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AirPrint printer configuration for macOS

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Abstract

AirPrint printer configuration for macOS

Content

From 10.67 release, MaaS360 extends AirPrint printer configuration to macOS MDM devices. This function is an extension from existing AirPrint configuration settings for iOS devices. MaaS360 can pre-configure the AirPrint settings for users as part of MDM payload and allows configuration of one or more AirPrint printers. The AirPrint printer configuration is supported only on macOS 10.10+ devices.

Configure AirPrint printer for your macOS MDM device

From macOS MDM policy, select Configuration > AirPrint. Configure the following settings.

AirPrint configuration setting Description
IP Address Enter IP address that is qualified host name.
Resource Path Specify the path that is associated with printer. Example: printers/Printer_Name.
Port Listening port of the AirPrint destination. If this key is not specified, AirPrint uses the default port.
Force TLS Secures AirPrint connection by Transport Layer Security (TLS).

Viewing an example of AirPrint printer configuration settings

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Document Information

Modified date:
09 January 2019

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ibm10794551