Printing at CINC

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There is a HP LaserJet 4050 Series network printer available for use at CINC. To use it, add a network printer with IP address:

  128.138.225.99

Windows Installation:

Note to Windows users: This printer is not actually considered a network printer.

  • Go to the printer wizard
  • select "local printer attached to this computer"
  • uncheck "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play Printer"
  • click next
  • click "Create a new port" and select "Standard TCP/IP port" as Type of Port:
  • enter IP address above
  • For printer type choose HP / HP LaserJet 4050 Series PS

It is important to choose the option with the suffix "PS" instead of PCL5 or PCL6 so that duplex (double-sided) printing is possible. If you do not see this option then you should select "Windows Update" if available.

Windows 7 Duplex Printing

Here's how to get duplex printing set up on Windows 7:

  • Navigate to "Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Devices and Printers" in the file explorer.
  • Under "Printers & Faxes" choose the CINC printer you just installed.
  • Right-click on it and select "Printer Properties"
  • Click on the tab "Device Settings" and scroll down to "Installable Options"
  • Change the option "Duplex Unit (for 2-sided printing)" from "Not Installed" to "Installed"
  • Press the "Apply" button.
  • Click on the tab "General" and press the button "Preferences"
  • Click on the tab "Finishing" and select the "Print on both sides" option under "Document Options"

Mac Installation

  • Go to [System Preferences] -> [Print & Fax]
  • Click + to add a printer
  • Go to 'IP' tab and choose 'IPP' for protocol and type the address (128.138.225.99)

Alternative if IPP protocol does not work.

  • Go to [System Preferences] -> [Print & Fax]
  • Click + to add a printer
  • Go to 'IP' tab and choose 'HP Jetdirect - Socket' for protocol and type the address (128.138.225.99)

OS X Duplex and n-up printing

  • Menu->File->Print
  • For duplex printing click the "two-sided" checkbox
  • For n-up printing, select the layout context
    • Choose the number of pages per sheet you want

Linux Installation

  • Point your browser to http://localhost:631 this is the CUPS webpage
  • Go to Administration -> Add Printer
  • Add a name, description, etc and continue
  • Select AppleSocket/HP JetDirect and type in socket://128.138.225.99:9100
  • Select HP as manufacture and 4050 series postscript as printer
  • In Options Installed menu, select Duplex Unit: Installed
  • In General menu, select 2-Sided Printing: for default single-side/duplex printing