Versions Compared

Key

  • This line was added.
  • This line was removed.
  • Formatting was changed.

...

  1. Open System Preferences and select Printers & Scanners

  2. Click on the + icon in the bottom left hand side of the Printers & Scanners pop up window

  3. Control + click on the blank space to the right of the Windows tab in the Add pop up window

    1. Select Customize Toolbar… on the menu

  4. In the new window, drag and drop the Advanced tab on the top toolbar next to the Windows tab and click Done

  5. Click the Advanced tab and enter the following information for the printer:

    1. Type: Windows printer via spoolss

    2. Device: Another Device

    3. URL: The URL can be Enter the URL of your printer found in the printer list herespreadsheet at the bottom of the Printing page

    4. Name: e.g. ETB IT Suite

    5. Location: e.g. ETB 3019

    6. Use: Generic PCL Printer

      1. If the Generic PCL Printer option isn’t available, there is an issue with the URL. Make sure that there are no spaces and the format is like the one in the screenshot below.

  6. If macOS is unable to determine the exact configuration of your printer, it will ask you a few questions about what hardware configurations the printer has (e.g. tray options, duplex printing, etc.). Select the appropriate options. If you are unsure, you can leave the options unchecked.

...