Chapter 9. Hardware on the Mac
Most of the discussion in this book so far has covered softwareânot only the Mac OS X operating system that may be new to you, but also the programs and documents youâll be using on it. But thereâs more to life with a computer than software. This chapter covers the finer points of using Macintosh-compatible printers, cameras, disks, monitors, and keyboardsâplus a guide to Time Machine, the Macâs automatic backup feature.
Printers and Printing
Printing has always been one of the Macâs strong suitsâand youâre about to find out why.
Setting Up a Printer
Setting up a printer for the first time is incredibly easy. The first time you want to print something, follow this guide:
Connect the printer to the Mac, and then turn the printer on.
Inkjet printers connect to your USB jack. Laser printers hook up either to your USB jack or to your network (Ethernet or wireless).
Open the document you want to print. Choose FileâPrint. In the Print dialog box, choose your printerâs name from the Printer pop-up menu (or one of its submenus, if any, like Nearby Printers).
Cool! Wasnât that easy? Very nice how the Mac autodiscovers, autoconfigures, and autolists almost any USB, FireWire, Bluetooth, or Bonjour (Rendezvous) printer.
Have a nice afternoon. The End.
Ohâunless your printer isnât listed in the Printer pop-up menu. In that case, read on.
Note
âNearby Printersâ refers to printers that arenât connected directly to your Mac but are accessible ...
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