Add a Printer on a Mac (Generic Guide)

# Add a Printer on a Mac

Use this guide to manually add **any** network printer (including Brother and Canon) to your Front Row Mac.

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## Step 1 – Open Printer Settings

1. Click the **Apple menu **.
2. Go to **System Settings** (or **System Preferences** on older macOS).
3. Click **Printers & Scanners**.

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## Step 2 – Add a Printer

1. In **Printers & Scanners**, click the **“+”** button.
2. macOS will search for nearby printers.

### If You See Your Printer Automatically

- Select it from the list.
- Click **Add**.
- Follow any prompts for driver installation.

### If You Need to Add by IP

1. At the top of the **Add Printer** window, click the **IP** tab.
2. Enter the printer IP address provided by IT, for example:
  - **Brother NY Printer:** `192.168.4.165`
  - **Canon NY Printer:** `192.168.3.28`
3. Set:
  - **Protocol:** `Line Printer Daemon – LPD`
  - **Name:** Something helpful, e.g., `NY Office Brother` or `NY Canon PRO-1000`
  - **Location:** Optional (e.g., `NY HQ Printer Station`)
4. Choose the appropriate printer driver:
  - Let macOS choose automatically, **or**
  - Select the exact model if listed.

5. Click **Add**.

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## Step 3 – Complete Any Driver Prompts

If macOS prompts you to:

- Download additional software  
- Confirm driver installation  

Click **Allow** or **Install** as required.

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## Quick Tips

- Make sure you’re on the correct Wi-Fi network (e.g., **FrontRowGroup**) when adding office printers.
- If the printer doesn’t appear or connection fails, verify:
 - IP address
 - Network connection
 - VPN state (if remote)

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## Need Help?

If you’re unable to add a printer after following these steps:

- Take a screenshot of the error or printer settings.
- Email **help@frontrowgroup.com** with:
 - The printer model
 - The IP you used
 - Your macOS version (if known)