For Mac OS X

(Click here for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 printing instructions)

Warning: Currently, printing from Macs may result in printer error. We recommend printing from the Library PCs for reliable output, while we are working with vendors to resolve this issue.  

Before you begin

• Read and make a copy of these instructions.    
• Read Johns Hopkins IT use policy.
• Login to the Johns Hopkins secure 'hopkins' network using your JHED ID and password (see wireless connectivity pages for instructions).
• Download and install Canon printer driver
  • Expand downloaded ZIP file, open "CanonPPD_v3.05.dmg"
  • Open  "us_eng", then "MacOSX", then "Canon PPD Installer"
  • Accept defaults / click "Continue" to finish installation of the printer drivers

Configure new printers on Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6

    MSEL B/W printer:

• Open "System Preferences"
• Open "Print & Fax" in the “Hardware” section
• Click "+" to add printer
• Choose “IP" - icon of an orb
• Protocol – choose “Line Printer Daemon - LPD”
• Address – type “128.220.8.16”
• Queue – type “MSEPrint”
• Name - type "MSEL"
• Location - type "MSEL"
• Print Using – choose “Generic PCL Laser Printer"
• Click "Add" to complete installation 

    MSE Color A level printer

• Open "System Preferences"
• Open "Print & Fax" in the “Hardware” section
• Click "+" to add printer
• Choose “IP" - icon of an orb
• Protocol – choose “Line Printer Daemon - LPD”
• Address – type “128.220.8.16”
• Queue – type “MSE Color A level”
• Name - type "MSE Color A level"
• Location - type "MSEL"
• Print Using – choose “Select Printer Software", then "Canon iR-ADV C5030/5035" (tip: enter "C5030" into search box)
• Click "Add" to complete installation

Printers are set up and ready to use.

Print your documents

• You must be logged in to the Johns Hopkins secure 'hopkins' network.
• Begin printing as usual using your browser, word processor or other application.
• Select an appropriate printer name - "MSEL" or "MSE Color A level" as your printer.
• Unlike Windows PCs, there will be no popup window asking you to name your job. The user that is logged into the Mac is what will show up as the job name on the print station.
• Black and white print jobs can be retrieved from any public printers in the library, or visit A level for color printing.

If you have a problem, please report it by using Laptop Printing Support Form.

The Johns Hopkins Wireless Network is available in most areas of the Milton S. Eisenhower Library.

Page updated 8/31/2011