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Users visiting MCLA can also use BlazerPrint copiers by creating BlazerPrint guest accounts, applying print credits to the accounts and using them to print from their devices. Follow these steps:
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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.
  
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==Step 1. Create a BlazerPrint Guest Account==
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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.'''
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*Connect your device to the BlazerNet wireless network.
 
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*Open the [http://papercut:9191/ New User Registration page here]
 
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*Fill out the form to create a BlazerPrint guest user account
 
  
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==Step 2. Add Credits to the BlazerPrint Guest Account==
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*Login to [http://papercut:9191/ BlazerPrint Portal located here] with the BlazerPrint guest account.
 
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*Click on 'Add Credits'.
 
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*Select the Amount and click 'Add Funds'.
 
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*Complete the PayPal payment process.
 
  
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==Step 3. Connect your device to BlazerPrint==
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=For Windows Users:=
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*Follow [[Connecting your personally owned device to BlazerPrint (Students)|these instructions]] to connect your device to the BlazerPrint printer queue.
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*1. Ensure your laptop is connected to the on-campus MCLA network, preferably Eduroam.
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*When asked to log in to BlazerPrint, enter your BlazerPrint guest username and password
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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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[[image:mobility1.png]]
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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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==Step 4. Release Print Jobs at BlazerPrint Copier==
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=For Mac OS Users:=
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*1. Login to the copier by pressing the keyboard icon in the top right corner of the copier's touchscreen.
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*1. Ensure your laptop is connected to the on-campus MCLA network, preferably Eduroam.
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*2. Enter the BlazerPrint Guest username and password - hit the 'OK' button after each screen.
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*2. Navigate to System Preferences > Printers and Scanners.
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*3. Select ‘Print Release” from Home Screen
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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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*4. A list of all print jobs will appear. Select which jobs you would like to print by either checking or unchecking the box to the left of the filename
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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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*5. To edit the print settings of each job, Select the Arrow to the right of the filename
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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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*6. Once all print jobs have been selected, Click “Print”
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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:=
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*1. Download the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.papercut.projectbanksia&pli=1 Mobility Print app here].
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*2. Open the app and follow the setup instructions.
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*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:=
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*1. Download the [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mobility-print/alhngdkjgnedakdlnamimgfihgkmenbh Mobility Print App located here].
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*2. To Print - Press Ctrl + P.
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*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.

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”

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 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):

  • 1. Open the app you want to print from and tap the share icon: Shareiosprint.png
  • 2. 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 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:

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