How to Add a printserv3 Printer on a Mac

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This article gives instructions on adding a printserv3 printer on a mac device.

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Press "Command" + "Spacebar" simultaneously on the keyboard.

Type "Printers & Scanners", then press enter.

Type "Printers & Scanners", then press enter.

Click on "Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax..."

Click on "Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax...".

Double press the touchpad while hovering over the Toolbar and click "Customize Toolbar...".

Double press the touchpad while hovering over the Toolbar and click "Customize Toolbar...".

Drag "Advanced" onto the toolbar.

Drag "Advanced" onto the toolbar.

Click into "Advanced" and wait for "Searching for printers..." to complete.

Settings are as follows:

Type = "Windows printer via spoolss"
Device = "Another Device"
URL = "smb://printserv3/Name_of_Printer
Name = Name_of_Printer
Location(optional) = include location of printer
Use: "Generic PostScript Printer"

Click "Add"

Input printer information and click add in the bottom right corner.

If another window appears asking if the device is equipped with a duplex printing unit. Check printer and toggle as needed. then click "OK".

Toggle as needed if printer has a duplexing unit.

Printer has been added successfully.

Printer has been added successfully.


Contact Help Desk to install drivers for color or poster printers.



 

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Article ID: 163428
Created
Mon 7/6/26 12:29 PM
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Wed 7/22/26 9:47 AM