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| − | + | This page includes directions for installing the printers for '''student''' use in the Residence Halls, Academic Buildings and the Library. | |
| − | + | {{PrintQuickLinks}} | |
| + | ==Windows Installation Directions== | ||
| − | [[Image: | + | #In the Windows Search type: '''\\printers.gustie.gac.edu''' and click enter.<br />[[File:Mappingprinters.jpg]] |
| + | #A window will open showing the list of available printers.<br />[[Image:printingvista2.jpg]] | ||
| + | #'''Double click''' the printer (or printers) you want to install and wait for it or them to install. '''The FollowMeStudentPrinters queue will print to any printer and only requires installing one printer from the list.''' | ||
| − | + | ===Follow Me Printer=== | |
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| − | + | The Follow Me printer is designed to print to any printer. To install just select the FollowMeStudentPrinters from the list of printers. You will be asked which printer to send the job to when you release it using print.gac.edu. | |
| − | + | ==Windows Troubleshooting== | |
| + | ===Error Access Denied=== | ||
| − | + | This issue can happen when your computer is not authenticating with the print server properly. This issue can be fixed by adding your gustavus account to ''Credential Manager''. | |
| + | #Click '''Start'''-> On the start screen start typing ''Credential Manager'' and select this from the list of results to open it | ||
| + | #In ''Credential Manager'', select '''Windows Credentials''' | ||
| + | #Click '''Add a Windows Credentials''' | ||
| + | #In network address enter: \\printers.gustie.gac.edu | ||
| + | #username enter: gustie\your-email-gustavus-username (without @gustavus.edu) | ||
| + | #password enter: enter your gustavus email password | ||
| + | #Reboot your computer | ||
| + | #Please see using the print accounting system for directions on printing. | ||
| − | === | + | ===Error installing printer=== |
| − | + | #Download and run the [https://greg.gac.edu/download/PC/printing/鶹ƵPrinters.exe 鶹Ƶ Printers reset tool] | |
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| − | + | ===Error code: 0x80070035=== | |
| + | '''Problem: After I type in \\printers.gustie.gac.edu and press enter, I receive the following message Error message "Windows cannot access //xxxxxxx error code: 0x80070035 the network path not found"''' | ||
| + | #If you are able to browse the web fine and this is Windows 7, This is most likely caused by an issue known to Microsoft. Please install the hotfix below to prevent it in the future: | ||
| + | ##http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980486/ | ||
| + | #We also need to remove all the '''Microsoft 6to4 adapters''' that have been installed already. This can be done manually or using devcon. | ||
| + | ##Manually | ||
| + | ###Start Menu->Right Click on Computer->Click Manage | ||
| + | ###Open the Device Manager | ||
| + | ###Select View->Show Hidden Devices | ||
| + | ###Under Network Adapters, uninstall all the network adapters that say "Microsoft 6to4 Adapter" | ||
| + | ##Download Devcon x32 or x64 depending on your machine type: | ||
| + | ###Run devcon.exe in a command prompt as administrator | ||
| + | ####devcon remove @ROOT\*6TO4MP\* | ||
| + | #Reboot your computer | ||
| − | + | ===Black Pages when printing from Chrome PDF Viewer=== | |
| + | '''Problem: When printing from the latest version of Chrome's PDF viewer, your print jobs are all black.''' | ||
| + | This is a known bug in the latest version of Chrome. | ||
| − | [ | + | '''Solution 1: ''' Save the document to your computer and web print option to print the docoment. The web print option is available on [https://print.gac.edu https://print.gac.edu] |
| − | + | '''Solution 2: ''' Save the document to your computer and use Acrobat Reader to print the PDF or open the PDF in Firefox to print the document. | |
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| − | + | '''If this is a Moodle document, please send this to helpline@gustavus.edu with the specific Course and PDF name so we can repair the PDF.''' | |
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| − | + | ==Macintosh Printer Installation== | |
| − | + | ===Mac OS X 10.6.8 and older=== | |
| − | [[ | + | Users with 10.6.8 and below must use the [[Web Print]] system. |
| − | + | ===Mac OS X 10.7.5 and later=== | |
| + | Click the following link to download the 鶹Ƶ printer installer. | ||
| + | [https://greg.gac.edu/download/mac/printing/GACPrinters.dmg Macintosh Printer Installer] | ||
| − | [[Image: | + | Once the file is downloaded, double click on it. Then locate the file on your desktop and double-click on it. |
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| + | [[Image:Macprintersdesktop1.png|325px|center]] | ||
| − | + | Then double click on the GACPrinters application to open the installer. | |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Macprintersopen.png|625px|center]] |
| − | + | Once the GACPrinters application is opened you will be presented with a window that looks like the image below. The area circled in red is the printer type navigation tab. | |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Gacprinterswindow.png|625px|center]] |
