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Summary / TL:DR: This article will show you how to add a printer on Mac via Wifi and Local Network.

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The information that is on the printer consists of:

  • The printer printer’s name. Ex, P100

  • The printer’s IP address. Ex, 172.16.96.11

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  1. Open system preferences and click Printers & Scanners

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  2. Unlock if needed by clicking the padlock in the bottom left. (Make sure to have the “Privileges” app running for admin access and unlock)

  3. Click the + in the bottom corner of the list

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  4. Click on the Globe Icon (1)

  5. Enter the IP address (2) e.g. 172.16.96.11

  6. Rename the printer (3) e.g. P100

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Adding a Printer from the Wifi

  1. The process is the same, except you need to be joined to the shared Wifi.

  2. Make sure you are joined to your building share wifi. It will be named “building-share”.

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  3. Open system preferences. Then click on printers and scanners, same as adding from the Local Network.

  4. Unlock if needed by clicking the padlock in the bottom left. (Make sure to have the “Privileges” app running for admin access and unlock)

  5. Click the + in the bottom corner of the list

  6. Click on the globe icon at the top.

  7. Enter the ip address.

  8. Change the printer name.

  9. Click add.

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