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==Description==
For various reasons pertaining 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 securityuse, certain services within the MCLA network are protected from direct access resulting in fewer clicks to the Internetcomplete a job and less time spent when scanning, copying and printing. Access BlazerPrint is driven by a management system called PaperCut which allows for a customized end user personal experience by connecting to these resources from other networks requires special software OneDrive, email, and faxing. All BlazerPrint copiers have been equipped with embedded card reader technology allowing you to provide a secure “tunnel” from tap your computer. MCLA employs an SSL VPN ID card to authenticate to provide this function the device and this document explains how 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 accessa single, global, virtual, queue, install then go to the most convenient multifunction device and use this tool for Windows based machinesrelease their print. =='''Download and Install Sophos Connect Software'''==
*1. Before you start, ensure you do not have the outdated "Sophos SSL VPN" client installed. Here is how to check:==Information about BlazerPrint==**a. Select Start , then select Settings > Apps > Apps & features. [[Registering your MCLA ID BlazerPrint]]**b. Select the the 'Sophos SSL VPN' application in the list and then select Uninstall.[[Connecting your personally owned device to BlazerPrint (Students)]]*2. To download the VPN software [[Connecting your MCLA managed computer to BlazerPrint (Sophos ConnectFaculty/Staff) click this link [https://mcla.sharepoint.com/:u:/s/DesktopSupport772/EUe1CL7iaOBHhCZfrCYX6egBXZDgl_T9GFW5uRzKJYCQUA?e=hlMZdS Sophos Connect]. ]*3. Open the installer once downloaded and complete the client installation.*4. Login to https://mclautm.mcla.edu using [[Releasing your A# and password.print job on a BlazerPrint Copier]]*5. Login using your '''A#''' and password. [[Document Scanning on a BlazerPrint Copier]]*6. Once logged in select the '''Remote Access''' link [[Copying documents on the page. a BlazerPrint Copier]]*7. Click the download button next to the description "Click here to download the configuration file to set up SSL VPN [[Faxing on Linux, MacOS X, BSD a BlazerPrint Copier or Solaris." Download and Save the .opvn file.WestFax Portal]]*8. Open the Sophos Connect software, click the 'Import Connection' option[[Checking Your Print Balance and Making Payments (Students)]]*9. Navigate to the .opvn file that you saved, select it and click 'open'[[Guest Printing]]
=='''Connect to the VPN using Sophos Connect Client'''=Copier Guides==*[https://download.support.xerox.com/pub/docs/ALC81XX/userdocs/any-os/en_GB/AltaLink_C81xx_ug_en-us.pdf Xerox Altalink User Guide]*[https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/altalink-c8100-series/videos Xerox Altalink Video Guides][[file:versa.png|100px|left]] [https://download.support.xerox.com/pub/docs/VLC405/userdocs/any-os/en_GB/VersaLink_C405_mfp_ug_en-US.pdf Xerox VersaLink User Guide]*[https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/versalink-c405/videos Xerox VersaLink Video Guides]
1. Open the Sophos Connect software by either selecting it in your start menu or system tray2. Confirm that the 'mclautm.mcla.edu' server connect is selected then click 'Connect'3. Type in your A number and password.4. Connection status will show a green click mark when successfully connected to the VPN==FAQ about BlazerPrint==
