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*1. Ensure your laptop is connected to the oncampus MCLA network, preferably Eduroam.
 
*1. Ensure your laptop is connected to the oncampus MCLA network, preferably Eduroam.
 
*2. Download the Mobility Print Installer located [https://papercut.com/products/ng/mobility-print/download/client/windows/ here].
 
*2. Download the Mobility Print Installer located [https://papercut.com/products/ng/mobility-print/download/client/windows/ here].
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*1. Ensure your laptop is connected to the oncampus MCLA network, preferably Eduroam.
 
*1. Ensure your laptop is connected to the oncampus MCLA network, preferably Eduroam.
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*6. Click Add.
 
*7. Print your document. When prompted, enter your MCLA A number and password.
 
*7. Print your document. When prompted, enter your MCLA A number and password.
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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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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”

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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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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: