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--- techstaff:printer_locations:printerdriver [2026/06/04 16:18] – created adahler
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-Printer Driver on MacOS
+====== Printer Driver on MacOS ======
-Timber, Forest, and Tree 2 have a stapling finish.
+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.
-Check Your Current Printer Driver
+===== Printer Driver Links =====
-Click the Apple menu in the top left corner of your screen.Select System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions).Scroll down and click on Printers & Scanners.Click on your Canon printer in the list.Click the Options & Supplies… button.Look at the Driver Version field.If it lists a specific Canon model name (e.g., "Canon MG series") or CUPS, you are using the official Canon driver.If it says AirPrint or lists "Driver Version: 2.0," you are using Apple's generic driver.
+   * [[ 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 ]]
-Printer Stapling
+Once you download the drivers, open the file. Select the icon of a cardboard box in the file. Then, follow the Installation Steps.
-Timber, Forest, and Tree 2 have the ability to staple as a finish
+===== Check Your Current Printer Driver =====
-Download the Canon drivers
-Re-add the printer using the steps under "Adding a Printer" and implement the following steps
+  - Go to System Settings
-Under “Use” select “Select Software”
+  - Click Printers & Scanners
-Find correct printer driver and select
+  - Select the printer you wish to check
-Set Staple Settings
+  - You can see which driver you are using under "Driver version" at the bottom of the pop-up
-Select the printer in the Mac settings
+    - Apple's generic driver is a number with one decimal place (ex. 10.4)
-Go to “Options & Supplies” in printer
+    - A printer-specific driver will have three octets (10.4.5)
-Select the “Options” menu
+  - 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
-Pick “Staple Finisher” in “Output Options”
-When Printing
+===== Adding a Printer With the Correct Driver =====
-Scroll to Finishing
+    - Add the printer using the steps under [[https://howto.cs.uchicago.edu/techstaff:printer_locations#macos | Adding a Printer]] and implement the following changes
-Click the “i” icon
+    - Under “Use” select “Select Software”
-Turn on Staple
+    - 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