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== Connect Network Drive in Mac OS X ==
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==Windows Users==
With Finder open, select '''Go''' from the menu bar and click '''Connect to Server…''' from the dropdown menu.
 
  
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Staff who have Windows PCs issued to them by MCLA will automatically have 'BlazerPrint' appear in their list of printers to print to. Select it in your list of available printers and print to it. Your print job will be held in the BlazerPrint virtual printer queue where you can release it on any BlazerPrint copier on campus.  
  
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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In the event you do not have this printer listed, please contact the MCLA Tech Help Desk at 413-662-5276.
  
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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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==Mac Users==
  
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Mac Users need to download a program called 'PaperCut Print Deploy' to access the proper print drivers that offer all finishing options.
  
== Set Network Drive to Connect at Logon ==
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*1. Ensure your Mac is connected to the on-campus MCLA network through Eduroam (preferred) or Blazernet
From the Apple Menu in the menu bar, select '''System Preferences'''.
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*2. [http://papercut:9191/print-deploy/client-setup/macos.html Download the PaperCut Print Deploy Client here]
 
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*3. Once the Print Deploy .dmg installer is fully downloaded, open it and click the .pkg file that appears
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*4. Follow the installer prompts to complete the installation of the Print Deploy Client
 
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*5. Open the Print Deploy client located in the top right corner of your screen. Icon looks like this: [[File:Printdeployicon.png]]
From System Preferences click '''Users & Accounts'''.
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*6. Click on 'View my printers'
 
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*7. Confirm 'BlazerPrint' is installed
 
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*8. Print a document to BlazerPrint then open the printer icon that shows in the dock.
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*9. You will see that your job will be waiting for authentication, click the reload icon on the print job
 
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*10. Enter your A number and password in the login prompt and select 'Remember this password in my keychain'
 
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*11. Once authorized the document will process through the BlazerPrint printer queue. Any future jobs will process without the need to enter your credentials until your password changes at which point you'll need to update your keychain password.
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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Latest revision as of 01:02, 16 February 2023

Windows Users

Staff who have Windows PCs issued to them by MCLA will automatically have 'BlazerPrint' appear in their list of printers to print to. Select it in your list of available printers and print to it. Your print job will be held in the BlazerPrint virtual printer queue where you can release it on any BlazerPrint copier on campus.

In the event you do not have this printer listed, please contact the MCLA Tech Help Desk at 413-662-5276.


Mac Users

Mac Users need to download a program called 'PaperCut Print Deploy' to access the proper print drivers that offer all finishing options.

  • 1. Ensure your Mac is connected to the on-campus MCLA network through Eduroam (preferred) or Blazernet
  • 2. Download the PaperCut Print Deploy Client here
  • 3. Once the Print Deploy .dmg installer is fully downloaded, open it and click the .pkg file that appears
  • 4. Follow the installer prompts to complete the installation of the Print Deploy Client
  • 5. Open the Print Deploy client located in the top right corner of your screen. Icon looks like this: Printdeployicon.png
  • 6. Click on 'View my printers'
  • 7. Confirm 'BlazerPrint' is installed
  • 8. Print a document to BlazerPrint then open the printer icon that shows in the dock.
  • 9. You will see that your job will be waiting for authentication, click the reload icon on the print job
  • 10. Enter your A number and password in the login prompt and select 'Remember this password in my keychain'
  • 11. Once authorized the document will process through the BlazerPrint printer queue. Any future jobs will process without the need to enter your credentials until your password changes at which point you'll need to update your keychain password.