How to: Set up an IP printer on your Mac


Instructions

  1. Open System Preferences.

  2. Click Printers and Scanners.

    MacOS System Preferences with the Printers and Scanners button highlighted

  3. Click the plus button (+).

    The plus button on the left side highlighted

  4. At the top, click the network icon. Configure the following information and click the Add button:

    • Address: Type the IP address of your printer. If you do not know your printer's IP address, consult the manufacturer's website or the manual received with the printer to determine how to locate it.
    • Protocol: Line Printer Daemon - LPD
    • Name: Type a descriptive name for your printer.
    • Use: Make sure that the correct printer drivers have been selected for your printer. If the driver listed in the "Use" field is Generic Postscript Printer, you most likely do not have the correct drivers installed. Visit your printer manufacturer's website to obtain the latest drivers for your printer.

    in the Add printer page the address line is underlined, protocol field with "line printer Daemon - LPD" selected

  5. Please wait while the printer is set up.

    dialog box printer setting up

  6. If prompted about your printer's options, set them appropriately. For instance, if your printer supports duplexing, check the box for that option. Click OK when done.

    the setting up printer dialog box, with the duplex printing unit selection unchecked with the OK button highlighted

Outcome

You have set up a network printer on your Mac.

the printers and scanners page with the network printer listed on the left