How to connect a network printer to a device running macOS. Devices connected via USB do not need to be added using this method.
Add a shared network printer
Instructions
Open System Preferences and go to Printers & Scanners
Click the + button in the bottom left-hand side of the printers field
On the new window, hold control and click on the blank space to the right of the Windows tab. It should show a menu. Select Customize Toolbar…
Another windows will appear. Drag and drop the Advanced tab on the top toolbar next to the Windows tab and click Done.
Click the Advanced tab and enter the printer information.
The Type will be Windows printer via spoolss
The URL can be found in the printer list here.
The name and location are optional.
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.
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 (tray options/duplex printing/etc.). Select the appropriate options. If you are unsure, you can leave the options unchecked.
How to add a personal office printer by IP
Instructions
Open System Preferences and go to Printers & Scanners
Click the + button in the bottom left-hand side of the Printers field.
Select the IP option and enter the IP address of your printer. Some options will automatically fill.
Choose the Line Printer Daemon Protocol.
Enter your preferred name in the Name field.
Optional: Enter a room number in the Location field.
Click Add to add the printer.
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 (tray options/duplex printing/etc.). Select the appropriate options. If you are unsure, you can leave the options unchecked.
