Adding a new printer on a Mac computer

NOTE: You must run Admin By Request first to allow access to install a local printer.

How to setup a new printer on your Mac computer using an IP address.

September 2023: Updated for macOS 13 (Ventura)

1. Click on the Apple symbol at top of menu

2. Select System Settings

3. Select Printers & Scanners - bottom of page

4. Click the "Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax" button (bottom of page) to add a new printer and then select the globe symbol under the words "Add Printer"

5. In the Protocol pulldown menu, select Line Printer Daemon - LPD

6. In the Address: field, add the IP address number posted on the front of each printer (for example: 10.20.0.123)

7. Name: The IP address will automatically fill in. Please leave this in place, but you can put whatever you want in front of it. Example: Library (10.20.0.123)

8. The bottom "Use:" pulldown menu should list the printer model. If you see "Generic PostScript Printer" instead:

First verify the printer is turned on.
If the printer is on, switch the protocol to HP Jetdirect - Socket, delete the last set of numbers eg 123) from the IP address and then add them back. This will force a re-scan and hopefully recognize the printer.

8. Click Add

All done!