How to Connect to SEU Networked Printers

If you've already added the printer, and it's still not working, make sure you're on SEU WiFi not Guest.

  • If the printer's been moved, you'll likely need to re-install it using the instructions below.

Here's how to add printers on Windows via the print server:

  • Make sure you're connected to SEU WiFi (not Guest) or Ethernet.
  • Type "\\pprint01" (without the quotes) in the "Start Menu" and click "Enter" to open the SEU Print Server.
  • Search for your printer in the top-right and double-click it to install.
  • The server will prompt you to install the driver if you haven't already.

Here's how you add a printer via IP on Windows:

  • Make sure you're connected to SEU WiFi (not Guest) or Ethernet.
  • Open the Control Panel app
    • Go to "View Devices and Printers"
    • Click "Add Printer" at the top
    • Click "The device I want isn't listed" at the bottom
    • Select "Add printer via TCP/IP address or hostname" then click "Next"
    • Enter the IP Address (example:10.23.4.567) and click "Next" through the end.
      • The IPcan be found on the printer's home screen, network settings, How to Connect report, or Configuration report.
    • Your computer may ask you to select the make and model of the printer (aka the driver).
      • If it's not listed, use a generic/universal HP or Microsoft driver.

Here's how you can add a printer on Macs via HP Easy Start (HP Printers Only):

  • Make sure you're connected to SEU WiFi (not Guest) or Ethernet.
  • Download the app if you don't have it installed [LINK].
  • Open the app and continue normally until you get a search bar.
  • Type in the IP Address of the printer(example:10.23.4.567)
    • The IPcan be found on the printer's home screen, network settings, How to Connect report, or Configuration report.
  • Select "Search for devices matching IP Address."
  • You should see your printer appear below. Select it and let the app install the software.
  • To change the name, ctrl-click (or right-click) your printer in "System Preferences."

Here's how you can add printers on Macs via System Preferences:

  • Make sure you're connected to SEU WiFi (not Guest) or Ethernet.
  • Open System Preferences > Printers & Scanners.
  • Click the Plus "+" button on the bottom-left to add a new printer.
  • Click the Globe in the top-middle to add via IP Address.
  • IP Address = (example:10.23.4.567)
    • The IPcan be found on the printer's home screen, network settings, How to Connect report, or Configuration report.
  • Protocol = HP JetDirect for HP Printers
    • IPP - Internet Printing Protocol for everything else.
  • Name and Location are arbitrary, just make sure it's something you'll recognize.
  • It will try to automatically "Use" the best driver available.
    • You can manually change this if you know you have a better one.
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