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--- techstaff:printer_locations:printerdriver [2026/06/05 11:54] – adahler
+++ techstaff:printer_locations:printerdriver [2026/06/08 15:22] (current) – [Printer Driver Links] adahler
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 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 ===
+===== Printer Driver Links =====
-   * [[ https://en.canon-cna.com/support/business/products/office-printers/imageforce/series/imageforce-c5170.html?type=drivers&os=macOS%20Tahoe%2026 | Tree2 and Forest Driver ]]
+   * [[ https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/imageforce-c5170?srsltid=AfmBOoqfg0IzV8zlgfLw43zAuJPtAdP5YPVA10RmHmePrUmwBq5_kIK8 | Timber, Tree2, and Forest Driver ]]
-   * [[https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/imagerunner-advance-dx-c3930i?srsltid=AfmBOooBFdQCpX9lD4Do7FMmjvSYTw74skGi9NPLFj3lgoGEhxwISoFx | Timber Driver ]]
-   * [[ https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=hll8260cdw_us_eu_as | Sassafras Driver ]]
-   * [[ https://support.hp.com/hk-en/drivers/hp-color-laserjet-enterprise-m553-series/model/7087335 | Basswood and Persimmon Driver ]]
-   * [[ https://support.hp.com/id-en/drivers/hp-color-laserjet-pro-4201-4203cdn-dn-dw-printer-series/model/38348052 | Chinkapin Driver ]]
    * [[ https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/workcentre-6515/downloads?language=en | Willow Driver ]]
-=== Check Your Current Printer 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
-  - If you are using an older driver or the printer has changed models, you will need to re-add the printer following the [[https://howto.cs.uchicago.edu/techstaff:printer_locations#macos | Adding a Printer]] steps
+  - 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
-=== Printer Stapling ===
+===== Adding a Printer With the Correct Driver =====
-  - Timber, Forest, and Tree 2 have the ability to staple as a finish when
+    - Add the printer using the steps under [[https://howto.cs.uchicago.edu/techstaff:printer_locations#macos | Adding a Printer]] and implement the following changes
-  - Download the correct driver for the printer (you can use the links above)
-  - Re-add the printer using the steps under [[https://howto.cs.uchicago.edu/techstaff:printer_locations#macos | Adding a Printer]] and implement the following steps
     - 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
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       - Click the “i” icon
       - Turn on Staple
-=== Printer Stapling ===
-  - Timber, Forest, and Tree 2 have the ability to staple as a finish when using their specific drivers