MacLife - UK (2020-04)

AirPrint ready
Many newer printers, such as
this Canon model, have Apple’s AirPrint
software already built–in. That allows it
to work automatically with all Macs,
iPhones and iPads without needing
to download any software at all.

Printing options

Once the printer is installed, you

can press the Options & Supplies button

to check that everything is working

properly. You can clean the print–head

to improve quality, and check the ink

levels before they run out.

And scanning too

Most modern printers include

a scanner too, and you can control that

from here as well. Click the Scanner

button to launch the built–in scanning

app, get a quick preview scan, and adjust

resolution and other settings.

GENIUS TIP

If your printer works

with AirPrint, you can

find the Print command

inside the Share menu

found in many apps.

PRINT WORKS

To add a new printer to your Mac

or remove an old printer, simply

press the “+” or “–” buttons.

SCAN AND PRINT

Most modern printers also include

a scanner, so just click Scan to

view the scanner controls.

JOIN THE QUEUE

You can view the progress of all

printing jobs, and cancel jobs, by

clicking Open Print Queue.

INK SUPPLY

Most printers allow you to

monitor various settings,

including the ink levels, so

that you can buy more ink

before it runs out.

SHARING IS GOOD

Even if your printer uses a USB

cable, your Mac can still share

the printer with other people on

your network.

JARGON BUSTER

AirPrint is a piece of

software, designed by

Apple but built into many

new printers, that allows

them to automatically

work with Macs, iPhones

and iPads.

How to do anything on your Mac, iPhone & iPad

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