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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



Keywordsprint, printing, printer, macOS   Doc ID128625
OwnerEric R.GroupSchool of Pharmacy
Created2023-05-26 16:28:26Updated2023-05-26 16:38:30
SitesSchool of Pharmacy
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