Print, Scan, & Fax: Printing with Finishing options on a Mac

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The steps below explain how to add a St. Thomas MFP in macOS so that you may access the device's finishing options (stapling, etc.).

Add printer with finishing options

  1. You will need to record two pieces of information for use later.  You’ll need the queue name and model of the copier.
     
    • Queue Name:  The easiest way to get the queue name is to follow the traditional steps to install a printer.  This will generate a printer list that you can get the queue name from, i.e., SCC209-6189-C
       
    • Model:  Visit the copier and note the model listed on the front, i.e., MX-M4071
       
  2. Open System Settings on your Mac.  Scroll down and click on Printers and Scanners.

    Image of System Settings on an Apple computer with step 2 (Printers and Scanner) and step 3 (Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax) circled.
     
  3. Click on Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax… (see above image).
     
  4. In the Add Printer window, click the globe icon in the top menu.

    Image of the Add Printer window with step 4 (IP printer globe icon) and step 5 (protocol menu selection of line printer daemon) circled.
     
  5. Click on the Protocol menu and select Line Printer Daemon – LPD (see above image).
     
  6. Enter one of the addresses below based on the campus you’re on in Address (see below image).
     
    • STP:  ust-pm2p.stthomas.edu
    • MPLS:  ust-pm3p.stthomas.edu
       
  7. Enter the queue name in the Queue and Name text boxes (see image).

    Image of the Add Printer screen with step 6, 7, and 8 fields filled out.
     
  8. Click the Use menu and select Select Software (see above and below image).

    Image of step 8 showing the Use menu and selection of "Select Software."
     
  9. Enter the model number in the search box, select it from the results list, and click OK.

    Image of Printer Software screen where the device model is searched for and selected from the results.
     
  10. Click Add.  The next popup will allow you to select the options on the copier.

    Under the Output Tray Options, select Finisher. Finally, click OK.

    Image of the finisher options window.

 

Conclusion

Your printer is now added with stapling functionality.  Don’t worry if you skipped this last step.  You can always adjust the option settings of the printer.

Just access the printer under System Settings --> Printers & Scanner --> Click on printer --> Click on Options & Supplies --> Click Options tab.  Here you’ll be able to adjust the finisher option as well as the three-hole punch.

 

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Article ID: 158021
Created
Mon 3/25/24 3:14 PM
Modified
Tue 6/18/24 3:16 PM

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Mac and iPad support, software management, device provisioning, and ongoing maintenance
Technology associated with printers and copiers, such as copy, scan, fax, and print. Includes supporting technologies such as print quota systems.

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