Faculty/Staff: Print from personal computers
Add a UWB printer onto a personal computer
Find and install the printer driver
- Access the Ricoh USA Support and Download website to find the correct model of Ricoh printer driver.
- Enter the printer model number on the Support and Download page search field and select the search icon.
For example, if you are planning on using the UW2-204-Ricoh6503 printer, you would type Ricoh 6503. - From the list on the next page, select the printer model within the Drivers option.
- If asked, Accept the license agreement.
- Choose your operating system (OS): Windows or macOS X.
- For Windows – Download and install the driver for your version of Windows. Find your Windows version
Select the latest PCL6 driver available within your Windows version. - For macOS X – Download and install the driver for your version of macOS. Find your macOS version
- For Windows – Download and install the driver for your version of Windows. Find your Windows version
Once the Ricoh print driver is installed, follow the steps outlined on this page to add the printer.
Add the desired printer
On a Windows computer
- Select the Windows icon or search box in the taskbar and type \\printers.uwb.edu\
- Authenticate with your UW NetID credential and a list of available on-campus printers, including HP, Ricoh, and other brand models, will be displayed.
- Double-click on the desired Ricoh printer to add it onto the computer.
On a Mac computer
It is required to find out the printer IP address before adding it to the computer. Please contact the UWB IT Help Desk for assistance.
Once you have the printer IP address, proceed to adding the printer using the steps provided:.
- Open System Settings and select Printers & Scanners from the sidebar.
- Select the Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax… button.
- Select the middle IP icon and type in the printer IP in the address field. For example, the IP address for the “LB2-218-RicohC2504” printer is “172.21.200.54”.
- Please make sure Line Printer Deamon – LPD protocol is selected from the dropdown menu.
- The system should recognize the printer model and display the model under the Use area automatically. It is also a good practice to enter the name of the printer for future use.
Add and save the printer code
To add and save your printer code, follow the instructions on the Add a Ricoh print code support resource.
Having printing problems?
Windows computers
Reboot the computer, by pressing CTRL, ALT, and DEL keys simultaneously or hold in the power button to power down and back up.
macOS computers
Select the Apple icon at the top left of the screen and select Restart… or hold down the power button to power down and then back up.
Need more support?
Contact UWB IT for troubleshooting and assistance.