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Question

How do I connect a printer on Windows server to Mac?

Jul 5, 2012 3:32AM PDT

I am currently in the process of making a switch from a Windows based laptop to a Macbook Pro. The office that I work at uses a Windows server. I have been able to log into the server and access the common files. My Mac can see the office printer and I have a green check mark to show that I am hooked up to it, but when I print a document, nothing actually happens at the printer
We have a password program that one has to go through in order to print but the Mac doesn't bring up the password request when attempting to print. There was a process that one needed to go through in order to hook up the windows PC for this function but I am at a complete loss on how to accomplish this on the Mac.
Any ideas?

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You're probably SOL
Jul 5, 2012 1:30PM PDT

You're probably SOL on this one. I've run into a similar issue before and found it was just easier to go out and buy a cheap laser printer that can be used locally.

Probably your one and only hope here is that the manufacturer of the printer used by your office has some Mac specific software that will support the security measures. Without that, either get yourself your own local printer, scrap your migration plans, or prepare to run Windows on your new Mac specifically for printing purposes.

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Odd issue?
Jul 5, 2012 11:35PM PDT

It's work, it's an office. That means there is IT staff and you tell them to fix it. If they don't know their stuff they always can call Microsoft, Apple or the company that has the printer barrier software.

As no one can guess what that software is, and even if you knew that, the question goes to that company.
Bob