Add a Network Printer to MacOS 13 Ventura

If you are trying to print from an older MacOS version, you may encounter issues connecting to the printer. Please update your MacOS version to the current available release. This can be completed by going to System Preferences > Software Update > Check for Updates
 
You will need to install the appropriate Xerox drivers for your department printer. Make sure to note the model and model # of the printer. You can retrieve the drivers from Xerox’s website: Xerox Printer Drivers
 

  1. Open System Preferences and look for the option Printers & Scanners. Select Printers & Scanners to open the settings pane. Select the Add Printer,Scanner, or Fax… button

 

 

  1. Check that you have the Advanced icon available in the toolbar. If not, it can be added by right clicking the toolbar and selecting Customize Toolbar. Drag the “gear” icon onto the toolbar

 

 

 

  1. Select the icon to configure the printer. The printer needs to be added manually, so you will not be able to search for the printer. For printer Type, please change the default option “EPSON FAX” to Windows printer via spoolss

 

 

  1. You will need to input the information specific to your department printer. The data provided in the following examples are merely a reference. This information can be received from your department office manager or by contacting CLAS IT
     
    In the URL field, input the path to the printer using the following syntax:
     

    smb://ls-printserver_number.ad.ufl.edu/printer_name.clas.ufl.edu
     
    server_number: The specific print server for your department printer
    printer_name: The specific name of your department printer
     
    In the Name field, please provide a memorable name that easily identifies the printer. This can be customized and does not need to follow a specific syntax
     

    If your department requires accounting codes to print, proceed to configure accounting:

    Configure Xerox Accounting Codes for MacOS 13 Ventura
     

    For the Choose a driver option, use Select Software… . This will allow you to choose the Xerox driver you installed. The drivers are listed by make, model, model #, and version.
     
    Select OK
     

 

 

 

  1. Select Configure to open the configuration window. This will apply the default configuration for you department printer. Select OK to complete the configuration

 

 

  1. The printer will now be added in the Printers & Scanners window. Select the newly added printer to open the printer specific settings. Select the Printer Queue… button

 

 

  1. With the printer queue window open, go to taskbar at the top of the screen. Select Printer then select Print Test Page .

 

 

  1. When you are prompted for a username and password, input your Gatorlink username and password. Use the following syntax for your username:

    ufad\yourgatorlinkusername

    You can select the option Remember this password in my keychain to not be prompted every time you print

    Select OK

 

 

Check the printer to see if the test page was successfully sent. If you receive errors and cannot print a test page, please contact CLAS IT for assistance