Once your network print queue has been created, setting up Windows and Macintosh computers to access the printer is easy.

Windows XP

You need to set up a network printer so your computer can access the network. The first printer you connect your computer to, whether it is a network printer or another printer, will automatically be your default printer. If you have access to more than one printer you may want to choose a default printer; the default printer is used for your print job unless a different one is manually selected.

Set up a Network Printer

1. Click "Start"

2. Select "Run"

Figure 1.

3. Enter "\\green"

4. Click "OK"

Figure 2.

5. Double-click on the printer that you want to set up on your desktop

Figure 3.

You will see a dialog appear briefly as your printer is set up. When it disappears your printer will be set up.

Choose a Default Printer

As shown in Figure 1.

1. Click "Start"

2. Select "Printers and Faxes" to start the "Add Printer Wizard"

Figure 1.

3. Right-Click on the printer that you wish to make your default printer and select 'Set as Default Printer' from the drop down menu.

Figure 2.

Macintosh OSX

You need to set up a network printer so your computer can access the network. The first printer you connect your computer to, whether it is a network printer or another printer, will automatically be your default printer. If you have access to more than one printer you may want to choose a default printer; the default printer is used for your print job unless a different one is manually selected.

Set Up a Network Printer

1. Press the Apple Icon in top left corner of screen and select System Preferences.

2. Open Print & Fax.

3. Press the + icon to add a printer.

4. Select the IP or IP Printer Icon.

5. Change the Protocol to "HP Jetdirect - Socket".

6. In the Printer's Address field, type the queuename of the printer on Green with ".usask.ca" after the name (e.g. hdprinter.usask.ca)

7. Leave the "Queue Name" field blank.

8. The "Name" and "Location" fields will automatically update once the correct name is entered in the "Address" field. Please Note: If "Generic PostScript Printer" is displayed in the "Print Using" pull-down menu you will need to select the manufacturer then select the model number. If you do not know the manufacturer or model number, please contact the ICT Help Desk for assistance.

9. Click Add.

Choose a Default Printer

1. Open the Printer Setup Utility. (See Figure 1.)

2. Select the printer you would like to be the default printer.

3. Click once on the "Make Default" button at the top of the window.

4. The printer name of the printer you selected should now be bold indicating that it is the default printer.