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Here you will find installers and instructions to help you connect your laptop to printers on the
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==Step 1 - Activate Your MyMCLA Account==
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==Available Printers==
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    <td><b>Building</b></td>
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    <td><b>Room</b></td>
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    <td><b>Link for Windows </b></td>
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    <td><b>Link For Mac OS X<br></b></td>
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Employees will need their 'A' numbers to start the account creation process. This 'A' number is also known as the Banner ID number which can be obtained from the Human Resources office. Phone: (413) 662-5596. Once this is obtained you can use this number to follow these steps for setup:
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      <td>Freel Library 1st Floor</td>
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      <td>1st Floor Circulation</td>
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      <td>[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/Freel_1st_Floor_Circulation.exe Freel 1st Floor Circulation]</td>
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*1. Go to http://techhelp.mcla.edu/banner
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*2. Enter your ID in the "MCLA ID (A#):" field (Ensure you include the A)
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  <td>Freel Library 2nd Floor</td>
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*3. Enter your birth date (MMDDYY format) in the "PIN" (If the DOB does not work, please call our administrative systems department at 413-662-5295)
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  <td>Freel Library 2nd Floor</td>
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*4. You will then be asked to set a new PIN of your choice.
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  <td>[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/Freel-SecondFloor.exe Freel-SecondFloor]</td>
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*5. Once your PIN has been setup, you will be logged in to the main menu.
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*6. Click the 'Claim Your MyMCLA Account' link.
 
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*7. Follow the account claim procedure, setting a password at the end which should be a combination of numbers as well as letters.
 
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*8. Confirm activation is complete by logging into http://sso.mcla.edu with your newly setup MyMCLA account.
 
  
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You do not have to be on campus to activate your account.  The MCLA ID and password is used for authentication purposes for services such as campus computer access, wireless network access and MCLA email. Get familiar with the user [[Policies and Forms | policies]] that you must agreed upon during this MCLA account activation. You can refer back to them on our [[Policies and Forms | policy page]].
 
  
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==Step 2 - Set up Voice Mail==
 
  
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*Set up your telephone and voice mail. Any requests relating to the MCLA telecom system should be directed to the Help Desk at 413-662-5276.
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  <td>Murdock Hall</td>
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  <td>1st Floor Hallway</td>
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  <td>[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/Murdock-Lab-Hallway.exe Murdock_Lab_Hallway]</td>
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*A guide has been provided to help you set up your [[Voicemail_Setup|voicemail]] located in the [[Telecommunications]] section.
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  <td>Center for Science and Innovation First Floor</td>
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  <td>Room 120 - Student Write Up</td>
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  <td>[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/CSI-120-laser.exe CSI 120 Laser]</td>
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*By default, voicemail is sent directly to your college e-mail. If you would like to change this setting, please contact the Help Desk.
 
  
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==Step 3 - Set up Your Computer==
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  <td>Center for Science and Innovation Second Floor</td>
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  <td>Room 218 - Student Write Up</td>
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  <td>[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/CSI-218-laser.exe  CSI 218 Laser]</td>
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*[[Computer Support Services | Computer Purchasing]] - Any new computer or computer related purchases for your department must go through [[Computer Support Services]]. [[Computer Support Services]] can be contacted by phone at (413)-662-5510. 
 
  
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*Computer Installs - Computer hardware or software installs are coordinated through the [[MCLA Computer HelpDesk]]. Please contact the [[MCLA Computer HelpDesk | HelpDesk]] at (413)-662-5276 for any requests.
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  <td>Center for Science and Innovation Third Floor</td>
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  <td>Room 316 - Student Write Up</td>
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  <td>[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/CSI-316-laser.exe CSI 316 Laser]</td>
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*Setup connection to the [[Connecting_to_BlazerNet|BlazerNet]] Wireless Network– The wireless network is available in various buildings on campus. For instructions on how to configure your laptop to access the [[Connecting_to_BlazerNet|BlazerNet]] wireless network see the[[Network | network section here]].
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  <td>Center for Science and Innovation - Chemistry Third Floor</td>
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  <td>Room 308 - Student Printer in Chemistry Suite</td>
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  <td>[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/CSI-308-laser-stu.exe CSI 308 Laser]</td>
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==Step 4 - Getting Familiar with Technology==
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  <td>Venable Veteran Resource Center</td>
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  <td>Venable Hall 309</td>
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  <td>[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/Venable-VeteranResourceCenter-laser.exe Veteran Resource Center]</td>
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Many answers to frequently asked questions about the computer resources available at MCLA can be found on on this site. The following is a brief list of the technology services available to you as an MCLA employee.
 
