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We support printing from user managed Mac OS X 10.7 or later 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 10.8 or later machines.  Please note that you have to be on a UMIACS network directly or connected to the [[VPN]].


[[Image:osx-print00.png|right|100px]]
[[Image:BigSur_Print00.png|right|100px]]
=System Preferences=
=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 '''Printers & Scanners''' from the Hardware panel.
To start, open your System Preferences from the Dock or Applications folder.  Once you have opened it, click '''Printers & Scanners'''.


[[Image:osx-print01.png|right|100px]]
[[Image:BigSur_Print01.png|right|100px]]


=Print & Fax=
=Print & Fax=
When the '''Printers & Scanners''' 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.
When the '''Printers & Scanners''' window appears, create a new local printer by clicking the '''+''' icon in the lower left corner of the first pane in the window.


=Add Printer=
=Add Printer=
This will bring up a Add Printer dialog.  Please ensure that you have selected IP.
This will bring up a 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/'''. For clarification, the queue is typically the printer name.
* 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.
* 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:osx-print02.png]]
[[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 thru the list to find your specific make and model of printer. Click on it, and hit Ok.
 
[[Image:PrinterSoftware_BigSur.png]]
 
'''Step 4:'''  Click Add on the next window and it should install your printers 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:
 
 
'''Step 1:''' In Preview, when trying to print, select the "Show Details" button in the bottom left corner.
 
 
[[Image:Show_Settings.png|500px|]]
 
 
'''Step 2:''' In the middle right, where it says "Preview," select "Printer Features" instead of "Preview".
 
 
[[Image:Printer_Features.png|500px|]]
 
 
'''Step 3:''' Set "Feature Sets" to "Finishing".
 
 
[[Image:Finishing.png|500px|]]
 
 
'''Step 4:''' A "Staple" dropdown list will appear at the bottom of the window.  Select your preferred staple option.
 
 
[[Image:Staple.png|500px|]]


You should now be able to print to this printer/queue from any Mac OS X print menu.


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

Revision as of 21:06, 20 November 2020

We support printing from user managed macOS 10.8 or later machines. Please note that you have to be on a UMIACS network directly or connected to the VPN.

BigSur Print00.png

System Preferences

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

BigSur Print01.png

Print & Fax

When the Printers & Scanners window appears, create a new local printer by clicking the + icon in the lower left corner of the first pane in the window.

Add Printer

This will bring up a 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 thru the list to find your specific make and model of printer. Click on it, and hit Ok.

PrinterSoftware BigSur.png

Step 4: Click Add on the next window and it should install your printers 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.