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We support printing from user managed Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 machines.  Please note that you have to be on a UMIACS network directly or connected to the [[VPN]].
We support printing from user managed macOS 13.x or later machines.  


[[Image:osx-print00.png|right|100px]]
'''Note: You must be on a UMIACS network directly or connected to the [[VPN]] in order to print.'''
=System Preferences=
To start you need to open your System Preferences from your Dock or the Applications folder. Once you have opened it you will need to click '''Print & Fax''' from the Hardware panel ( Called '''Print & Scan''' in 10.7 (Lion) ).


[[Image:osx-print01.png|right|100px]]
=System Settings=
To start, open your System Settings from the Dock or Applications folder.  Once you have opened it, click '''Printers & Scanners'''.
 
[[Image:Ventura_Print00.png|300px]]


=Print & Fax=
=Print & Fax=
When the '''Print & Fax''' (or '''Print & Scan''') window appears you will need to create a new local printer by clicking the '''+''' icon in the lower left corner of the first pane in the window.
On the '''Printers & Scanners''' page,  create a new local printer by clicking the '''Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax...''' button that is below the printer list.


=Add Printer=
=Add Printer=
This will bring up a Add Printer dialog.  Please ensure that the that you have selected IP.
This will bring up the Add Printer dialog.


'''Note:''' If you just want basic printing, use the steps below. If you would like to enable all the advanced options for the printer, jump over this section to '''"Enabling Advanced Printer Options"'''.
* Jump over to the '''IP''' tab
* Set Protocol to '''Internet Printing Protocol - IPP'''
* Set Protocol to '''Internet Printing Protocol - IPP'''
* Set Address to '''print.umiacs.umd.edu'''
* Set Address to '''print.umiacs.umd.edu'''
* Set the queue to =printers/queue= in this example for cps3142 it would be '''printers/cps3142'''.  You have to make sure the queue is prefixed by '''printers/'''
* Set the Queue to printers/queue; in this example for cps432-3208 it would be '''printers/cps432-3208'''.  You have to make sure the queue is prefixed by '''printers/'''. For clarification, the queue is typically the printer name.
* Set Name to the queue you are trying to use
* Set Name to the name of the printer you are trying to use. This makes it easily Identifiable in your list of printers.
* It will always select '''Generic Postscript Printer'''.  If you need to access the more advanced features of a queue/printer you will need take extra steps, please see the Advanced section at the bottom of this page.
* It will always select '''Generic Postscript Printer'''.  If you need to access the more advanced features of a queue/printer or you were '''not able to print by choosing Generic Postscript Printer''', you will need to take extra steps, please see the Advanced section at the bottom of this page.
* Select Add
* Select Add
* You will be asked about enabling duplex. If you know the printer has the option, which is true for most of our printers, go ahead and enable it. Then hit OK. If you're not sure, just leave it disabled. You can always enable it after the queue is added.
[[Image:AddPrinter_BigSur.png]]
You should now be able to print to this printer/queue from any macOS print menu.
=Enabling Advanced Printer Features=
Some printers may have features not accessible with the default drivers provided above. If this is the case, follow the guide below to identify, and install your print drivers from their manufacturer.
'''Note:''' If you already installed the printer with generic drivers, you will need to highlight the printer and click '''-''', before attempting to add it again. You may also need a system update to get the latest drivers from Apple, if your printer does not have software drivers listed in the next steps.
'''Step 1:'''  Locate your printers name and search for its Make and Model here: http://print.umiacs.umd.edu/printers/
'''Step 2:'''  Follow the '''Add Printer''' steps above until you get to '''Generic Postscript Printer'''. Select '''Software''', then '''Add'''.
[[Image:SelectSoftware_BigSur.png]]
'''Step 3:'''  A window labeled "Printer Software" will now pop up. Scroll through the list to find your specific make and model of printer. Click on it, and hit Ok.
'''NOTE''': If you cannot find the printer's make and model and need Advanced Printing Features, try downloading the drivers from Apple's [https://support.apple.com/kb/dl1888?locale=en_US| website] and reinstalling the printer from step 1.
[[Image:PrinterSoftware_BigSur.png]]
'''Step 4:'''  Click Add on the next window and it should install your printer's software suite. You should have a list of options (if they are available) that looks similar this:
[[Image:InstallOptions_BigSur.png]]
'''Final Step:''' Enable the Options you wish to use, Click '''OK'''.  You should now be able to print to this printer/queue from any macOS print menu.
=Printing With Stapler=
For print jobs using the stapler, follow the guide below.  Printers with staplers are located in Iribe, in rooms 3149, 3208, 4149, 4208, and 5208.
To add/ connect to a printer with stapling capabilities:
'''Step 1:''' Follow the "Enabling Advanced Printer Features" guide until you reach Step 4.
'''Step 2:''' In the window that appears labeled "Setting up [your printer name]" set "HP 3-Bin Stapler/Stacker" to "Mailbox Mode".
[[Image:Mailbox_Mode.png|500px|]]
'''Step 3:''' Select "OK" in the bottom right corner.
'''To Print:''' To complete the print job using the stapler once the printer has been added:


[[Image:osx-print02.png]]


You should now be able to print to this printer/queue from any Mac OS X print menu.
'''Step 1:''' In Preview, when trying to print, select the "Show Details" button in the bottom left corner.


