Mac and PC
Include instructions for finding and installing drivers. Include instructions for adding the printer.
include a section for "what you need"
General instructions:
What you need:
- Mac or PC Computer
- Printer
- USB cable (optional)
- Paper (for a print test)
Mac
To add a printer, use its IP address and these steps:
- Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Printers & Scanners
2. Click the "+" Plus and complete the printer setup wizard:
3. Choose the IP tab (Globe icon) and enter the printer's settings:
4. Address: the printer's IP address
5. Protocol: Line Printer Daemon - LPD
6.Name: a descriptive name of your choice, I recommend including the printer's IP
Notes:
- If you have the printer-specific driver installed: the correct driver typically auto-selects
- If it doesn't, click the dropdown, choose Select Software, then pick the driver for the printer's model
- If you don't have the printer-specific driver installed: you can use the Generic PostScript Driver
- Click Add
- Send a test print job
PC
To add a printer, use its IP address and these steps:
1. Using the search bar in the bottom left corner of your screen, type "Printers & Scanners".
2. Click "Add a printer or scanner" and then click "The printer I want isn't listed".
3. Click "Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname" and then click "Next"
4. Under Device Type, choose "TCP/IP Device".
5. For Hostname or IP address, type your IP address.
6. For Port name, type your IP address.
7. Make sure "Query the printer and automatically select driver to use" is checked and click "Next".
Finding and Installing PC Drivers
Windows Update will have the latest printer driver
Select Start, then select Settings > Update & Security .
Select Check for updates.
If Windows Update finds an updated driver, it will download and install it, and your printer will automatically use it.
Install software that came with your printer
- If your printer came with a disc, it might contain software that can help you install drivers for your printer or check for driver updates.
Download and install the driver from the printer manufacturer’s website
Check your printer manufacturer’s support site. To find it, search the internet for the name of your printer manufacturer plus the word “support,” such as “HP support.”
Driver updates are often available in the “Drivers” section of a printer manufacturer’s website. Some support sites let you search for your printer model number directly. Locate and download the latest driver for your printer model, then follow the installation instructions on the manufacturer’s website.
Most drivers are self-installing. After you download them, double-click (or double-tap) the file to begin installing it. Then follow these steps to remove and reinstall the printer.
Select Start , then select Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners .
Under Printers & scanners, find the printer, select it, and then select Remove device.
After removing your printer, add it back by selecting Add a printer or scanner. Wait for your device to find nearby printers, select the one you want, and then select Add device.
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On PC:
Download the Print Driver
1. Download the driver
2. Double click the downloaded file to unzip it
3. Browse to a convenient file location such as the Desktop or Downloads and unzip the file
Add a printer
1. In the Start Menu, search for then select "Printers & Scanners"
2. Click "Add a printer or scanner"
3. Wait a few seconds then choose "The printer that I want isn't listed"
4. Choose "Add a printer by hostname or IP address". Click Next.
5. Next to "Hostname or IP address", enter the IP address: 172.17.100.17 . Click Next.
6. On "Install the printer driver":
a. Click Have Disk...
b. Navigate to where you downloaded and unzipped the driver and open the disk1 folder
c. click RICSETUP64. Click Open. Click OK.
d. Click PS Driver for Universal Print. Click Next.
7. If asked "Which version of the driver do you want to use?", Leave "Use the driver that is currently installed (Recommended)" selected. Click Next.
8. Give the printer a descriptive name of your choice, I recommend including the printer's IP. Click Next.
9. Choose "do not share this printer". Click Next.
10. Click Print a Test Page or click Finish if you don't want to print a test page.