MacOS X: Update printer driver - how it works

In this practical tip, we explain how to update the printer driver on your MacOS X.

Update printer driver on MacOS X.

1. Go to the App Store and click on "Updates".
2. Check here to see if Apple has the latest printer software updates for you. If necessary, update the software using the "Update" button.
3. If no new software is found for your printer, you should go to your printer manufacturer's website.
4. In the practical tip "Find printer drivers - how it works" you can find out where to get the right driver for your printer. Our driver overview for printers and scanners is also useful for this.
5. The instructions for the installation can usually be found on the respective page of the printer manufacturer. If you install printer software from the manufacturer, it may not appear updated automatically.

In the next practical tip, read how to share a printer in Mavericks.