=Exceptional Printers=
For the following printers you will need to add a different driver because they don't work well with the generic one causing any print job to get stuck in the "Printing" status on on your Mac and with a state of "Stopped" in the CUPS web interface here: http://print.umiacs.umd.edu/jobs. In order to fix this you do not need to download an additional driver, it is already present in Mac OS X.


Printers: '''ps4430b''', '''ps3126'''
[[Image:Show_Settings.png|500px|]]


* In the previous step, while adding the printer, instead of leaving the selected '''Generic Postscript Printer''' choose '''Select Printer Software...'''


[[Image:MacPrinterDriverPic3.png]]
'''Step 2:''' In the middle right, where it says "Preview," select "Printer Features" instead of "Preview".


* Look for '''HP LaserJet p4010''' and select the series.
**If this driver is unavailable, look for '''HP LaserJet Series PCL 4/5''' instead


[[Image:MacPrinterDriverPic4.png]]
[[Image:Printer_Features.png|500px|]]


* After selecting and clicking OK you will receive the following window, where you will be able to choose options for the printer. Enable duplex, and change Collation in Printer to more than 288 MB


[[Image:MacPrinterDriverPic5.png]]
'''Step 3:''' Set "Feature Sets" to "Finishing".


* After you click on Continue the dialogue box should close and you should see the printer added to your list of installed printers. The printer is now ready for use.


=Advanced=
[[Image:Finishing.png|500px|]]


You will need to first download a copy of the Postcript Printer Definition file from the print server.  This can be fetched with any normal browser by going to
  http://print.umiacs.umd.edu/printers/queue.ppd


Where '''queue''' is the queue/printer you want to get extra features fromFor example here is a few links to our major public printers.
'''Step 4:''' A "Staple" dropdown list will appear at the bottom of the windowSelect your preferred staple option.


* http://print.umiacs.umd.edu/printers/cps3142.ppd - AV Williams Building room 3142
* http://print.umiacs.umd.edu/printers/ps3142.ppd - AV Williams Building room 3142
* http://print.umiacs.umd.edu/printers/cps4430a.ppd - AV Williams Building room 4430
* http://print.umiacs.umd.edu/printers/cps296-3120Hb.ppd - Biomolecular Sciences Building room 3120H


Please save this file to your hard disk as you will need use the file chooser to select it in the next step.  If you don't see the queue you want please just reconstruct the URL above and substitute in your queue name.
[[Image:Staple.png|500px|]]


Next go back to the '''Print & Fax''' (or '''Print & Scan''') dialog and click the '''Options & Supplies...''' button for the queue you want to modify.


[[Image:osx-print03.png]]
'''Step 5:''' Press "Print" in the bottom right corner.


You will need to navigate to the Driver tab and select the option '''Other...''' from the Print Using option. This will bring up a file chooser that you will need to select the file you downloaded from.
=Printing Stored Jobs=
'''Pre-requisite:''' Requires [[MacOSPrinting#Enabling_Advanced_Printer_Features | advanced print features]] to be enabled.
If you are printing a sensitive document and do not want the printer to print it right away, you can configure a stored job. The stored job lets you hold a print job until you enter a PIN to release the job. You can configure a stored job following the instructions below:


[[Image:osx-printingadv00.png]]
# Go to File > Print or Press Command + P to open the Printer menu.
# Select the printer where you want to send the print job.
# Click the dropdown list under Copies & Pages and select '''Job Storage'''.
#:[[File:Step03.png|400px]]
# From the Mode dropdown list, select '''Personal Job''' (or '''Stored Job''' if you want to share the document with others).
#:[[File:Step04.png|400px]]
# Leave the username to default or specify a custom username.
# Check the box '''Use PIN to Print''' and enter a 4-digit number. Hit '''Print'''.
#:[[File:Step06.png|400px]]


This will fill in all the default options and you can then click Okay.  If you have questions or need help please contact [mailto:staff@umiacs.umd.edu staff@umiacs.umd.edu].
'''To print the stored jobs:'''
# From the Home screen of the printer tap on '''Print from Job Storage''' (or '''Print''' > '''Print from Job Storage''').
# In the '''Stored Job to Print''' screen, select the name of the folder where the job is stored. By default, the name of the folder will be your username unless you customized it earlier.
# Select the name of the document and enter the PIN.
# Hit '''Print'''.

Latest revision as of 20:45, 18 July 2024

We support printing from user managed macOS 13.x or later machines.

