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model also works. Once installed, the original ML-2010 often appears as a selectable option in the printer list. Using Open-Source Drivers (Splix) If the official drivers fail, you can use the

Method 1: The Splix Open-Source Driver Architecture (Recommended)

Once the drivers are installed, don't expect the printer to just "appear." You need to map it manually: Plug in your ML-2010 via USB and turn it on. Go to > Printers & Scanners . Click Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax... (the plus icon). Select the Samsung ML-2010 from the list.

The most reliable way to make the Samsung ML-2010 work on modern macOS (including M1, M2, and M3 Apple Silicon Macs) is through . Splix is an open-source CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) driver specifically designed for Samsung SPL (Samsung Printer Language) laser printers. Step 1: Download the Driver Package

: A software toggle to reduce toner consumption during draft prints.

Type "2010" in the search bar. Look for or Samsung ML-2010 - Gutenprint . Select that driver and click OK , then Add . Troubleshooting for macOS Sonoma & Ventura

Search for the Samsung ML-2020 driver on the HP support website. Even if it says it is for a different model, the Universal Print Driver is often compatible. Install the Driver: Run the installer. Add Printer: Open System Settings > Printers & Scanners .

To make the ML-2010 work today, you must bypass the standard installer package. Instead, utilize the open-source CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) backend built natively into macOS.

Connect your Samsung ML-2010 to your Mac using a USB cable (you may need a USB-A to USB-C adapter). Turn the printer on.