Install Net-Print on a Mac
Download and install the Net-Print software to print from your Mac laptop or computer.
This article applies to: Net-Print
Net-Print is currently supported for:
- macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
- macOS 10.14 (Mojave)
- macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)
In order to install Net-Print or print to a Net-Print printer, you must be connected to one of Cornell's wired or wi-fi networks (except the Cornell-Visitor wireless network). If you're off-campus, use CU VPN to connect to Cornell's network.
Install the Net-Print Software
macOS 10.15 Catalina ONLY
The are reports of new uses of the Net-Print installer failing on Macs running macOS 10.15 Catalina. Cornell staff are investigating.
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Download the Net-Print for Mac installer.
You may be asked to enter your NetID and associated password at this point. - If the file does not unpack automatically, find the package (called Net-PrintPC_OSX_6.6.dmg, usually in your Downloads folder) and double-click it.
- Open the Net-PrintPC_OSX_6.6 icon that appears on your desktop. It may open automatically.
- Right-click (or ctrl-click) , then click Open.
- In the dialog box that opens, click Open. The install wizard will start.
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Click through the wizard, accepting all default values.
When asked for your Username and Password, this is the account on your Mac, not your NetID. - You'll be prompted to allow the installer to "control System Events." Click OK.
When the installer finishes, a text file will open. It contains a short version of the information in our Add a Mac Print Queue article.
You will not be able to print until you follow the steps in our Add a Mac Print Queue article.
All versions of macOS EXCEPT 10.15 Catalina
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Download the Net-Print for Mac installer.
You may be asked to enter your NetID and associated password at this point. - If the file does not unpack automatically, find the package (called Net-PrintPC_OSX_6.6.dmg, usually in your Downloads folder) and double-click it.
- Open the Net-PrintPC_OSX_6.6 icon that appears on your desktop. It may open automatically
- Double-click . The install wizard will start.
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Click through the wizard, accepting all default values.
When asked for your Username and Password, this is the account on your Mac, not your NetID. - (macOS 10.14 Mojave only) You'll be prompted to allow the installer to "control System Events." Click OK.
When the installer finishes, a text file will open. It contains a short version of the information in our Add a Mac Print Queue article.
You will not be able to print until you follow the steps in our Add a Mac Print Queue article.
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