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How to print to an iPrint server from your Mac laptop

Found at http://www.ubalt.edu/template.cfm?page=723#leopard

Mac OS 10.5.x (Leopard) Instructions

NOTE: You will need your computer's admin password and your netID and password.

1. In the Apple menu click on Go.
2. Select Applications then Utilities.
3. Open Terminal.
4. At the Terminal prompt type cd /usr/libexec/cups/backend then press the Return key.
5. Type sudo ln –s ipp https then press Return.
6. Enter the password for your computer, then press Return.
7. Restart your computer. After the computer restarts you'll add a printer.
8. In the Apple menu select System Preferences then click Print & Fax.
9. Click the + button to add a printer.
10. Click the Advanced button.
11. In the Advanced window, use the following settings.
    • Type: Internet Printing Protocol (https)
    • Device: Another Device
    • URL:
      http://your.domain.here/ipp/YOUR-QUEUE-ADDRESS-HERE-PCL-CLJ4700
      
      
    • Name: name the printer
      
12. From the Print Using pulldown, choose Select a driver to use...
13. Select [your printer] driver.
14. Click Continue.
15. Click the Add button.

Where's the Advanced Button?

If you do not see the Advanced button in the Add Printer toolbar, follow these steps to add it:

1. While pressing the CTRL key, click the toolbar.
2. Select Customize Toolbar...
3. Drag and drop the Advanced icon to the toolbar.
4. Click Done.

Labels: iprint, macintosh, novell, osx, printing, wireless printing

posted by A M @ 15:55