You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

I want to only print to USB connection with my Macbook Air

I have an older Brother printer and a 2 year old Macbook Air. The wireless connection works for about one day then I have to set up the wireless again on the printer. That's a big pain. I want to use a USB connection to the printer. I have a USB dongle, that has usb ports, an hdmi port, a usbc port etc.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.3

Posted on May 12, 2022 12:45 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on May 12, 2022 1:16 PM

Plug the printer in and see if the MacBook Air finds it in System Preferences->Printers & Scanners->+ (Add Printer)


Some enhanced features may not be available without proper drivers though. Regular Printing should likely work.


2 replies

I want to only print to USB connection with my Macbook Air

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.