Overview

This article notes down the steps for adding a Network Printer to a Mac Computer.

Resolution

Before trying to add a network printer to a computer please make sure that permissions have been granted to that user for the desired network printer. Please contact the Service Desk to verify that you have the correct permissions.

Open System Preferences.

Open Printers and Scanners.

Unlock the window by clicking the pad lock icon in the bottom left hand corner and enter an admin username and password.

Once the Printer and Scanner window is unlocked click the + icon.

An Add dialog window will open.

In the top right corner of the Add dialog window there is a search box. Type in the name of the network printer.

Double click on the printer name once it shows up.

Select generic postscript driver and click Add.