Note: You must be on a UMIACS network directly or connected to the VPN in order to print.

System Settings

To start, open your System Settings from the Dock or Applications folder. Once you have opened it, click Printers & Scanners.

Ventura Print00.png

Print & Fax

On the Printers & Scanners page, create a new local printer by clicking the Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax... button that is below the printer list.

Add Printer

This will bring up the Add Printer dialog.


Note: If you just want basic printing, use the steps below. If you would like to enable all the advanced options for the printer, jump over this section to "Enabling Advanced Printer Options".


  • Jump over to the IP tab
  • Set Protocol to Internet Printing Protocol - IPP
  • Set Address to print.umiacs.umd.edu
  • Set the Queue to printers/queue; in this example for cps432-3208 it would be printers/cps432-3208. You have to make sure the queue is prefixed by printers/. For clarification, the queue is typically the printer name.
  • Set Name to the name of the printer you are trying to use. This makes it easily Identifiable in your list of printers.
  • It will always select Generic Postscript Printer. If you need to access the more advanced features of a queue/printer or you were not able to print by choosing Generic Postscript Printer, you will need to take extra steps, please see the Advanced section at the bottom of this page.
  • Select Add
  • You will be asked about enabling duplex. If you know the printer has the option, which is true for most of our printers, go ahead and enable it. Then hit OK. If you're not sure, just leave it disabled. You can always enable it after the queue is added.

AddPrinter BigSur.png

You should now be able to print to this printer/queue from any macOS print menu.

Enabling Advanced Printer Features

Some printers may have features not accessible with the default drivers provided above. If this is the case, follow the guide below to identify, and install your print drivers from their manufacturer.


Note: If you already installed the printer with generic drivers, you will need to highlight the printer and click -, before attempting to add it again. You may also need a system update to get the latest drivers from Apple, if your printer does not have software drivers listed in the next steps.


Step 1: Locate your printers name and search for its Make and Model here: http://print.umiacs.umd.edu/printers/


Step 2: Follow the Add Printer steps above until you get to Generic Postscript Printer. Select Software, then Add.


SelectSoftware BigSur.png


Step 3: A window labeled "Printer Software" will now pop up. Scroll through the list to find your specific make and model of printer. Click on it, and hit Ok.

NOTE: If you cannot find the printer's make and model and need Advanced Printing Features, try downloading the drivers from Apple's website and reinstalling the printer from step 1.

PrinterSoftware BigSur.png

Step 4: Click Add on the next window and it should install your printer's software suite. You should have a list of options (if they are available) that looks similar this:

InstallOptions BigSur.png

Final Step: Enable the Options you wish to use, Click OK. You should now be able to print to this printer/queue from any macOS print menu.

Printing With Stapler

For print jobs using the stapler, follow the guide below. Printers with staplers are located in Iribe, in rooms 3149, 3208, 4149, 4208, and 5208.

To add/ connect to a printer with stapling capabilities:


Step 1: Follow the "Enabling Advanced Printer Features" guide until you reach Step 4.


Step 2: In the window that appears labeled "Setting up [your printer name]" set "HP 3-Bin Stapler/Stacker" to "Mailbox Mode".


Mailbox Mode.png


Step 3: Select "OK" in the bottom right corner.


To Print: To complete the print job using the stapler once the printer has been added:


Step 1: In Preview, when trying to print, select the "Show Details" button in the bottom left corner.


Show Settings.png


Step 2: In the middle right, where it says "Preview," select "Printer Features" instead of "Preview".


Printer Features.png


Step 3: Set "Feature Sets" to "Finishing".


Finishing.png


Step 4: A "Staple" dropdown list will appear at the bottom of the window. Select your preferred staple option.


Staple.png


Step 5: Press "Print" in the bottom right corner.

Printing Stored Jobs

Pre-requisite: Requires advanced print features to be enabled. If you are printing a sensitive document and do not want the printer to print it right away, you can configure a stored job. The stored job lets you hold a print job until you enter a PIN to release the job. You can configure a stored job following the instructions below:

  1. Go to File > Print or Press Command + P to open the Printer menu.
  2. Select the printer where you want to send the print job.
  3. Click the dropdown list under Copies & Pages and select Job Storage.
    Step03.png
  4. From the Mode dropdown list, select Personal Job (or Stored Job if you want to share the document with others).
    Step04.png
  5. Leave the username to default or specify a custom username.
  6. Check the box Use PIN to Print and enter a 4-digit number. Hit Print.
    Step06.png

To print the stored jobs:

  1. From the Home screen of the printer tap on Print from Job Storage (or Print > Print from Job Storage).
  2. In the Stored Job to Print screen, select the name of the folder where the job is stored. By default, the name of the folder will be your username unless you customized it earlier.
  3. Select the name of the document and enter the PIN.
  4. Hit Print.