Add a Printer from the MCCCD Network

Summary

Guide to install a printer on the Maricopa network.

Resolution

Windows: Shared printers on Windows devices

  • Press the Windows key + 'R' to bring up the Run command interface.
    • Alternatively, you can right-click the Windows Menu and select Run
  • Type \\printsrv2 in the search bar and press OK.Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
  • The prinsrv2 box will pop up displaying all of district office printers. Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

  • Locate the printer you are looking for and double click on the printer you would like and it should connect. Sometimes you will be prompted to install the driver - be sure to select install to continue.
  • This will install the required printer driver on your computer. Close the window.
  • Once again click on the Windows Start button, and start typing Printers to search for Printers & Scanners
  • Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)After verifying the printer was installed right-click on the printer and select Set as Default if needed.
  • Close window.
  • When opening a browser or application be sure to change to the printer to be used.

Apple: Shared printers on Apple OS X devices

  • Go to The Apple Icon in the top left corner
    • System Preferences
  • Click on “Printers and Scanners”
  • Click the “+” and select “IP”
  • In the “address field” type the following
    • Printsrv2.maricopa.edu
  • Make sure the Protocol is set to “Line Printer Daemon - LPD”
  • In the “Queue” field type the name of the printer (IE printer0001)
    • Change the name in the “Name” field to reflect the printer name (IE printer0001)
    • Leave the “Location” field blank
  • In the “Use” drop down, select “Select Software” and find the printer name
    • If the printer model doesn’t populate you may have to go to the manufacturer’s website and download the driver.

Additional Resources

For more support and self-help articles and resources, visit our ITS Ticketing Service Catalog at help.maricopa.edu or you can call the District Information Technology Service support line directly at 480-731-8632

 

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Article ID: 68
Created
Fri 2/16/24 2:59 PM
Modified
Thu 4/4/24 3:01 PM

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