3 Easy Ways to Manually Update Printer Drivers on a Mac

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Updating printer drivers and software on a Mac is easy. You can update it separately or through Apple Software Update.

Method 1
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Using Apple Software Update

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    • You can connect the printer with either a USB cable or wirelessly if applicable.
    • For wireless printers, use the Wireless Setup Wizard with the Wi-Fi name and password.
    • You can also use WPS mode - push button or PIN.
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    • Check that your printer name is on the list for software updates.
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    This will complete the process to update your drivers.
    • If the printer name is not in the list, proceed with the following method.
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Using the Manufacturer's site

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    Visit the printer manufacturer's site and search for the drivers and software.
    • Select the recent version of drivers for your Mac OS version.
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    • Do not use the driver installation CD from the pack as it may contain an older version of drivers.
    • Always visit the website for the latest driver and software version.
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    Install the drivers to your Mac.
    • After downloading the driver file, run the Autorun.dmg file.
    • Follow the steps on the driver installation wizard screen.
    • Proceed further and complete the update process.
    • After manual driver update, you can add the printer to the software list and update it along with the OS version.
    • If you face any issue, uninstall the existing printer driver and Software from the MAC and reinstall it.
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Uninstalling and Reinstalling Drivers

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    This will uninstall the drivers and software files completely.
  4. 4
    Visit the manufacturer's site to reinstall the Mac Compatible drivers and software.
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      • Almost every printer brand allows printer driver update through Apple Software Update. However, HP no longer supports the Apple Software Update Driver Update.
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