Difference between revisions of "Print from Mac"

Latest revision as of 16:42, 31 October 2023

UPDATED GUIDE FOR INSTALLING PRINTERS File:Guide.pdf

Optional method for adding network printers

This is not a fully supported way of adding printers to a Mac (mostly for non-domain computers), as it cannot guarantee that all printing features will be available (i.e. stapling might not work). For further assistance using the optional procedure please contact IT-support.

It will use another print server (CUPS), and will require that a universal or specific printer driver has already been downloaded and unpacked or already installed on you computer (**)

Find the name of the printer you want to add. CUPS printer names does NOT start with "comp-". Printer list can be found here

Open System Preferences (under the Apple Logo) for adding printer.

Click Printers & Scanners.

Click "Add a printer" (the PLUS sign).

Click IP.

Enter the Adresse of the CUPS server: cups.compute.dtu.dk (which is then accepted as a "valid and complete hos name or address.")

Enter the printer in the Queue: example "cm322222a" and set the Protocol to IPP.

Now issue a name for the printer and a location if you like.

Choose the Generic Postscript Driver (do not use a PCL drive because colours are not supported)

Click "Add"

After a period the Setting up-procedure offers an opportunity to add a Duplex Printing Unit. Apply if available.

Press OK and the printer is now added and ready to print to.