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Connecting to Network Printers

Please note:

These instructions only work if you are connected to the building network in MLH or SH

We'll be using p325 a LaserJet 4250 in the 325 MLH cluster for our example. Instructions are based on Mac OS X version 10.4.2 (a list of dept printers is here)

If you are running MacOS 10.5 "Leopard" you will need to enable browsing.

1. To enable browsing, open a your Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder contained therein and double-click on Terminal. Once the Terminal window opens enter:

   	cupsctl BrowseProtocols='"cups dnssd"'
     

1. Open Printer Setup Utility, located on the system drive, in the Applications/Utilities folder. NOTE Under Leopard (10.5) this is located in the System Preferences located on The Dock. The name of the preference is Print and Fax.
2. Click the "Add" or + button.
3. Scroll down to the printer you want to add. All CSG network printers should be discovered automatically if you're connected to the network. If not, try clicking on the "Default Browser" button. Wait a minute or two for the Mac to discover all of the network printers.
4. Click "Add"
5. Repeat the sequence for other network printers you wish to add

To duplex print, select "Layout" in the print window and select "Long-edged binding" next to the "Two_Sided:" dialog box.