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MCLA provides remote access to software using Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). This service allows MCLA students, faculty and staff to access license software typically found in our computer labs 24/7, from anywhere. With the ability to access this system with just a web browser, users can have the flexibility to connect using a tablet, phone, Mac, PC, Chromebook. ==Windows Users also have the ability to download a more robust Remote Desktop client that provides an optimized experience. Because the process is cloud-based, the experience is identical for all users.==

Here is a 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 software that is currently available through printers and print to it. Your print job will be held in the AVD service:BlazerPrint virtual printer queue where you can release it on any BlazerPrint copier on campus.

==How to Access via Web BrowserMac Users==

*1. Go Mac Users need to the following address: https://client.wvd.microsoft.com/arm/webclient/*2. Login with your MCLA Account (A number@mcla.edu)*3. You will see icons for each course download a program offered. Open the program youcalled 'PaperCut Print Deploy'd like to access.[[File:Avd1a.PNG]]*4. The following screen will pop up asking your approval to authorize access to certain local resourcesthe proper print drivers that offer all finishing options.

[[image:avd1*1.png]] *'''Printer:''' Refers to being able to print a document within Ensure your virtual desktop to a printer that Mac is connected to your local computer. the on-campus MCLA network through Eduroam (preferred) or Blazernet*'''Clipboard2. [http://papercut:''' Refers to copying9191/print-deploy/client-setup/pasting text or imagesmacos. html Download the PaperCut Print Deploy Client here]*'''File Transfer:''' Refers to allowing you to copy files from your local computer to your virtual desktop3. Once the Print Deploy .dmg installer is fully downloaded, open it and click the . pkg file that appears*You can check Don’t ask me again 4. Follow the installer prompts to remember these settings.complete the installation of the Print Deploy Client*5. Enter Open the Print Deploy client located in the top right corner of your MCLA Account Credentials at the promptscreen.Icon looks like this: [[imageFile:Avd2Printdeployicon.PNG|200pxpng]]*6. Please wait while 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 application loads remotelydock.*9. You can will see its status by clicking 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 'show detailsRemember this password in my keychain' option*11. ==How 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 Access via Remote Desktop App (Optional)==update your keychain password.