(Optional): If you are using an NDSU-IT supported computer, open the privileges app (usually the green padlock next to the Finder icon).
In Settings, navigate to Printers (towards bottom of list).
Click the globe at the top of the window.
Input the address
for Faculty Row North: prn013.music.ndsu.edu
for Pilafian Room: prn015.music.ndsu.edu
and select HP Jetdirect - Socket under Protocol.
Under "Name" change the name to whatever you'd like.
Under "Use" change the option to "Autodetect." The HP LaserJet M610 M611 M612 should appear.
Click "Add."
(Optional): If you are using an NDSU-IT supported computer, open the privileges app (usually the green padlock next to the Finder icon).
In Settings, navigate to Printers (towards bottom of list).
Click the globe at the top of the window.
Input the address prn006.music.ndsu.edu, and select HP Jetdirect - Socket under Protocol.
Under "Name" change the name to whatever you'd like.
Under "Use," click "select software" and navigate to HP LaserJet Series PCL 4/5.
Click "Add."
Install Showare Director
Install Boca Driver - https://bocasystems.com/driver.php
Unzip and Run Install_Drv. Not sure if this does anything.
Install printer, Add a Local Printer, Use an Existing Port (USB001 Virtual Printer port for USB), Have Disk, navigate to Boca.ini (in Boca driver folder), BOCA PCL 300DPI
Install Boca Printer Configuration Program - https://bocasystems.com/repairs.html.
Sometimes just installing the driver and plugging in the printer just works (Askanase 2025-09-18)
Open Settings
Click Bluetooth and Devices
Click Printers and Scanners
Note: IT-Supported computers will need to run Make Me Admin for the remainder of the install process.
Click "Add Device"
Wait until "The printer I want isn't listed", and then click "Add a new device manually."
Click "Add a printer using an IP address or hostname
Select "Device Type" to "autodetect", for "Hostname or IP Address", type
for 115: prn006.music.ndsu.edu
for Faculty Row North: prn013.music.ndsu.edu
for Pilafian Room: prn015.music.ndsu.edu
Click Next
If asked for a driver, use one of the following
HP > HP Smart Universal Printing
Microsoft > Microsoft PCL6 Class Driver
Continue
Do not share this printer
Finish