To add your printer to the printer list on a Mac, follow the steps listed below.
Open System Preferences -> Printers & Scanners, click + (Plus sign) next to the printer list, and then perform the procedure described below.
If your printer is connected via USB, and you connect the USB cable to a Mac, the printer is automatically added. The below procedure is not necessary in this case.
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Check whether Default is selected in the displayed dialog
It may take a little time for the name of your printer to appear.
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Select the printer:
If you are using a PIXMA G5020, select the printer listed as Bonjour.
If you are using a PIXMA G6020, select the printer listed as Bonjour Multifunction.
Check the following if printer does not appear.
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Printer is on
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Firewall function of the security software is off
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If the printer is being used via Wi-Fi: Printer is either connected to the wireless router or directly connected to the PC (Direct Connection)
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If the printer is being used via Ethernet: Printer is connected to the network device via an ethernet cable
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Select Secure AirPrint from Use
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Click Add.
The printer is added to your Mac.
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