Install Printers on macOS

Our current printserver does support the automatic detection and installation of printers on macOS. Therefore, not all printers will be listed when you simply try to add a new printer via the Settings dialogue. This guide helps you to set up a printer manually.

Prerequisites

To install the printer, please note down the following information:

• Name of the printer at Vogelwarte (e.g. OG1_PrintEDV)

  • This information can be found on a Vogelwarte Windows computer by connecting to \\printserver2019 in Windows Explorer.

• Make and model of the printer

Step-by-step Guide

1. Download and install the driver for the specific printer model from the manufacturers website.
2. In the macOS Settings app, go to Printers & Scanners and click Add Printer, Scanner or Fax 4.In the Add