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Printers: HP or label (network) printing via Mac

This manual describes how to install a desktop printer (HP) via Mac.

Important notice regarding Mac devices operating on MacOS 14 Sonoma. Printing to network printers such as HP/Zebra/Canon plotter is currently unavailable. We await Apple’s resolution for this matter.
In order to install and use this printer you need:
- To be connected to the UU network
- You have to be a UU staff member
- and know the UU-number of the printer

Step 1
- Go to the Apple menu and click on “System Preferences”.

Step 2
- Click on “Printers & Scanners”

Step 3
- Click the “+” to add a printer.

Step 4

If you see the “Advanced” icon in the toolbar, you can skip steps 5, 6, and 7.

Step 5
- With the right mouse button, click on the toolbar (Or tap on the touchpad with two fingers).
- Now click “Customize Toolbar…”

Step 6
- Drag “Advanced” to the toolbar above. The icon will now be shown there.
- Now click “Done”.

Step 7

Click on “Advanced” and enter the following information:

Type: “Windows printer via spoolss”
URL: “smb://wp0590.soliscom.uu.nl/uu000000” (Where uu000000 is the UU-number of the specific printer)
Name: for example “HPprinter”
USE: Generic PostScript Printer

Then click “Add”

Step 8

When you try to print something, you need to provide your Solis credentials.
- Fill in: soliscom\Solis-ID and your Solis- password.
- Now click “OK”.
The printer is now connected

Last modified: 4/01/2024