Step2: How to Add Printer to Computer (Mac)

There are TWO ways to add a printer in MacOS.
Please choose one of the methods below.

💡Important Tip: Connect the USB Printer Properly
Please connect the USB cable of your printer to the USB port of the print server.
Make sure the square end (Type-B or CN36) is plugged into the printer, and the flat end (Type-A) is plugged into the print server.
This step is crucial to ensure proper data transmission.

Method 1: Manually Add a Printer via IP Address (Mac)

⚠️ Important: Please download and install the appropriate printer driver from the printer manufacturer’s official website before proceeding.

Step One: Open the web management page of the Print Server

After configuring the network for print server, open your browser and enter the following address: xiiaozet.local or assigned IP address, enter to access the print server’s Web Management Page.

On the Web Management Page, you can find important details such as the Hostname, IP Address, and the USB Port where the printer is connected.

• Unable to Access the Web Management Page

If you are using a wireless connection, find the IP address in the WiFi parameters. The IPv4 address is the correct IP address.If you are using a wired connection, find the IP address in the LAN parameters. The IPv4 address is the correct IP address.

Using the correct IP address is essential for a successful setup.

Step Two: Open “Printers & Scanners” Settings

1. Click the Apple icon in the top left corner and select “System Preferences.”
2. Open the “Printers & Scanners” section.
3. Click “Add a Printer, Scanner, or Fax” in the bottom left corner.

Step Three: Configure the IP Printer

1. In the Address field, enter the IP address of the print server (e.g., 192.168.x.xx).
   • You can find the IP address on the Web Management Page (see Step 2).

Note: For the LK300W and LK300EW models, use the correct port number!

For models such as the LK300W or LK300EW: Ensure the port assignment is correct according to the web management page.

• USB1: 9100 (e.g., 192.168.4.61:9100)
• USB2: 9101 (e.g., 192.168.4.61:9101)
• USB3: 9102 (e.g., 192.168.4.61:9102)

2. In the “Protocol” drop-down menu, select “HP Jetdirect – Socket.”
   • Note: To avoid sending print jobs to the wrong printer, it is recommended to rename your printer to include ‘print server’.

Step Four: Select the Printer Driver

1. In the “Use” field, click “Select Software…” which will open a new window to choose the printer driver.
2. In the driver list, find and select the driver that matches your printer model.
   • Note: If the printer model cannot be found, it means that the printer driver has not been installed on the computer. You need to go back to Step One.
3. Click the “OK” button to confirm your selection.

Take brother printer as an example:

4. After confirming that all settings are correct, click the “Add” button.
5. Once added successfully, the newly added printer will appear in the “Printers & Scanners” list.

Step Five: Send a print job to the printer

Important !!! When sending a print job, make sure to select the newly added printer by its name.

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Method 2: Manually Add a Printer via IP Address (Mac)

⚠️ Important: Please download and install the appropriate printer driver from the printer manufacturer’s official website before proceeding.

Step One: Open the web management page of the Print Server

After configuring the network for print server, open your browser and enter the following address: xiiaozet.local or assigned IP address, enter to access the print server’s Web Management Page.

On the Web Management Page, you can find important details such as the Hostname, IP Address, and the USB Port where the printer is connected.

Step Two: Open “Printers & Scanners” Settings

1. Click the Apple icon in the top left corner and select “System Preferences.”
2. Open the “Printers & Scanners” section.
3. Click “Add a Printer, Scanner, or Fax” in the bottom left corner.

Step Three: Configure the IP Printer

1. From the pop-up menu, select “Add IP Printer.”
2. In the “Address” field, enter the hostname of your print server, followed by “.local” and the appropriate port number.
   Example: lk100w_us_71.local
   • Find the hostname of your print server by visiting its web management page. (Refer to Step 1)

Note: For the LK300W and LK300EW models, use the correct port number!

For models such as the LK300W or LK300EW: Ensure the port assignment is correct according to the web management page.

• USB1: 9100 (e.g., 192.168.4.61:9100)
• USB2: 9101 (e.g., 192.168.4.61:9101)
• USB3: 9102 (e.g., 192.168.4.61:9102)

3. From the “Protocol” drop-down menu, select “HP Jetdirect – Socket.”
4. Tip: To avoid accidentally sending print jobs to the wrong printer, it’s recommended to rename the printer and include the term “print server” in its name.
   For example: “Office Printer (print server)”

Step Four: Select the Printer Driver

1. In the “Use” field, click “Select Software…” which will open a new window to choose the printer driver.
2. In the driver list, find and select the driver that matches your printer model.
   • Note: If the printer model cannot be found, it means that the printer driver has not been installed on the computer.
3. Click the “OK” button to confirm your selection.

Take brother printer as an example:

4. After confirming that all settings are correct, click the “Add” button.
5. Once added successfully, the newly added printer will appear in the “Printers & Scanners” list.

Step Five: Send a print job to the printer

Important !!! When sending a print job, make sure to select the newly added printer by its name.

Common Installation Issues

• Ensure that both the print server and the Mac are on the same network.
• If you cannot find the appropriate driver when selecting the software, visit the printer manufacturer’s website to download the latest driver.
• Note: LK100EW/ LK300EW Model: If the above steps do not resolve your issue, please use the Virtual USB Connection Tool to connect to the printer. Click the tutorial.