Adding a network printer on macOS

How to add a network printer on macOS
  1. Open System Settings/System Preferences
  2. Go to Printers & Scanners
  3. Click “Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax…”
  4. Go to the second tab, which looks like a globe
  5. In the “Address” field, enter the IP address of your printer (a member of IIT will provide this to you)
  6. In the “Protocol” field, choose HP Jetdirect - Socket in the dropdown
  7. Leave “Queue” blank
  8. Optional: In the “Name” field, set an alias for the printer that is easy to remember (ex: “Dean’s Office - Canon”)
  9. Optional: In the “Location” field, fill in the physical location of the printer (ex: “1240 Rennebohm”)
  10. In the “Use” field, choose Generic Postscript Printer.
  11. Click the "Add" button at the bottom.

screenshot of Add Printer modal in macOS System Settings



Keywords:
print, printing, printer, macOS 
Doc ID:
128625
Owned by:
Eric R. in School of Pharmacy
Created:
2023-05-26
Updated:
2023-05-26
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