macOS Sequoia (macOS 15) brought exciting new features, but also introduced AirPrint problems for many users. If your printer stopped working after upgrading, or AirPrint suddenly shows "No Printers Found," you're not alone. This guide covers every known fix for AirPrint issues in macOS Sequoia.
Common Sequoia AirPrint Problems
Users upgrading to macOS Sequoia report several AirPrint issues:
- Printers disappear after updating
- "No AirPrint Printers Found" on iPhone/iPad
- Printer sharing stops working — Mac shows printer, iOS doesn't
- Print jobs fail silently — accepted but never print
- Slow printing — jobs take much longer than before
- Connection drops — printer works briefly, then disconnects
If any of these sound familiar, the fixes below should help.
Quick Fixes to Try First
Before diving into advanced troubleshooting, try these quick solutions:
1. Restart Your Mac and Printer
Sometimes the simplest fix works:
- Turn off your printer completely
- Restart your Mac (Apple menu → Restart)
- After Mac boots, turn printer back on
- Wait 2-3 minutes for network discovery
- Try printing from iOS
2. Toggle Printer Sharing
Sequoia may have reset your sharing settings:
- Open System Settings → General → Sharing
- Turn Printer Sharing OFF
- Wait 10 seconds
- Turn Printer Sharing back ON
- Verify your printer is checked in the list
3. Reconnect to WiFi
Network stack changes in Sequoia can affect printer discovery:
- Click WiFi icon in menu bar
- Turn WiFi OFF
- Wait 10 seconds
- Turn WiFi back ON
- Reconnect to your network
4. Check for Sequoia Updates
Apple frequently releases updates that fix printing issues:
- Open System Settings → General → Software Update
- Install any available updates
- Restart your Mac
- Check if printing works
Advanced Fixes for Persistent Issues
If quick fixes didn't work, try these more thorough solutions.
Fix 1: Reset the Printing System
This clears all printer configurations and starts fresh:
- Open System Settings → Printers & Scanners
- Right-click (or Control-click) in the printer list
- Select Reset printing system...
- Confirm the reset
- Re-add your printer:
- Click the + button
- Select your printer from the list
- Click Add
- Re-enable Printer Sharing in System Settings → Sharing
Warning: This removes ALL printers. You'll need to re-add each one.
Fix 2: Update Printer Drivers
Sequoia may need updated drivers for your printer:
For HP printers:
- Visit HP Software and Driver Downloads
- Search for your printer model
- Download the macOS Sequoia driver (or macOS 14 if 15 isn't listed)
- Install and restart
For Canon printers:
- Visit Canon Driver Downloads
- Search your model
- Download the latest macOS driver
- Install and restart
For Epson printers:
- Visit Epson Support
- Search your model
- Download the latest driver
- Install and restart
For Brother printers:
- Visit Brother Support
- Enter your model
- Download macOS drivers
- Install and restart
Fix 3: Check Bonjour Service
AirPrint relies on Bonjour for printer discovery. Verify it's working:
- Open Terminal (Applications → Utilities → Terminal)
- Run:
dns-sd -B _ipp._tcp - You should see your printer listed
- If not, Bonjour isn't discovering your printer
To restart Bonjour:
sudo launchctl unload /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.mDNSResponder.plist
sudo launchctl load /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.mDNSResponder.plist
Fix 4: Check Firewall Settings
Sequoia's firewall may be blocking printer communication:
- Open System Settings → Network → Firewall
- Click Options...
- Ensure Block all incoming connections is OFF
- Find your printer-related apps and set them to Allow incoming connections
- Or temporarily disable the firewall to test
Fix 5: Verify Network Configuration
AirPrint requires devices on the same network subnet:
- On your Mac, open System Settings → Network → WiFi → Details
- Note your IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.x)
- On your iPhone, go to Settings → WiFi → tap your network
- Verify the IP address is in the same range
If they're different, your router may have network isolation enabled:
- Check router settings for "AP Isolation" or "Client Isolation"
- Disable this feature for printing to work
Fix 6: Delete and Re-Add Printer with IP Address
Sometimes Bonjour discovery has issues. Add the printer by IP:
- Print a configuration page from your printer to get its IP address
- Open System Settings → Printers & Scanners
- Click + → IP tab
- Enter the printer's IP address
- Protocol: Select IPP or AirPrint
- Click Add
- Enable Printer Sharing
Fix 7: Check CUPS Configuration
CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) powers macOS printing:
- Open browser to:
http://localhost:631 - Go to Administration → Manage Printers
- Find your printer and click it
- Verify it shows as "Idle" not "Paused" or "Stopped"
- If paused, click Resume Printer
To reset CUPS configuration:
sudo rm /etc/cups/printers.conf
sudo rm /etc/cups/ppd/*
sudo launchctl stop org.cups.cupsd
sudo launchctl start org.cups.cupsd
Then re-add your printer through System Settings.
