Adding a Printer to Your Windows or Apple Computer
This page provides detailed instructions for adding network printers configured within the GENNET VRF to both Windows and Apple computers. The printers are added using the IPP protocol and DNS naming convention.
When to Use These Steps
Use this process when a user needs a printer on the GENNET Printer VRF network to be added to their computer.
What You’ll Need
Windows or macOS Computer on the UT wired or wireless network
Printer DNS name or IP address: CNS OIT will provide this when we set up the printer, or ask CNS OIT if you’re unsure
Adding a Printer on Windows
Open Settings and search for Printers.
Click Add Device.
Select Add a new device manually.
Choose the option Select a shared printer by name.
Enter the printer address in the following format:
http://NAMEOFPRINTER:631/ipp/printIf CNS OIT tells you the name of the printer is “1c7d2209bc4e.dynamic.utexas.edu”, enter it as “https://1c7d2209bc4e.dynamic.utexas.edu:631/ipp/print”
Click Next.
In the Add Printer Wizard, under Manufacturer, select Microsoft.
Under Printers, choose Microsoft PCL6 Class Driver.
To rename the printer:
Open Settings > Printers.
Click the printer name.
Select Printer Properties.
Edit the Printer Name field as desired.
Adding Printer on Apple macOS
Open System Settings.
Scroll down and select Printers & Scanners.
Click Add Printer or Scanner.
In the pop-up window, click the IP tab (the middle globe icon).
Enter the printer’s DNS name in the Address field. For example:
123456789123.dynamic.utexas.eduEnsure the Protocol is set to IPP.
In the Queue field, type:
ipp/printYou may modify the Name field to set a friendly name.
Leave Use set to Generic PostScript Printer, unless a specific printer driver is available.
Click Add to complete the setup.