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Printing Instructions For Macs

Mac OS 10.5 or higher

  1. Apple Menu -> System Preferences -> Hardware -> Print & Fax
    • If the lock in the lower left is closed, click it to unlock
  2. Click "+" to add a printer
  3. Click "IP Printing" at the top of the window
    • Protocol: "Line Printer Daemon - LPD"
    • Address: "cups.csail.mit.edu"
    • Queue: [enter printer queue name] - List of Public Printers
    • Name: [delete cups.csail.mit.edu and enter printer name]
    • Location: [not needed, can leave blank]
    • Print Using: "Select Printer Software..." then type in just the numbers of the printer model (eg "7655"). Select the matching printer model, then click Add/Close. Note: if you don't find your specific printer model, consult our List of Public Printers and Their Drivers -- you will need to install the driver, then cancel and quit System Preferences starting again.
  4. If a printer is Xerox WorkCentre? 7655, then make sure that in "Installable Options" Finisher/Output Tray is set to "Advanced Office Finisher" and Hole Punch Unit to "2&3 Hole Punch Unit". For all other models leave defaults in "Installable Options". Click Continue.
  5. The printer is now installed. Your default printer may have been changed - check those settings before closing the Print & Fax preference pane.

Note: If you have a 64-bit machine and are having problem printing, then try to set the application to a 32-bit mode. For example, you need to print from Safari, then click on Finder -> Applications -> Safari -> Mor Info and check "Open in 32-bit mode". Then print.