Add an SMPH Printer to a MacOS computer

Step by step instructions on adding an SMPH printer to a Mac computer.

- Confirm you are on the SMPH wired network, or connected to the VPN (via GlobalProtect).

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

Printers & Scanners button

- Select the Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax… button.

Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax button

- In the Add Printer window, choose the Globe icon (second from left).

Globe icon

- Enter the following information:

Address: smph-prn.ad.wisc.edu

Protocol: Line Printer Daemon - LPD

Queue: Exact name of printer as listed on the print server.

Example: HSLC-3370-BW-HPM401

Name: Can be whatever makes sense to the end user

Example: IT Office - BW

Location:  Building & room number

Example: 3370 HSLC

Use: Generic PostScript Printer, or Select Software (see below)

HP Printers - Generic PostScript Printer

Canon, or Brother - Select Software

NOTE: For a Canon or Brother printer, you will need to install the specific printer driver, from the manufacturer, before adding the printer.

Printer Configuration Example

- Click Add, then select configuration specifics, if needed (Duplex Printing Unit, Dept. Code, etc.), then click OK.

Duplex Printing Configuration

- Printer should now be added. Send a test print job to confirm.



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Doc ID:
87704
Owned by:
Adrian G. in SMPH
Created:
2018-11-12
Updated:
2026-07-13
Sites:
DoIT Help Desk, School of Medicine and Public Health