Adding a Campus Printer - Mac OS

Overview

These directions describe the correct way to add a networked/shared printer on a macOS computer. The entire process is easy and should only take 5-15 minutes. There are 4 parts to this guide and each part includes several smaller steps. Follow the instructions step by step to add the printer to your computer. If you get stuck, you can contact support@evergreen.edu or submit a support request at help.evergreen.edu for assistance.

Part 1: Gather Required Information

Gather the following information for the networked printer you will be adding:

1. Print Server URL: At the time of this writing, the URL is: \\octopus
2. Print queue name: Campus printers should have a label adhered to them indication the queue name. Usually, this is the printer's location and model. For example: HELPDESK_8600