Targhee Hall HP Printer FAQ

 

Step 1:

Select the window icon to open the start menu, then select Settings.

Go to Start, then Settings.

 

Step 2:

From the Settings menu, select Devices.

Select "Devices."

 

Step 3:

From the Devices panel, under the Printers & scanners tab, select Add a printer or scanner.

Select Printers & Scanners, then "Add a printer or scanner."

 

Step 4:

The computer will search for a printer. If yours appears, select it. If not, select "The printer that I want isn't listed."

Select "The printer that I want isn't listed."

 

Step 5:

Once you have selected "The printer that I want isn't listed," check "Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname" and click next.

Check "Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname."

 

Step 6:

Select "Autodetect" for device type. Next, type the Hostname for one of the printers:

• Black HP Printer: "its-vc-m425dn.printer.uidaho.edu"
• White Printer: "targhee.printer.uidaho.edu"

 

EXAMPLE:

 

Step 7:

Finally, make sure to check the "Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use" option and press Next. The printer should now be added!

 

 

Step 1:

Click on the Apple icon to open the Apple menu and then click System Preferences.

Go to System Preferences.

 

Step 2:

Choose Printers & Scanners icon from the menu.

Choose the Printers & Scanners icon.

 

Step 3:

Select the add button (+) in the lower left of the window to add a new network printer.

Step 4:

Choose the IP option at the top of the Add window. 

Customize the toolbar.

 

Step 5:

In the Address field type in one of the following hostnames:

• Black HP Printer: "its-vc-m425dn.printer.uidaho.edu"
• White Printer: "targhee.printer.uidaho.edu"

You may need to select IPP from the protocol list. Please wait for the Operating System to find the driver before hitting the "Add" button. 

 

Step 6:

 It will then ask you if this is a duplex printing unit, which enables double sided printing. Make sure this option is checked, then press OK.

Check the box next to duplex unit.

 

Step 7:

The printer will now appear in your devices list and available for printing when turned on.

 

Step 1:

Plug in your USB drive to the printer of the front side of the device. It will be in the bottom left, under the HP logo. 

Step 2:

Place your document into the scanning bay, located on top of the device. 

Step 3:

Select "Scan" from the main menu of the printer. 

Step 4:

Select "Scan to USB". The scan should take only a few seconds to complete!