  
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*[[Office 365 | MyMCLA Portal (Office 365)]] -  MCLA has a single-sign on portal site that is integrated with Office 365.  It is the gateway to email, calendaring, announcements and discussion areas. To access [[Office 365]] you must go through the account activation found on step one. The website to the portal is:
 
  
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*https://portal.mcla.edu
 
  
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*[[Student Information System | Banner]] (Faculty Only) – Banner allows access to the student record system through the web. This includes access to class rosters and also includes the ability to e-mail your whole class. 
 
  
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*[[Canvas]] (Faculty Only) – [[Canvas]] is an online course area available to faculty members. Course areas are set up by faculty request at the start of the semester. This request will also enroll students who have registered for the course. This is possible only if you have had Canvas training through the [[Academic Technology]] center, or if you've had prior experience with [[Canvas]]. 
 
  
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*[[Technology Enhanced Facilities | Classroom Technology]] – To become familiar with classroom technology please visit the [[Technology Enhanced Facilities]] section.
 
  
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==Step 5 - Using Technology in your Course (Faculty Only)==
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The MCLA [http://www.mcla.edu/About_MCLA/admin/academic-technology/index Academic Technology] Center is a resource to provide faculty development, consultation, and collaborative partnerships to support the use of technology in teaching and research initiatives at MCLA. Faculty members are encouraged to meet with the [http://www.mcla.edu/About_MCLA/admin/academic-technology/index Academic Technology] department. The [http://www.mcla.edu/About_MCLA/admin/academic-technology/index Academic Technology] department is located in Murdock Hall, second floor. They can also be reached by phone at 413-662-5397.
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==Instructions For Windows==
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*Choose a printer from the list of available printers (above) and use the link located in the "Link for Windows" column.
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*You might be warned that the download contains an executable, click "Run" from the dialog box.
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*You will be prompted again warning you that the program's publisher cannot be verified.  Just click "Run" again.
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*The printer installation tool will launch.  Click 'Next' and the installation of the printer will proceed.
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*You will be prompted to set a username and password for the printer. Select 'Use specified user account" then enter '''mclaad\''' then your A number (example:mclaad\a10001000) and password.
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'''NOTE:''' Occasionally this window appears behind other windows. If after a few seconds it doesn't appear, minimize or close your other windows to locate it.
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*Click “Ok”.
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*In a few seconds, the printer will be installed.  If you would like to check to see that it is available, click the "Start" menu, and then click "Printers and Faxes".
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'''NOTE:'''  The installation should not set the printer as the default printer on your computer. You will have to choose the appropriate printer each time you print. Typically, this can be done by choosing the printer from a list as in this example from the Internet Explorer print dialog.
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==Instructions For macOS Sierra/High Sierra/Mojave==
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The printer installer linked above will not work properly with macOS Sierra. For users of Sierra, manual instructions are available [[Manual Printer Install on macOS Sierra|here]].

Revision as of 21:17, 6 September 2022

Here you will find installers and instructions to help you connect your laptop to printers on the MCLA campus.

Available Printers

Building Room Link for Windows Link For Mac OS X
Freel Library 1st Floor 1st Floor Circulation Freel 1st Floor Circulation
Freel Library 2nd Floor Freel Library 2nd Floor Freel-SecondFloor
Murdock Hall 1st Floor Hallway Murdock_Lab_Hallway
Center for Science and Innovation First Floor Room 120 - Student Write Up CSI 120 Laser
Center for Science and Innovation Second Floor Room 218 - Student Write Up CSI 218 Laser
Center for Science and Innovation Third Floor Room 316 - Student Write Up CSI 316 Laser
Center for Science and Innovation - Chemistry Third Floor Room 308 - Student Printer in Chemistry Suite CSI 308 Laser
Venable Veteran Resource Center Venable Hall 309 Veteran Resource Center

Instructions For Windows

  • Choose a printer from the list of available printers (above) and use the link located in the "Link for Windows" column.
  • You might be warned that the download contains an executable, click "Run" from the dialog box.
  • You will be prompted again warning you that the program's publisher cannot be verified. Just click "Run" again.
  • The printer installation tool will launch. Click 'Next' and the installation of the printer will proceed.
  • You will be prompted to set a username and password for the printer. Select 'Use specified user account" then enter mclaad\ then your A number (example:mclaad\a10001000) and password.

NOTE: Occasionally this window appears behind other windows. If after a few seconds it doesn't appear, minimize or close your other windows to locate it.

  • Click “Ok”.
  • In a few seconds, the printer will be installed. If you would like to check to see that it is available, click the "Start" menu, and then click "Printers and Faxes".

NOTE: The installation should not set the printer as the default printer on your computer. You will have to choose the appropriate printer each time you print. Typically, this can be done by choosing the printer from a list as in this example from the Internet Explorer print dialog.


Instructions For macOS Sierra/High Sierra/Mojave

The printer installer linked above will not work properly with macOS Sierra. For users of Sierra, manual instructions are available here.

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