Installing Student_PrintWise for macOS

Students: Use the instructions below to install the Student_PrintWise driver on your macOS laptop or desktop. Please note you must use MU Secure Wi-Fi or VPN to complete these steps.

Reminder! You might not need to install a driver to print. See Easiest way to print: PrintWise@marquette.edu to learn more.

macOS: Installing PrintWise for Students

This software requires macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or later.

Click this link to download the Student PrintWise Installation File.
Open the Downloads folder. Look for the "Student Printwise Installer.dmg" file. Double click to open.
Hold the CTRL key and click on Install Student PrintWise.command. Select the "Open" option from the resulting menu.
Select "Open."
Enter your computer password in the new window when prompted and then hit enter (No characters will be generated when typing, this is normal)
A settings window will open after the installation is completed. (This may take a few minutes)
In the upper portion of the window, select the printer labeled Student_PrintWise
In the User Information tab, select Enter Name.
In the Name field, enter your Marquette username.
Click Save Settings and close the window.
Click Done to close the printer settings.
When printing, select from the following presets.

Configuring Printer Settings

Follow these steps if presets do not appear.

Navigate to a document or page you would like to print.
Hit "Command + P" on your keyboard to open the printing menu. Select "Student_PrintWise" from the list of available printers on the right.
Scroll to and click on "Printer Options."
1. To print in Black & White, double click on "Quality" and change the selection for "Color Mode" to "Black and White." Click "OK" when done.
2. To print single-sided sheets, double click on "Finishing" and change "Print Style" to "1-sided printing." Click "OK" when done.
Navigate to the "Presets" setting at the top of the printing menu and click on the drop down menu to the right.
Select "Save Current Settings as Preset."
Change Preset Name (e.g. "BW 1" for single sided BW printing, "BW 2" for double sided BW printing)
Once you print a job with a preset, it will become the new default next time you go to print.

Need Help?

If you encounter trouble, visit TechSquad Central on the first floor of the Raynor Library.