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Wi-Fi Printing Instructions

The Jefferson College Library offers wireless printing from personal Windows and Mac laptops for your convenience. Please read below for instructions on how to set up Wi-Fi printing on both Windows and Mac operating systems.

Before you begin: you must be connected to the Jefferson College Wi-Fi in order to print wirelessly from your laptop.

Windows 10 and Windows 11

  • 1. Open the Start Menu and select Settings.
  • 2. Select Bluetooth & devices, then choose Printers & scanners.
  • 3. Click Add device next to "Add a printer or scanner".
  • 4. After your device finishes searching for printers, select Add a new device manually.
  • 5. In the Find a printer by other options window, select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname, then click Next.
  • 6. Verify that Device type is set to Autodetect.
  • 7. In the Hostname or IP address field, enter 10.2.14.245.
  • 8. Ensure Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use is checked, then click Next.
  • 9. If Windows prompts you to choose a printer driver, select Microsoft PCL6 Class Driver.
  • 10. Enter a name for the printer (for example, Jefferson College Library Printer) and click Next.
  • 11. When asked whether to share the printer, select Do not share this printer, then click Next.
  • 12. It is recommended that you print a test page to verify the printer was installed successfully. Click Finish to complete setup.

macOS Monterey and later

  • 1. Open the document you want to print.
  • 2. Select File > Print.
  • 3. In the Print window, click the Printer drop-down menu and select Add Printer.
  • 4. In the Add Printer window, select the IP tab (globe icon).
  • 5. In the Address field, enter 10.2.14.245.
  • 6. In the Name field, enter a name for the printer (for example, Jefferson College Library Printer).
  • 7. You can leave the remaining settings at their defaults unless instructed otherwise.
  • 8. Click Add. The printer will be added and should now appear in your list of available printers.

Troubleshooting

If you are unable to print:

  • Verify that your laptop is connected to the Jefferson College Wi-Fi.
  • Confirm that the printer IP address is 10.2.14.245.
  • If Windows asks you to select a driver, choose Microsoft PCL6 Class Driver.
  • If you continue to experience issues, visit the Library Circulation Desk for assistance.