macOS: Printer Setup

For students, faculty, and staff using personal devices (Installing Cloud Printer):

  1. Go to the App Store, search for 'Universal Print', Install it on your Mac
  2. Go to Applications, click on Universal Print, When the box opens up, click on Allow



  3. Once you click Allow, a SETTINGS box will open. In the Left Pane, scroll down to the bottom, and click on 'Universal Print'



  4. On the Right side of the box that opens, click 'Sign In', then log in with your Thomas credentials, Click OK
  5. Next, click on ADD PRINTER, then click on'Search by Printer Location', then click United States



  6. Select the printer you want to add, then Click ADD



  7. That's it!
  8. For students, faculty, and staff using personal devices (Non-Cloud based printers):

    1. Go to System Settings
    2. Choose Print & Scanners on the left
    3. Click on the "Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax" button
    4. Click on the Globe icon (in the top middle)
    5. If connecting to most laser printers, make sure the Protocol field says "AirPrint"
    6. If connecting to a color laser printer, change the Protocol field to "HP Jetdirect - Socket"
    7. In the Address field, type the Device Name (from the two lists below)
    8. Click the Add button
    9. If you are asked about Duplex Printing, please check the box (to print on both sides of the page)




    For faculty and staff using Thomas devices (Installing Cloud Based Printers):

    1. Go to Applications, click on Universal Print, When the box opens up, click on Allow



    2. Once you click Allow, a SETTINGS box will open. In the Left Pane, scroll down to the bottom, and click on 'Universal Print'



    3. On the Right side of the box that opens, click 'Sign In', then log in with your Thomas credentials, Click OK
    4. Next, click on ADD PRINTER, then click on'Search by Printer Location', then click United States



    5. Select the printer you want to add, then Click ADD



    6. That's it!
    7. For faculty and staff using Thomas devices (Installing Non-Cloud Based Printers):

      1. Go to System Settings
      2. Choose Print & Scanners on the left
      3. Click on the "Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax" button
      4. Control Click in title bar
        1. Choose Customize Toolbar
        2. Add the Advanced icon to title bar (drag and drop)
        3. Choose Done
      5. Choose Advanced
        1. Type: Windows Printer via Spoolss
        2. URL: smb://t7.tcnet.thomas.edu/Device_Name (from the list below)
          • Common printers: mainprinter1, mainprinter2, colorlaser2, acadctrprinter2
        3. Name: (repeat the Device Name above)
        4. Use: (choose Generic Postscript or the specific driver)

      NOTE: When printing, use THOMAS\username and your password when prompted to authenticate (you must have THOMAS in capitals). Ensure that the 'Remember this password in my keychain' box is checked.