| − | + | To install a printer simply click on the printer you'd like to install. If the printer is installed correctly the button should "ghost" out. The image below shows NoreliusLabPrinter successfully installed and "ghosted" out. | |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Ghostedbutton.png|625px|center]] |
| − | + | If you get an error, it's most likely because you don't have the latest printer drivers. The error window looks like the image below. | |
| + | If you receive this error you will be asked to be taken to either Apple's or HP's print driver page. From the driver page download and install the driver, then try re-open GACPrinters and try installing the printer again. | ||
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Errorwindow.png|525px|center]] |
===Checking printers and setting the default=== | ===Checking printers and setting the default=== | ||
| − | Now you can verify that your printers installed and set a default. | + | Now you can verify that your printers installed and set a default. From the Apple menu, select '''System Preferences''' and then click on the '''Printers and Scanners''' button. The following window will appear. |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:MacPrinter9.png]] |
If you want to set a default printer, simply click by Default Printer and select the printer you want to use. Once you've done this, you can close out the window and start printing. | If you want to set a default printer, simply click by Default Printer and select the printer you want to use. Once you've done this, you can close out the window and start printing. | ||
| − | + | Please see Using the print accounting system for students to print and release jobs. | |
| − | ===Troubleshooting=== | + | ===Troubleshooting Apple Macintosh Printer Installation=== |
'''Problem: I can't get the installer downloaded. Instead a web page of garbled text is displayed.''' | '''Problem: I can't get the installer downloaded. Instead a web page of garbled text is displayed.''' | ||
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This may mean your browser is not properly installed. This is most common with Mozilla Firefox. For more information about installing Mac OS X software refer to http://guides.macrumors.com/Installing_Applications_in_Mac_OS_X | This may mean your browser is not properly installed. This is most common with Mozilla Firefox. For more information about installing Mac OS X software refer to http://guides.macrumors.com/Installing_Applications_in_Mac_OS_X | ||
| − | '''Problem: I receive an error message: "Your system software should be updated to 10. | + | '''Problem: The installer unexpectedly quits each time I try and run it. I am running Macintosh OS 10.6.x.''' |
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| + | Solution: You will have to use the 鶹Ƶ [[Web Print]] system. | ||
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| + | '''Problem: I receive an error message: "Your system software should be updated ...''' | ||
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| + | Solution: | ||
| + | For a version prior to 10.7.5 you will need to contact the Technology Helpline at x6111 for alternative printing methods. | ||
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| + | '''Problem: The printer I want to install is "ghosted" out. ''' | ||
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| + | Solution: Quit GACPrinters and relaunch GACPrinters. | ||
| − | + | '''Problem: "GACPrinters" can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer. | |
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| − | + | This error indicates you have OSX 10.8 and your security settings need to be temporarily modified. Please go to '''System Preferences''', '''Security and Privacy''', '''General''' tab. '''Allow software to be installed from anywhere'''. After installing the printer, please move back to Mac App Store and identified developers. | |
| − | + | ==Email to Print== | |
| + | *[[Email_to_print|Send an email to print]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Policies]] | ||
[[Category:Printing]] | [[Category:Printing]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:52, 6 September 2016
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This page includes directions for installing the printers for student use in the Residence Halls, Academic Buildings and the Library.
Contents
Printing Quick Links
Students
- Printing at 鶹Ƶ - Printing at 鶹Ƶ
- Installing Printers for Students - Academic/Residence Hall Printer Installation
- Using the Student Print Accounting System for Students - Using the Student Print Accounting System
- Using Web Print
- Using Email to print
- Using AirPrint or Mobility Print
Faculty and Staff
- New Konica-Minolta MFP's and GusPrint Pilot (Fall 2021) - How do I know if I can use GusPrint - How to use GusPrint
- Printing at 鶹Ƶ - Printing at 鶹Ƶ
- Installing Printers for Faculty and Staff - Adding an Faculty/Staff Department Printer
- Using the Print Accounting System for Faculty and Staff
- Using Email to print
- Using Scan to pdf
Windows Installation Directions
- In the Windows Search type: \\printers.gustie.gac.edu and click enter.
- A window will open showing the list of available printers.
- Double click the printer (or printers) you want to install and wait for it or them to install. The FollowMeStudentPrinters queue will print to any printer and only requires installing one printer from the list.
