macOS is able to automatically detect most printers and get them set up with little effort. This video goes through the automatic process of setting up a printer. Then, see how to find the software you need to set up any printers that the computer cannot set up automatically.
- [Instructor] In most cases, setting up a printer…is pretty easy and smooth because Mac OS…handles the heavy lifting for you.…In this movie, I wanna talk about the automatic process…for setting up a printer and then talk about what you can do…if that automatic setup does not work for some reason.…But first, your printer will probably come with instructions…and maybe a quick start guide.…If the instructions with your printer…tell you to do something different,…I would go with those instructions.…But for most printers, this is how it will work.…My printer is already plugged into power.…
It's turned on and the ink cartridges have been installed…according to the instructions that came with the printer.…So I'm just going to connect the USB cable…from the printer to my computer.…I'll do that now.…This is the first time I've ever connected this printer…to my computer.…In some cases, a window will pop up on the screen…and it will offer to install the drivers for you.…If that happens, go through the installation process.…
Author
Nick Brazzi
Updated
11/21/2018Released
9/24/2018- Setting up an Apple ID or iCloud account
- Browsing folders with Finder
- Creating, copying, moving, and renaming files and folders
- Launching and quitting applications
- Organizing a cluttered workspace
- Browsing the web with Safari
- Working with Mail, Contacts, and Calendar
- Communicating with instant messages and FaceTime calls
- Using iTunes, QuickTime, Photos, Maps, and other bundled apps
- Installing applications from the App Store
- Using essential voice commands for Siri
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Download the exercise files2m 44s
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Upgrade to macOS Mojave5m 5s
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1. Getting Started
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Connect to the internet4m 13s
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Update macOS2m 28s
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2. Finder: The Mac Filing Cabinet
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Browse through folders4m 44s
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Use folder shortcuts4m 6s
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Delete files and folders3m 18s
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Connect external drives3m 10s
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3. Using the Desktop
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4. Launching and Managing Applications
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Launch applications2m 51s
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Quit applications3m 42s
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Customize the Dock3m 23s
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5. Browsing the Web with Safari
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Browse and search the web5m 48s
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Bookmark important websites4m 38s
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Download files4m 17s
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6. Working with Mail, Contacts, and Calendars
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7. Instant Messages and FaceTime Calls
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8. Other Bundled Apps
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9. Installing and Managing Applications
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Set up a printer5m 7s
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10. Use Siri for Voice Commands
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11. Manage Notifications
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Work with notifications5m 26s
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12. Share Files and Data between Devices
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13. Backing Up and Restoring
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Back up files manually3m 16s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 8s
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