Printing (macOS) - Adding a Copy Code for a Canon Copier

Follow these steps to save a Department ID, or copy code, for a Canon copier.
  1. Open System Settings (macOS 13 and later) or System Preferences (macOS 12 and earlier).
  2. Select Printers & Scanners.
  3. Select the Canon copier.

    If you do not see the copier in your list of printers, see Printing (macOS) - Mapping a Departmental Printer for steps to connect.

  4. Click Options & Supplies...
  5. Go to the Utility tab and click Open Printer Utility.

    If you do not see the Utility tab, contact the TechZone for assistance.

  6. Click Printer Information. If you are prompted to allow finding devices on local networks, click Allow.
  7. Once you see the Printer Information popup, click OK to close it.
  8. In the "User Management" dropdown, select Department ID Management OR check the Use Department ID Management checkbox, whichever option is available to you.
  9. Enter your copy code into the "Department ID" field. In most cases, you should leave the "PIN" blank.
  10. Click Save Settings.
  11. Send a print job to the copier to test that you can print without being prompted for a code.


Keywordsdepartment ID user number printer copier mfp mfd   Doc ID121399
OwnerDavid H.GroupL&S Learning Support Services
Created2022-09-15 14:39:00Updated2024-10-17 14:56:45
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