Add an SMPH Printer to a MacOS computer

LAB USERS: To print from personally owned MacOS computer, you must be first connected to the VPN and run the lab drives script.

Obtaining the UW Campus VPN:  https://kb.wisc.edu/helpdesk/90370  (download and connect)

Obtain the lab drive script and connect with it via the instructions here: https://confluence.med.wisc.edu/x/lADPAQ (download and connect)

Lab Printer Names:  https://uwmadison.box.com/s/ul9x8on8k5cn07d4pb88iklo8sagf6cd

 

- From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences..., then choose Printers & Scanners.

- Click the lock symbol and unlock (admin credentials) to make changes.

- Click the plus + symbol, then from the Add window, right click (control + click) within the blank area of the toolbar, choose Customize Toolbar…   (click here for example screen shot)

- Left click on Advanced, drag the gear symbol into the toolbar, then click Done.   (click here for example screen shot)

- Click on the (newly added) Advanced icon, in the toolbar section, then enter the following:   (click here for example screen shot)

Type:  LPD/LPR Host or Printer

Device:  Another Device

URL:  lpd://smph-prn.ad.wisc.edu/nameofprinter

Note: The URL should match the exact name of the printer.

Example:   lpd://smph-prn.ad.wisc.edu/smph-wimr1-6136-hall-color-HP400

Name:  can be whatever makes sense to the end user

Example: “Johnson Lab Hallway Color Printer”

Location:  Building & Room #

Example: WIMR 1 6136

Use:  Select Software, or Generic PostScript Printer

NOTE:

If there is a specific print driver (such as for the Canon copier/printers), choose "Select Software..." and search select the corresponding driver (have it installed ahead of time).

The driver can be Generic PostScript, unless there’s a specific printer driver for the Mac operating system.

- Click Add, select configuration specifics, if there are any (duplex printing, etc.), then click OK.

- Printer should now be added, send a print job to confirm.

Also see:

 

Add a Network Printer to a Mac
https://confluence.med.wisc.edu/x/N4C0

 

SMPH Mac Printer Setup (Canon Copiers)
https://confluence.med.wisc.edu/x/iYHX