Printing, Apple, Add a Network Printer on macOS
This guide simplifies the process of adding a network printer on your Mac computer.
Steps to Add a Network Printer on macOS
1. Open System Settings.
2. Click Printers & Scanners in the left sidebar.
3. Click Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax…
4. Click Advanced.
- If Advanced does not appear in your toolbar:
- Right-click the Default icon in the toolbar.
- Choose Customize Toolbar... from the menu that appears.
- Drag the Advanced (gear icon) to the toolbar.
5. In the Type section, select LPD/LPR Host or Printer.
6. Set the URL as lpd://vetprint.vetmed.illinois.edu/PrinterName (the printer's name should be displayed on the printer).
7. Rename the printer to something memorable in the Name section and add the Location of the printer.
8. Select Generic PostScript Printer in the Use dropdown.
9. Click Add.
10. Enable Duplex Printing Unit, then click OK.
11. The printer has now been added to your computer.
