How do I add a printer to my MSU Denver Mac computer?

Overview

This article will guide you to add a networked, on-campus printer to your computer.

Before you begin...

• This article is for faculty and staff using an MSU Denver ITS-issued Mac computer wishing to add a network printer.
• In order to print on campus, your computer must be either:
  • Hard wired into the network using a docking station or Ethernet cable
  • OR on the campus WiFi with the GlobalProtect VPN turned on and connected
• You must know the printer's name, server, and driver/model which can often be found on a label on the physical printer or by asking someone else in your department. Increasingly, printers may have labels on them which help you to identify what the name is.

A sample label present on the front of all new Xerox machines.

Instructions

1. If you are installing a Xerox printer and do not have the proper drivers, please follow the steps below. If the drivers are already installed(MSU Denver computers have them pre-installed), please skip to step 2.
   1. Open your Mac's Launchpad or Spotlight Search and look for "Self Service".

2. On the left-hand side of the screen, there will be a "Printers & Scanners" category. Click Printers & Scanners to open it.
3. Find the application called Printer Drivers and click the Install button beneath it.
4. After the install is complete you may close Self-service and continue with the rest of the steps.

2. Open System Settings either by clicking the Apple logo in the top right-hand corner or by using Spotlight Search (Cmd + Space).
3. Find and click the Printers & Scanners option and click Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax...

4. On the following screen, click the IP tab, and select Line Printer Daemon - LPD from the Protocol dropdown.

5. Enter the Server(from the label on the printer) into the Address field, make sure to add ".winad.msudenver.edu" to the end.
6. Enter the Name(from the label on the printer) into the Queue and Name fields.

6. Click the Use dropdown menu and click Select Software.

7. Search for the Driver/Model (from the label on the printer) and select the appropriate driver.

8. Click the Add button and the printer will be mapped to your computer. You may see an option to select specific Printer Options, your department office manager will have information on what additional features the printer has.

Result

The printer will be installed on your computer. Feel free to print a test page to ensure it is functioning properly.

Additional Information

If you experience any problems during this process please fill out a Printer Issues & Support form or call the Service Desk at (303) 352-7548.