Setting up printers on a Mac

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Last updated: 13-Jun-24 by Michal Kubala

Due to the lack of PostScript drivers on the printers in the office OSX needs to use PCL drivers to print. These can be set up as follows:


1.Open System Settings after clicking Apple icon in top Left side of the screen. 


2.Go to Printers & Scanners

3.Click Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax...

Just below Add Printer section, click on a printer icon on the right where you will see vwdomain.

4.Navigate to vwdomain->vwnorappsvr01and select one of the printers. You will probably need to add your windows VW domain login credentials to see the printers.

  • SHARP MX-M453N PCL6-2 is the black and white printer on the 4th floor
  • SHARP MX2610N PCL6 Colour is the colour printer on the 5th floor

5.Optionally enter in a Location

6.Select Generic PCL Printer in the Use dropdown.

7.Click Add.

You may get a dialog box asking to confirm the features on the printer, select Duplex printing if that option is provided to allow for 2 sided printing.

The printer is now in the list of printers.