How to add a Lab Printer to a Mac

Creation date: 12/6/2021 1:25 PM    Updated: 4/2/2025 9:06 AM   mac print printer

For MacOS Sequoia, Sonoma, Ventura:

1. Make sure you are connected to the network via ethernet cable or WiFi.
    Use networks UC-CSHL, LC-CSHL, or OC-CSHL
.


2. Go to System Settings: Apple Logo -> System Settings


3. Go to Printers & Scanners:

- 1. On left side, scroll down and select "Printers and Scanners"

- 2. On right side, select "Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax..."

4. Complete the following steps on the "Add Printer" pane:

- 1. Select the “IP” tab on the top menu bar. Enter the IP address (143.48.xxx.xxx) in the “Address” line.

- 2. Select Protocol “LPD” from the drop-down. In "Name" line, add printer name.

- 3. If you do not see the Make and Model of the printer you are using, Generic Postscript Printer should work for basic functionality. You can search for the appropriate drive online by searching for the make and model of the printer. 


7. Click “Add” in the bottom right corner to finish the setup.



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For MacOS Monterey and earlier:


1. Make sure you are connected to the network via ethernet cable or WiFi.  Use networks UC-CSHL, LC-CSHL, or OC-CSHL
.


2. Go to System Preferences.



3. Select "Printers & Scanners".

4. Click the "+" Symbol.


5. Select the “IP” tab on the top menu bar. Enter the IP address (143.48.xxx.xxx) in the “Address” line and Select Protocol “LPD” from the drop-down. In "Name" line, add printer name.



6. If you do not see the Make and Model of the printer you are using, Generic Postscript Printer should work for basic functionality. You can search for the appropriate drivers online by searching for the make and model of the printer. Printer software should be installed prior to adding the printer.


7. Click “Add” in the bottom right corner to finish the setup.


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