Printing (How To) Map Network Printers from University-managed Macs

A guide to using Self Service on a University-managed Mac to add leased Canon printers.

One of these prerequisites MUST be met to add a networked printer using Self Service+:

  • Physically on UWM campus connecting to the wired or wireless campus networks, or
  • Connected to the GlobalProtect VPN service

Adding a networked Canon printer

  1. Open the Self Service+ app.
  2. In the leftmost column, the search box is followed by four primary sections: Home, Bookmarks, Catalog, Notifications, and Updates.
  3. Click on Catalog, then Tools, and Help.
  4. Click on Run next to Check for Printers. Let the circle finish spinning before moving to the next step. 
  5. Click on Catalog and click Printing.

    Print Section under Catalog

  6. Click Install for the printer you want to use.

    • Printers are named for their building and room location. In the example above, "nwqb7460a_PS" is for a printer located in North West Quad, B building, room 7460.

    • The installed printer should be visible and available in "Printers & Scanners" on the System Preferences pane.

    Printers & Scanners

 

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