How to add a network printer on mac that requires authentication
Solution 1:
- Right-click on the toolbar in the gap between Windows and the Search bar, then choose Customise Toolbar….
- Add the Advanced button to the toolbar and Done.
- Choose the Advanced tab you just added.
- Choose Type: Windows printer via spoolss.
- For URL, enter
smb://followed by the address you were already entering. - You will need to manually set the driver. Choose a Driver… → Select Software….