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Connecting to Biochemistry Printers
This document describes how to connect to Biochemistry printers via the network.
Where to Find a Printer's IP Address
The IP address for Biochemistry printers can usually be found somewhere on the printer. In some cases, the address is printed on a white sticker directly on the printer. Otherwise, you can find it on the printer's display. If you cannot find the printer's IP address, Get Help from Biochemistry IT!
Adding a Biochemistry Printer to a Device
MacOS 13 (Ventura) or Later
- Open System Settings...
- Open Printers & Scanners
- Click Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax...
- Click the network icon to add a printer with its IP address
- In the Address field, enter the IP address of the printer. The name and location should all fill in automatically after a short delay. You may edit the name to something that's easier to identify if desired.
- Click Add
- The printer should now appear in your device's list of available printers
Having trouble? Check the troubleshooting tips below.
MacOS 12 (Monterey) or Older
- Open System Preferences...
- Click Printers & Scanners
- Click the plus sign in the bottom left corner to add a new printer
- Click the network icon to add a printer with its IP address
- In the Address field, enter the printer's IP address. The name and location should fill in automatically after a short delay. You may edit the name to something that's easier to identify if desired.
- Click Add
- The printer should now appear in your device's list of available printers
Having trouble? Check the troubleshooting tips below.
Windows 11
- In the Windows search bar, type "printer" and hit Enter to open the Printers & scanners settings page
- Click Add device
- Wait for the list of network printers to populate. Scroll to the bottom of the list to where it says "The printer that I want isn't listed" and click Add manually.
- Select Add a printer using an IP address or hostname, then click Next
- Next to Device type, select IPP
- Enter the IP address of the printer in the Hostname or IP address field
- Click Next
- If prompted for an administrator authorization, see Get Help from Biochemistry IT!
- Once completed, the printer should appear in your device's list of available printers
Having trouble? Check the troubleshooting tips below.
Windows 10
- In the Windows search bar, type "printer" and hit Enter to open the Printers & scanners settings page
- Click Add a printer or scanner
- Wait for the list of network printers to populate. Scroll to the bottom of the list and click The printer that I want isn't listed.
- If prompted for administrator authorization, see Get Help from Biochemistry IT!
- Select Add a printer using an IP address or hostname and click Next
- Next to Device type, select IPP Device
- In the Hostname or IP address field, enter the printer's IP address
- Click Next
- If prompted for administrator authorization, see Get Help from Biochemistry IT!
- Once completed, the printer should appear in your device's list of available printers
Having trouble? Check the troubleshooting tips below.
Troubleshooting Tips
- To wirelessly print with Biochemistry printers, you must be a member of a lab or another group within Biochemistry (e.g. Office, NMRFAM, etc.). If you have not been added to a lab group, contact your PI to request access on your behalf via the Job Board. If you are a staff member outside of the labs, please contact Biochem IT to request access.
- To print, you must connected to the Biochemistry network in one of the following ways...
- Direct wired (Ethernet) connection inside a Biochemistry building
- Connected to Eduroam on campus
- Connected to the Biochemistry VPN (see VPN - Connecting to the Biochemistry VPN)
- If the above troubleshooting steps do not resolve the issue, please see Get Help from Biochemistry IT!