Adding Un-Managed Printers

macOS

  1. Select the Apple menu and open System Settings
  2. In the “Search” field type “Printers”
  3. Select “Printers & Scanners”
  4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax…”
  5. Navigate to the “IP” tab and enter the following information:
    • Address: The printer’s full hostname (on label or provided by EdTech)
    • Protocol: “HP JetDirect - Socket”
    • Queue: Ignore
    • Name: Any name you wish to use to remember this printer
    • Location: Optional
    • Use: Select the correct driver; leave as “Generic PostScript Printer” if unavailable
  6. Press “Add” to add the printer

Windows

  1. Select the Start menu and open Settings
  2. Navigate to “Bluetooth & devices”, then open “Printers & scanners”
  3. Click “Add device”, wait a few moments, then press “Add a new device manually”
  4. Select “Add a printer using an IP address or hostname”, then press “Next”
  5. Enter the following information:
    • Device type: “IPP Device”
    • Hostname or IP address: The printer’s full hostname (on label or provided by EdTech)
  6. Press “Next” to add the printer
  7. The system should automatically find the appropriate driver to use for the device