How to add a Bizhub Copier via IP Address

How to add a Bizhub Copier via IP Address

Preface: you will need to obtain the IP address for the Bizhub Copier

On the Bizhub Copier: 

  1. Click the Menu Button (with the Home Icon) to see the main menu
  2. Click on Utility → Device Information 
  3. Make note of the IPv4 Address and the model of the Bizhub Copier 

On your MacBook: 

  1. Click on the Apple Logo → System Preferences → Printers & Scanners 
  2. If Padlock is closed on the bottom-left side of the panel, click on the Padlock and enter the admin credentials:
    • Username: admin
    • Password: doitnow 
  3. Click the Add button on the bottom-left side of the panel and a pop-up window will open
  4. In the header, switch over from the Printer Icon to the World Icon
    • Type in the IP address and change Protocol to ' Line Printer Daemon - LDP' 
    • Name the printer how you would like it to appear on your MacBook. Our typically naming convention: SchoolSite-Model-Location - ex: LWS-KM558-WrkRm 

    - In the Use section, use the drop-down to choose Select Software... and use the filter to search for the Bizhub model number (ex: 558) 

  5. The next section will have drop-down menus for 'Printer Options'. Select option codes by model # indicated below:
  6. Finally, click 'Ok' and it will revert you back to the Print Settings pane and the copier will appear on the list to the left

Article Updated: 9/2/2021 - YC