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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.
  
==Description==
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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.'''
BlazerPrint is MCLA's robust and secure copying, printing, scanning, and fax solution served through a series of high-end multifunction copiers located conveniently across campus. All MCLA’s copiers have the same tablet-like touchscreen experience. The BlazerPrint system has an intuitive design that is simple to use, resulting in fewer clicks to complete a job and less time spent when scanning, copying and printing. BlazerPrint is driven by a management system called PaperCut which allows for a customized end user personal experience by connecting to OneDrive, email, and faxing. All BlazerPrint copiers have been equipped with embedded card reader technology allowing you to tap your MCLA ID card to authenticate to the device and it will know who you are so it can offer a customized experience. This customization solves the problem of finding the right printer. With security and accessibility in mind, users simply print to a single, global, virtual, queue, then go to the most convenient multifunction device and release their print.  
 
  
==Information about BlazerPrint==
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*[[Registering your MCLA ID BlazerPrint]]
 
*[[Connecting your personally owned computer to BlazerPrint (Students)]]
 
*[[Connecting your MCLA managed computer to BlazerPrint (Faculty/Staff)]]
 
*[[Connecting your mobile device to BlazerPrint]]
 
*[[Releasing your print job on a BlazerPrint Copier]]
 
*[[Document Scanning on a BlazerPrint Copier]]
 
*[[Copying documents on a BlazerPrint Copier]]
 
*[[Faxing on a BlazerPrint Copier]]
 
*[[Checking Your Print Balance and Making Payments (Students)]]
 
*[[Guest Printing]]
 
  
==Copier Guides==
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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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[[image:mobility3.png|300px]]
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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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==FAQ about BlazerPrint==
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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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=For IOS Users (Iphone/Ipad):=
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*1. Open the app you want to print from and tap the share icon:
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*Scroll down and tap
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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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=For ChromeBook Users:=

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: