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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. | |
− | + | '''NOTE: These instructions are designed for personally owned devices. MCLA Faculty/Staff who are using MCLA-owned devices should review these instructions instead.''' | |
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− | == | + | =For Windows Users:= |
− | * | + | *1. Ensure your laptop is connected to the on-campus MCLA network, preferably Eduroam. |
− | * | + | *2. Download the Mobility Print Installer located [https://papercut.com/products/ng/mobility-print/download/client/windows/ 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” | ||
+ | [[image:mobility1.png]] | ||
+ | *6. Click “I accept the agreement” then click “Next” | ||
+ | [[image:mobility2.png]] | ||
+ | *7. “BlazerPrint” should appear in the list of printers. Select “BlazerPrint”, then click “Next” | ||
+ | [[image:mobility3.png|300px]] | ||
+ | *8. Sign in using your A number and password, then click “Next” | ||
+ | [[image:mobility4.png|300px]] | ||
+ | *9. If done successfully, a page will appear saying that the Mobility Print Setup has been installed. Click “Finish” | ||
+ | [[image:mobility5.png|300px]] | ||
+ | *10. BlazerPrint should now appear in the list of printers when attempting to print | ||
+ | [[image:mobility6.png|300px]] | ||
− | == | + | =For Mac OS Users:= |
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− | + | *1. Ensure your laptop is connected to the on-campus 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. |
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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: [[File:Shareiosprint.png|100px]] | ||
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+ | *2. Scroll down and tap [[File:Print-icon.png|25px]] or '''Print'''. No print option? Check the app's User Guide or Help - not all apps support printing. | ||
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+ | *Select the 'BlazerPrint' 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 Andriod Users:= | ||
+ | *1. Download the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.papercut.projectbanksia&pli=1 Mobility Print app here]. | ||
+ | *2. Open the app and follow the setup instructions. | ||
+ | *3. Open the app you want to print from and tap Print or Share > Print. Then select 'Blazerprint and tap Print. | ||
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+ | =For ChromeBook Users:= | ||
+ | *1. Download the [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mobility-print/alhngdkjgnedakdlnamimgfihgkmenbh Mobility Print App located here]. | ||
+ | *2. To Print - Press Ctrl + P. | ||
+ | *3. Select the 'BlazerPrint' printer then click Print. |
Revision as of 03:51, 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.
Contents
For Windows Users:
- 1. Ensure your laptop is connected to the on-campus 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”
- 6. Click “I accept the agreement” then click “Next”
- 7. “BlazerPrint” should appear in the list of printers. Select “BlazerPrint”, then click “Next”
- 8. Sign in using your A number and password, then click “Next”
- 9. If done successfully, a page will appear saying that the Mobility Print Setup has been installed. Click “Finish”
- 10. BlazerPrint should now appear in the list of printers when attempting to print
For Mac OS Users:
- 1. Ensure your laptop is connected to the on-campus 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):
- 2. Scroll down and tap or Print. No print option? Check the app's User Guide or Help - not all apps support printing.
- Select the 'BlazerPrint' 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 Andriod Users:
- 1. Download the Mobility Print app here.
- 2. Open the app and follow the setup instructions.
- 3. Open the app you want to print from and tap Print or Share > Print. Then select 'Blazerprint and tap Print.
For ChromeBook Users:
- 1. Download the Mobility Print App located here.
- 2. To Print - Press Ctrl + P.
- 3. Select the 'BlazerPrint' printer then click Print.