Adding A Printer To A Mac Computer

Modified on Thu, Sep 5 at 3:32 PM

Method: Direct IP Printing

Installing Driver

Connect to the printer via your web browser
The model of the printer will be displayed on the printer homepage
Download the drivers for the printer
Install the driver package (If you've installed a Canon driver package you may already have the driver installed)

Adding the Printer

Open Settings
Search for Printers & Scanners
Click the Add Printer, Scanner or Fax button
Select IP for Add Printer method
Enter the IP address
Update the Name to something relevant (eg. QHS-SOM-4F)
Click 'Use' drop down and click Select Software
Scroll through the printer list or use the Filter to search for the printer model and click OK
Click the Add button

Setting up Job Accounting

If Job Accounting is setup on the printer with Dept ID or PIN use the below method

In your printer list click on the printer you wish to setup job account
Click Options & Supplies button
Under the Options tab turn on Department ID Management toggle
Under the Utility tab Click Open Printer Utility
Click the Printer Information button (this will acquire the information from the printer)
Under User Management (under Authentication Function) set to Department ID Management
Enter the Department ID and/or PIN and click Verify (this will confirm if the Dept ID/PIN is correct
Click Save Settings