====== Printer Driver on MacOS ====== Printers have more features when you use the corresponding driver for the printer. This is helpful for the large Canon printers, as they have more finishing options available. ===== Printer Driver Links ===== * [[ https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/imageforce-c5170?srsltid=AfmBOoqfg0IzV8zlgfLw43zAuJPtAdP5YPVA10RmHmePrUmwBq5_kIK8 | Timber, Tree2, and Forest Driver ]] * [[ https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/workcentre-6515/downloads?language=en | Willow Driver ]] Once you download the drivers, open the file. Select the icon of a cardboard box in the file. Then, follow the Installation Steps. ===== Check Your Current Printer Driver ===== - Go to System Settings - Click Printers & Scanners - Select the printer you wish to check - You can see which driver you are using under "Driver version" at the bottom of the pop-up - Apple's generic driver is a number with one decimal place (ex. 10.4) - A printer-specific driver will have three octets (10.4.5) - If you are using an older driver or the printer has changed models, you will need to re-add the printer using the steps below ===== Adding a Printer With the Correct Driver ===== - Add the printer using the steps under [[https://howto.cs.uchicago.edu/techstaff:printer_locations#macos | Adding a Printer]] and implement the following changes - Under “Use” select “Select Software” - Find correct printer driver and select - Tree2 and Forest use the Canon imageForce C5160/C5170 PS driver - Timber uses the Canon iR-ADV C3930 PS driver - Willow uses the Xerox WorkCentre 6515, 5.19.2 Driver - It is recommended by HP and Brother to use AirPrint - Finish adding the printer normally ===== Printer Stapling ===== - Timber, Forest, and Tree 2 have the ability to staple as a finish when using the correct driver - Set Staple Settings - Select the printer in the Mac settings - Go to “Options & Supplies” in printer - Select the “Options” menu - Pick “Staple Finisher” in “Output Options” - When Printing - Scroll to Finishing - Click the “i” icon - Turn on Staple