These instructions presume you are connected either thru a wired campus network connection or via RedRover/RedRover-Secure/Eduroam. Cornell's VPN software is NOT required to print while on-campus, but if you want to print to your group printer from off-campus, VPN would be required.
Install and configure your print drivers
To install a group printer in Windows 7 (other Windows editions should be similar )
- In Devices & Printers – click on add a printer
- Choose add a LOCAL printer
- Create a new port – standard TCP/IP
- Enter the printer name for the address
- See label on the printer for the name (please avoid using the IP address )
- Finish driver & printer installation by providing the driver as necessary and naming the printer something you prefer. In most cases, your computer will detect & install drivers. Some drivers may require manual installation.
To install a group printer in Mac OS X (editions of Mac OS X might have slightly different wording )
- You may want to install the most up-to-date drivers from Apple for your printer before installing ( ex: see http://support.apple.com/kb/DL907 for HP printers )
- Open System Preferences and go to Printers and Scanners
- Click on the + sign to add a printer
- Click on the IP system
- Enter the printer name for the address
- See label on the printer for the name (please avoid using the IP address)
- Change the protocol to HP JetDirect Socket (even if the printer is not an HP printer)
- Leave the Queue empty, name and locate the printer something you prefer and will remember
- Correct the printer driver as necessary
----If you have any questions, problems, or concerns on connecting to your group's servers and/or printers, please first attempt to work with your group's computer person and when necessary, please contact Chemistry IT at <crcf//AT//cornell.edu> or stop by 250 Baker Lab for assistance.