Sequoia-Specific Issues and Solutions
Gatekeeper Blocking Printer Drivers
Sequoia's enhanced security may block printer drivers:
- Open System Settings → Privacy & Security
- Scroll down to Security
- If you see a blocked driver message, click Allow Anyway
- Re-run the driver installer
- Restart your Mac
System Extensions Warning
Some printer drivers use system extensions that Sequoia restricts:
- If prompted about system extensions, click Open System Settings
- Navigate to Privacy & Security → Security
- Enable the required extension
- Restart your Mac
Print Preview Not Working
Sequoia changed how print preview works:
- In the Print dialog, click Show Details
- Look for Preview button or dropdown
- If missing, try PDF → Open PDF in Preview
AirPrint Over USB Not Working
If your USB printer worked with AirPrint before Sequoia:
- Disconnect the USB cable
- Restart your Mac
- Reconnect the USB cable
- Wait for driver installation
- Open Printers & Scanners and verify the printer appears
- Enable Printer Sharing
The Reliable Solution: PrintCast
While Apple works on fixing Sequoia's AirPrint issues, you can get reliable printing today with PrintCast.
Why PrintCast Works Better
- Doesn't rely on Apple's AirPrint — Uses proven Mac-to-iOS technology
- Works with any Mac-connected printer — USB, network, or shared
- Survives OS updates — Independent of macOS printing changes
- Full driver support — Uses your printer's native Mac driver
- Instant setup — Working in under 2 minutes
How PrintCast Solves Sequoia Issues
PrintCast creates its own AirPrint bridge that's independent of macOS's native implementation:
- Your Mac runs PrintCast in the menu bar
- PrintCast advertises your printer via Bonjour (like AirPrint)
- Your iPhone/iPad discovers and prints to it
- PrintCast handles the conversion and sends to your printer
This bypasses Sequoia's problematic AirPrint implementation entirely.
Setup
- Download PrintCast from the Mac App Store
- Launch PrintCast — it appears in your menu bar
- Toggle ON the printers you want to share
- Print from your iPhone — printers appear like native AirPrint
Even if Sequoia broke your printer sharing, PrintCast works because it uses its own implementation.
Pricing
PrintCast is a one-time purchase of $16.99—no subscriptions, no recurring fees.
Preventing Future Issues
Before Updating macOS
- Check compatibility — Search "[your printer] macOS [version] compatibility"
- Download drivers — Get the latest drivers before updating
- Document settings — Screenshot your Printers & Scanners and Sharing settings
- Wait for updates — Let early adopters find issues first
After Updating macOS
- Don't panic — Many issues resolve with a restart
- Check for printer firmware updates — Manufacturers release updates for new macOS
- Update drivers immediately — Even if printing seems to work
- Re-enable sharing — Updates sometimes reset sharing settings
When to Contact Apple Support
If none of these fixes work, contact Apple Support when:
- Printing works from Mac apps but not iOS
- Error messages appear in Console logs
- Your printer worked in previous macOS versions
- You've tried all troubleshooting steps
Before calling, gather:
- macOS version (System Settings → General → About)
- Printer model and driver version
- Any error messages
- Steps already tried
Summary
macOS Sequoia introduced AirPrint issues for many users, but most can be resolved:
- Start simple — Restart devices, toggle sharing
- Reset printing system — If simple fixes don't work
- Update drivers — Get Sequoia-compatible versions
- Check network — Verify devices are on same subnet
- Use PrintCast — For reliable printing regardless of macOS issues
For the most dependable solution, especially if you've struggled with printing after macOS updates before, PrintCast provides consistent iPhone printing that doesn't break with OS updates.