Add an SMPH Printer to a MacOS 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.
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- Select the Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax… button.
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- In the Add Printer window, choose the Globe icon (second from left).

- 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.

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

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