches your printer.
Use either the WPS push button method or Wireless Setup Wizard method to connect your network printer to the same access point while following how to add printer to Macbook air guide.
If you are connecting a network printer with your MacBook Air laptop, connect the laptop to the Wi-Fi router or access point first.
Now, your printer will be added successfully to the MacBook Air laptop.
Select your required settings and click the Add button at the bottom-right of the screen.
If you enter a valid IP address, the “Valid and complete hostname or address” message will appear under the Address field.
Click on the IP tab and enter the printer’s IP address in the Address field.