Follow Me Printer
The Follow Me printer is designed to print to any printer. To install just select the FollowMeStudentPrinters from the list of printers. You will be asked which printer to send the job to when you release it using print.gac.edu.
Windows Troubleshooting
Error Access Denied
This issue can happen when your computer is not authenticating with the print server properly. This issue can be fixed by adding your gustavus account to Credential Manager.
- Click Start-> On the start screen start typing Credential Manager and select this from the list of results to open it
- In Credential Manager, select Windows Credentials
- Click Add a Windows Credentials
- In network address enter: \\printers.gustie.gac.edu
- username enter: gustie\your-email-gustavus-username (without @gustavus.edu)
- password enter: enter your gustavus email password
- Reboot your computer
- Please see using the print accounting system for directions on printing.
Error installing printer
- Download and run the
Error code: 0x80070035
Problem: After I type in \\printers.gustie.gac.edu and press enter, I receive the following message Error message "Windows cannot access //xxxxxxx error code: 0x80070035 the network path not found"
- If you are able to browse the web fine and this is Windows 7, This is most likely caused by an issue known to Microsoft. Please install the hotfix below to prevent it in the future:
- We also need to remove all the Microsoft 6to4 adapters that have been installed already. This can be done manually or using devcon.
- Manually
- Start Menu->Right Click on Computer->Click Manage
- Open the Device Manager
- Select View->Show Hidden Devices
- Under Network Adapters, uninstall all the network adapters that say "Microsoft 6to4 Adapter"
- Download Devcon x32 or x64 depending on your machine type:
- Run devcon.exe in a command prompt as administrator
- devcon remove @ROOT\*6TO4MP\*
- Run devcon.exe in a command prompt as administrator
- Manually
- Reboot your computer
Black Pages when printing from Chrome PDF Viewer
Problem: When printing from the latest version of Chrome's PDF viewer, your print jobs are all black.
This is a known bug in the latest version of Chrome.
Solution 1: Save the document to your computer and web print option to print the docoment. The web print option is available on
Solution 2: Save the document to your computer and use Acrobat Reader to print the PDF or open the PDF in Firefox to print the document.
If this is a Moodle document, please send this to helpline@gustavus.edu with the specific Course and PDF name so we can repair the PDF.
Macintosh Printer Installation
Mac OS X 10.6.8 and older
Users with 10.6.8 and below must use the Web Print system.
Mac OS X 10.7.5 and later
Click the following link to download the 鶹Ƶ printer installer.
Once the file is downloaded, double click on it. Then locate the file on your desktop and double-click on it.
Then double click on the GACPrinters application to open the installer.
Once the GACPrinters application is opened you will be presented with a window that looks like the image below. The area circled in red is the printer type navigation tab.
To install a printer simply click on the printer you'd like to install. If the printer is installed correctly the button should "ghost" out. The image below shows NoreliusLabPrinter successfully installed and "ghosted" out.
If you get an error, it's most likely because you don't have the latest printer drivers. The error window looks like the image below. If you receive this error you will be asked to be taken to either Apple's or HP's print driver page. From the driver page download and install the driver, then try re-open GACPrinters and try installing the printer again.
Checking printers and setting the default
Now you can verify that your printers installed and set a default. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences and then click on the Printers and Scanners button. The following window will appear.
If you want to set a default printer, simply click by Default Printer and select the printer you want to use. Once you've done this, you can close out the window and start printing.
Please see Using the print accounting system for students to print and release jobs.
Troubleshooting Apple Macintosh Printer Installation
Problem: I can't get the installer downloaded. Instead a web page of garbled text is displayed.
Solution: Right-click the download link and choose Save File As or Save Linked File As depending on your browser. Save the downloaded file someplace accessible on your computer like the Desktop and proceed with the instructions. This may mean your browser is not properly installed. This is most common with Mozilla Firefox. For more information about installing Mac OS X software refer to
Problem: The installer unexpectedly quits each time I try and run it. I am running Macintosh OS 10.6.x.
Solution: You will have to use the 鶹Ƶ Web Print system.
Problem: I receive an error message: "Your system software should be updated ...
Solution: For a version prior to 10.7.5 you will need to contact the Technology Helpline at x6111 for alternative printing methods.
Problem: The printer I want to install is "ghosted" out.
Solution: Quit GACPrinters and relaunch GACPrinters.
Problem: "GACPrinters" can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer.
This error indicates you have OSX 10.8 and your security settings need to be temporarily modified. Please go to System Preferences, Security and Privacy, General tab. Allow software to be installed from anywhere. After installing the printer, please move back to Mac App Store and identified developers.