Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch) - Manual (Page 47)

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 47
To check for updated software:
1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences.
2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
 For more information, search for “Software Update” in Mac Help.
 For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to the Mac OS X website at
www.apple.com/macosx.
Connecting to a Printer
Follow the instructions that came with your printer to install the required software and
connect the printer. The drivers for most printers are built in to Mac OS X.
You can connect most printers with a USB cable; others might require a network
connection, such as Ethernet. If you have an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base
Station, you can connect a USB printer to the base station (instead of connecting it to
your computer) and print wirelessly. For more information about your USB ports, see
“Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices” on page 52. For more information about a
wireless or network connection, see “How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access” on
page 60 and “Connecting with Ethernet” on page 63.
After you connect a USB printer, your computer usually detects it automatically and
adds it to your list of available printers. You might need to know the network name or
address of printers connected to a network before you can print to them. Use the Print
& Fax pane of System Preferences to select your printer.
Note: If your printer isn’t working, you might need to check the website of the printer
manufacturer for compatible printer driver software to install.