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--- print:macosx [2011/06/01 20:08] – dreger
+++ print:macosx [2012/02/04 09:23] – [Install a network printer on Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6)] zedv
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-====== Install a network printer on Mac OS X ======
+====== Installing a network printer on Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) ======
+Requirements:
+  * your ZEDAT login and password
+  * the name of the printer you want to connect to
+  * the following instructions will only work on a computer connected to the local network within the physics department network or the //eduroam// wireless network
+  * the model name of the printer (optional but //recommended//)
 See also: Apple Knowledge Base [[http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3049|How to manually add a Windows shared printer]]
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-  * Select **Print & Fax** from the Preferences Window:
+  * Select **Print & Fax** from the System Preferences window:
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-  * Click on the small **+** sign below the list of already installed printers:
+  * Click on the small **+**-sign below the list of already installed printers:
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-  * Right-click on the empty space on the toolbar next to the **Windows** button and select **Customize Toolbar...*:
+  * Right-click on the empty space on the toolbar next to the **Windows** button and select **Customize Toolbar...**:
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-  * If you are uncertain about the exakt printer model, choose **Generic PCL Laser Printer** below **Print Using...**:
+  * If you are unsure about the exact printer model, choose **Generic PCL Laser Printer** below **Print Using...**:
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-  * If you know the printer model, select **Select Printer Software...** and choose the right model from the list:
+  * If you know the printer model, select **Select Printer Software...** and choose the right model from the list. If your specific model is not listed, you will have to download additional drivers from the [[http://support.apple.com/downloads|Apple Support Downloads website]] first.
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   * After clicking the **Add** button you will be asked for options installed on the printer (e.g. duplex units or additional paper trays):
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+  * You should now be able to print to the network printer. When printing, you will be asked for your ZEDAT account and password:
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+====== Install a network printer on Mac OS X Snow Lion (10.7) ======
+Open in your browser your local //CUPS// with [[http://localhost:631/admin]] the administrator tab. Click on //Add Printer//.
+{{ :print:screen_shot_2012-02-02_at_3.48.55_pm.png?600 |}}
+If it's asked, please enter the username and password for your Mac. Scroll down to the end and choose **Windows Printer via spools**.
+{{ :print:screen_shot_2012-02-02_at_3.50.34_pm.png?600 |}}
+Then enter **smb:%%/%%/wprint.imp.fu-berlin.de///printername//** in the box next to //Connection// and click //Continue//.
+{{ :print:screen_shot_2012-02-02_at_3.52.29_pm.png?600 |}}
+The boxes in next window need to be filled in with the information about the printer like name and location. When it's done click again //Continue//.
+{{ :print:screen_shot_2012-02-03_at_7.02.18_pm.png?600 |}}
+Choose then the manufacturer of the printer. After clicking //Continue// there are different models available.
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+If the driver for your printer does not exist please install it from the Apple support page [[http://support.apple.com/downloads/]] and enter the **manufacturer name** and **printer drivers** as keywords. Download and install them, then refresh the CUPS page.
+{{ :print:screen_shot_2012-02-03_at_6.25.02_pm.png?600 |}}
+Click //Set Default Options// in the next window.
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+You are now done. When you print something the printer needs your FU-Berlin account data. There will be a notification in the dock.
+{{ :print:screen_shot_2012-02-02_at_4.13.41_pm.png? |}}
+Open the notification and click on //Resume// in the menu bar.
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+Fill in the box for //Name// **FU-BERLIN;//username//** and beneath that your password from your **ZEDAT account**. If you don't want to do this anymore check //Remember this password in my keychain//.
+{{ :print:screen_shot_2012-02-02_at_4.14.42_pm.png? |}}
+That's it.
 ====== List available printers ======
+You can list all printers on the printserver by calling **smbclient** from the commandline:
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+Make sure you replace **FU-BERLIN\dreger** by your own username.