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print:macosx [2011/11/02 08:36] – [Install a network printer on Mac OS X] dreger | print:macosx [2013/06/12 16:49] – glaubitz | ||
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- | !! **Warning: If you are running Mac OS X Lion (10.7) you will currently not be able to print over the network using our printserver** (02.11.2011) !! | + | |
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* your ZEDAT login and password | * your ZEDAT login and password | ||
* the name of the printer you want to connect to | * the name of the printer you want to connect to | ||
- | * the following instructions will only work from a computer | + | * the following instructions will only work on a computer |
- | * the model name of the printer (optional) | + | * the model name of the printer (optional |
See also: Apple Knowledge Base [[http:// | See also: Apple Knowledge Base [[http:// | ||
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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:// |
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+ | ====== Installing a network printer on Mac OS X Lion (10.7) ====== | ||
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+ | * Open your web browser and point it to the web interface of the CUPS printing system on your Mac: [[http:// | ||
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+ | * When prompted, please enter the username and password for an administrator' | ||
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+ | * Type **smb: | ||
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+ | * The text fields in next window are to be filled in with the information about the printer like its name and location. When done, again click // | ||
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+ | * Choose the manufacturer of the printer you want to add. After clicking // | ||
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+ | * If the driver for your printer is not listed, please download and install additional drivers from the Apple support page [[http:// | ||
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+ | * In the next window, click //Set Default Options//. | ||
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+ | * You are now done. When you print something, the printer needs your FU-Berlin login credentials. There will be a notification in the dock. | ||
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+ | * Open the notification and click on //Resume// in the menu bar. | ||
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+ | * Type your username and password here, prepending the text **FU-BERLIN; | ||
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+ | * That's it. | ||
====== List available printers ====== | ====== List available printers ====== | ||
- | You can list all printers on the printserver by calling **smbclient** from the commandline: | + | You can list all printers on the printserver by calling **smbclient** from the command line (Applications-> |
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- | Make sure you replace **FU-BERLIN\dreger** | + | Make sure you replace **FU-BERLIN\dreger** |
print/macosx.txt · Last modified: 2013/07/17 14:54 by glaubitz