Unable to find setting location to enter printer code.

Well, I'm stumped.


I've been trying to print to a network printer requiring a printer code for days, but can't find anywhere to actually enter the setting on the latest mac version. I've tried printing from several different applications, none of which show the required printer option fields. For reference, these are the steps I've been told to follow: https://www.macworld.com/article/234645/cant-print-to-an-office-printer-you-may-need-to-enter-an-access-code-in-macos.html (In every app, the menu is just the simplified version of this, with only the top section showing and no multi-choice drop down)


I've tried similar methods, looking for some way to find the output method settings, or a checkbox that displays any sort of advanced setting, but every application I've printed from (Word, Safari, google, preview, photos, Adobe) just show the same simple settings (though some have ones specific to their application). I've also gone through just about every printer setting and printer driver setting I could find in the OS, though I'm not the most advanced with Mac troubleshooting. Once I find the place to enter the printer code, I can save the preset, but I just can't find it.


Any help would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks.



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Posted on Sep 9, 2021 8:09 AM

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Sep 10, 2021 7:43 AM in response to TryingToUseAMacLOL

Hello TryingToUseAMacLOL, Thanks for reaching out to us for support. It’s never fun when you’re unable to print from your Mac, and we will do everything we can to help you. When you have a free moment, please give the steps in the following links a try.


Add a printer on Mac


Solve printing problems on Mac


We ask you to give the above steps a try because they can potentially resolve your issue. If you’re still experiencing the same problem after completing the steps above, please do not hesitate to reach back out to us with some specifics on what you’re seeing so that we can continue troubleshooting with you.


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