Printer Set-up for Mac

1. Make sure your wireless networking is enabled and that you are connected to IllinoisNet.
2. Open the Finder, then at the top of the screen, click Go then Connect to Server…

   

3. For the "Server Address" field, type smb://ischoolprint.ad.uillinois.edu/drivers and click Connect.

   

4. If it prompts for authentication, enter your NetID and University password.
   Note: Your computer will populate your log in name from your Mac. Make sure to change this to your NetID and type in your University password as opposed to your computer password.

If you are installing printers in 501 E. Daniel:

1. 1. Go to the HP Drivers folder and drag the Mac installer Janus_Driver_v6.1.pkg to your Desktop. Open it from there and follow the installation instructions, accepting all default settings until it finishes. At some point you may need to enter an administrator username and password. This driver will be used for Janus (the printer on the second floor near the central staircase) and other black and white printers. When it's done, delete the file on your Desktop.

      

   2. Navigate back to the Drivers folder by clicking the left arrow at the top left of the Finder window. Open Xerox Drivers and drag the Mac installer Optimus_Driver_v5.13.dmg to the Desktop. Open it from there and follow the installation instructions, accepting all default settings. This driver will be used for Optimus, the color printer on the second floor near the Help Desk. When prompted to Select a Printer, you should not select a printer at this point. Click Continue then Continue again to complete the install. At some point you may need to enter an administrator username and password. When it's done, delete the file on your Desktop.

If you are installing printers in 614 E. Daniel:

1. 1. Navigate back to the Drivers folder by clicking the left arrow at the top left of the Finder window. Open Ricoh Drivers and drag the Mac folder to the Desktop. Open it from there and click on Ricoh_PS_For_C600_Printers.dmg. This will mount a disk image that contains the Ricoh driver installer. Click on the installer and follow the installation instructions. 
      1. This driver will be for all of the Ricoh P C600 printers in the new building (Luna, Mimas, Ariel, Styx, and Atlas).
   2. Return to the Ricoh drivers folder you dragged to your desktop, and repeat step "a" with Ricoh_IM_C3000_C3500_C4500_LIO_1.8.0.0.dmg. 
      1. This will install the drivers for the two printer/scanners in the new building (Titan-faculty/staff access only and Charon). When it's done, delete the file on your Desktop.

Adding a Printer

1. Click on the Apple in the main menu bar and select System Settings. From there, choose Printers & Scanners.
2. Click on the + icon under the "Printer" menu. This will open a new window.

   

3. If you don't see an Advanced button in the toolbar, CTRL-click in the toolbar area where you see the "Default", "Fax", "IP", and "Windows" options. Select Customize Toolbar... and drag the Advanced button (with the gear icon) onto the toolbar from the previous window.

   

4. Select Advanced and then specify these settings:
   • Type: Windows printer via spools
   • Device: Another Device
   • URL: smb://ischoolprint.ad.uillinois.edu/printername?encryption=no
     Replace "printername" with the printer you want to install (all lowercase).
   • Name: The printer name (such as Janus or Optimus). Whatever name is useful for you will work here.
   • Location (optional): You can leave this blank.
   • Use: Select Printer Software… and search for the correct model:
     

     501 E. Daniel St. (Old Building)

     • For Janus, select HP LaserJet 600 M601 M602 M603.
     • For Optimus, choose Xerox AltaLink C8045, 5.13.2.

     614 E. Daniel St. (New Building)

     • For Luna, Mimas, Ariel, Styx, and Atlas, select RICOH P C600 PS.
     • For Titan (faculty/staff access only) and Charon, select RICOH IM C3500 PS.
   • You can find more printer model information and their locations here.

     

5. Click Add to save this printer.
6. If installing Optimus, select Configure when the Setting up 'optimus...' window is displayed. Under Paper Trays select 5 Trays, and under Finisher select Office Finisher. Click OK.
7. Click Continue.
8. At this point, the printer will be added to your printer list. When you print using the printer, a login screen may come up. Instead of your computer's username and password (as set by default), enter your NetID and University password.