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== Connect Network Drive in Mac OS X ==
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The following instructions will walk you through the process of setting up the 'BlazerPrint' virtual printer queue on your personally-owned laptop. Once set up, you can send print jobs to the queue and release them from any BlazerPrint copier on campus.
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With Finder open, select '''Go''' from the menu bar and click '''Connect to Server…''' from the dropdown menu.
 
  
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'''NOTE: These instructions are designed for personally owned devices. MCLA Faculty/Staff who are using MCLA-owned devices should review these instructions instead.'''
  
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In the Connect to Server window, enter in the URL for the desired network drive. For homeshare this would be '''smb://homeshare/users$/A########''' and click Connect.
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=For Windows Users:=
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*1. Ensure your laptop is connected to the oncampus MCLA network, preferably Eduroam.
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*2. Download the Mobility Print Installer located [https://papercut.com/products/ng/mobility-print/download/client/windows/ here].
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*3. Run the installer once fully downloaded.
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*4. Windows prompt will ask you for permission to make changes to your computer; Click “Yes”
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*5. Select a language, then click “Ok”
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*6. Click “I accept the agreement” then click “Next”
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*7. “BlazerPrint” should appear in the list of printers. Select “BlazerPrint”, then click “Next”
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*8. Sign in using your A number and password, then click “Next”
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*9. If done successfully, a page will appear saying that the Mobility Print Setup has been installed. Click “Finish”
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*10. BlazerPrint should now appear in the list of printers when attempting to print
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Enter your A# and password as credentials for the networked drive in the Name and Password fields. Ensure that '''Remember this password''' in my keychain is checked. Click Connect.
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=For Mac OS Users:=
  
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*1. Ensure your laptop is connected to the oncampus MCLA network, preferably Eduroam.
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*2. Navigate to System Preferences > Printers and Scanners.
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*3. Click the ‘retry’ icon under the Printers List. The Add dialog is displayed. It displays a list of all of the discovered printers on the network.
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*4. Select a "BlazerPrint' printer that uses the Bonjour protocol.
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*5. At the bottom of the dialog box, check that Use is set to Secure AirPrint.
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**'''Note:''' If Secure AirPrint isn’t displayed, close the add dialog then disconnect from the network. Reconnect to it again.
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*6. Click Add.
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*7. Print your document. When prompted, enter your MCLA A number and password.
  
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== Set Network Drive to Connect at Logon ==
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=For IOS Users (Iphone/Ipad):=
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From the Apple Menu in the menu bar, select '''System Preferences'''.
 
  
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*1. Open the app you want to print from and tap the share icon:
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From System Preferences click '''Users & Accounts'''.
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Print.
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No print option? Check the app's User Guide or Help - not all apps support printing.
  
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Select a printer.
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Select the number of copies and other options, like which pages you want to print.
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Tap Print in the top-right corner.
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If you're prompted, enter your MCLA A number and password.
  
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From Users & Accounts, ensure that '''Login Items''' is the selected tab. Click the '''+''' button.
 
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Ensure the desired directory is selected and click '''Add'''. This will ensure that the drive is mapped upon each logon.
 
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Revision as of 00:47, 10 February 2023

The following instructions will walk you through the process of setting up the 'BlazerPrint' virtual printer queue on your personally-owned laptop. Once set up, you can send print jobs to the queue and release them from any BlazerPrint copier on campus.

NOTE: These instructions are designed for personally owned devices. MCLA Faculty/Staff who are using MCLA-owned devices should review these instructions instead.

For Windows Users:

  • 1. Ensure your laptop is connected to the oncampus MCLA network, preferably Eduroam.
  • 2. Download the Mobility Print Installer located here.
  • 3. Run the installer once fully downloaded.
  • 4. Windows prompt will ask you for permission to make changes to your computer; Click “Yes”
  • 5. Select a language, then click “Ok”

Mobility1.png

  • 6. Click “I accept the agreement” then click “Next”

Mobility2.png

  • 7. “BlazerPrint” should appear in the list of printers. Select “BlazerPrint”, then click “Next”

Mobility3.png

  • 8. Sign in using your A number and password, then click “Next”

Mobility4.png

  • 9. If done successfully, a page will appear saying that the Mobility Print Setup has been installed. Click “Finish”

Mobility5.png

  • 10. BlazerPrint should now appear in the list of printers when attempting to print

Mobility6.png

For Mac OS Users:

  • 1. Ensure your laptop is connected to the oncampus MCLA network, preferably Eduroam.
  • 2. Navigate to System Preferences > Printers and Scanners.
  • 3. Click the ‘retry’ icon under the Printers List. The Add dialog is displayed. It displays a list of all of the discovered printers on the network.
  • 4. Select a "BlazerPrint' printer that uses the Bonjour protocol.
  • 5. At the bottom of the dialog box, check that Use is set to Secure AirPrint.
    • Note: If Secure AirPrint isn’t displayed, close the add dialog then disconnect from the network. Reconnect to it again.
  • 6. Click Add.
  • 7. Print your document. When prompted, enter your MCLA A number and password.

For IOS Users (Iphone/Ipad):

  • 1. Open the app you want to print from and tap the share icon:

Shareiosprint.png

  • Scroll down and tap

Print-icon.png or Print. No print option? Check the app's User Guide or Help - not all apps support printing.

Select a printer. Select the number of copies and other options, like which pages you want to print. Tap Print in the top-right corner. If you're prompted, enter your MCLA A number and password.

For ChromeBook Users:

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