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FIX: MacBook isn’t connecting to printer

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Being able to print documents is important, but many MacBook users reported that their MacBooks are not connecting to their printers. This can be an issue, and in today’s article, we’ll show you how to fix it.

What to do if MacBook isn’t connecting to a printer

What to do if MacBook isn’t connecting to a printer

1. Remove the printer and install it again

One way to fix the problem with Epson printers and MacBook is to simply reinstall the printer. To do that, follow these steps:

2. Add the printer in both wireless and wired mode

According to users, they fixed the problem by adding their printer twice, once in wired and once in wireless mode. For wireless mode to work, be sure to use the IP address that is printed on your printer in order to configure it properly.

3. Use reset the printing option

One way to fix this issue is to reset the printing system. This is fairly simple and you can do it by following these steps:

4. Check your cables and network connection

If MacBook is not connecting to a printer, it’s advised to check your cables and ensure that your printer is properly connected. If you’re using a wireless printer, try restarting your wireless router and check if that helps.

MacBook Pro not connecting to Epson printer

If you’re having issues with your Epson printer, the solutions above should be able to help you with them as well.

There you go, several quick and easy solutions that should help you if your printer is not connecting to MacBook.

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Milan Stanojevic

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.

Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.

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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.