Frequently Asked Questions

Wifi | Can I print?

YES

  • You need to configure your laptop to add a printer
  • We have step-by-step instructions on how to add a printer here
  • If you are already familiar with adding a printer see our Quick Tips

 

Quick Tips - Windows

  • printer port = TCP/IP called printer
  • drivers = try these built-in drivers first (otherwise see Download HP Drivers)

    - Windows XP = "HP LaserJet 5"
    - Windows Vista = "HP LaserJet Family Driver PCL5"
    - Windows 7 = should detect correct driver "HP LaserJet P2xxx Series PCL6"

 

Quick Tips - Mac

  • printer port = LDP called printer
  • drivers = print using Generic PS Printer (otherwise see Download HP Drivers)

 

Step-by-step instructions

What version of Windows am I using? Right-click My Computer or Computer, select Properties. 

 

Download HP Drivers

What version of Windows am I using? Right-click My Computer or Computer, select Properties. 

 

Mac Wifi printing instructions 

The following instructions are based on Mac OS X 10.5

  • System Preferences
  • Print and Fax
  • Click on the add button [ + ]
  • IP
  • Protocol Line Printer Daemon - LPD
  • address = printer  type the word printer in the address field
  • Name = APNK printer
  • Print Using = Generic PostScript Printer
  • Add

Note - your WiFi session may have timed out, check by eg going to Google.com.

Apple support page: "Adding a printer to your printer list in Mac OS X"

 

Linux Wifi printing instructions

 

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