SMU: Printing from macOS
Feb 24, 2017 · 1 min read
The original instructions available from IITS is outdated and does not work on the latest releases of macOS.
- Download the HP Printer Drivers v5.0 from Apple, and install them
https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1888 (~600MB) - Ensure you are connected to the SMU WiFi (not eduroam!)
- Open System Preferences
- Open Printers & Scanners
- Click the small + button on the left list
- Click on Advanced* and let the search complete
- Once it is complete, Change Type to “Windows printer via spoolss”
- Enter
smb://seng-city-ps/MONOPCLA4into the URL - Choose an appropriate Name (MONOPCLA4) and Location (SMU)
- Under Use, choose Select Software. Search for:
“HP LaserJet 9050”, if you are installing MONOPCLA4 or MONOPCLA3
“HP Color LaserJet 5550”, if you are installing COLORA4 or COLORA3 - In the dialog box that comes up after clicking Add, check “Duplex Unit” and continue.
- Attempt to print something, and you will find that the printer window that comes up says that it is waiting to authenticate
- Open Keychain Access (Use Spotlight to find)
- Under the login keychain, search for “seng-city-ps”. This should appear as kind“network password”
- Double-click the item and enter your SMU user name (e.g. smustu\john.galt.2016) as the Account and your standard Oasis password in the password, then click Save Changes
- Quit Keychain Access, and the printer window.
- Try printing again. The document should print and disappear from the printer window. Proceed to release your document and make payment at the printing stations as per normal.
*If the “Advanced” button is not available right-click the toolbar and click Customize Toolbar
