Connecting a Printer

Steps to Connecting a School Printer to a School Laptop

*Make sure that the Printer is connected with the blue Ethernet cable before beginning*

First get IP address from the printer:

• 1. Network Menu

  2. Standard Network

  3. STD Net Setup

  4. Print

  5. Print Setup Page

On the sheet under TCP/IP take note of the IP Address.

For PCs, follow these steps:

• 1. Go to Control Panel

  2. Open the Printers and Faxes option

  3. Click on File > Add Printer

  4. Select “ Local Printer Attached to this computer”

  5. Uncheck the “Automatically detect and install my plug and play printer ”

  6. Select Create new port > select Standard TCP/IP port

  7. Insert the IP Address from the sheet on the top text box

  8. Finalize installation

**If asked, identify the Printer Brand and Model. If your printer does not appear select the Lexmark T616.

For Macs, follow these steps:

• 1. Go to System Preferences (click the Apple icon, top right of screen)

  2. Open Print & Fax

  3. Click the “+” to add a printer

  4. Choose Line Printer Daemon – LPD

  5. Insert the IP Address in the Address field

  6. Click Add

  7. Choose Continue

  8. Your printer should now be visible in the Print & Fax menu.

If you still cannot connect your printer to your PC or Mac, please open a BKU tech support ticket, and someone will assist you.