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Custom Printers

Custom Printers

Published by Apple, Inc.

Configure Custom Printers settings to automate printer deployment and driver installation across Mac endpoints, ensuring users have immediate access to network printers, department-specific devices, and specialized print equipment without manual configuration. This profile enables IT administrators to define printer queues with specific PPD files, deploy manufacturer drivers, set default printer preferences, and control deployment methods including continuous enforcement for mandatory printers, one-time installation for initial setup, or optional availability through Self Service for user-selected devices. Custom Printers eliminates printing support tickets by standardizing printer configurations, maintaining driver consistency across the organization, and providing seamless print infrastructure access from the moment devices are deployed.

OS requirements
macOS 10.11+
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