How do I use a J-PAL printer from a personal computer?
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Modified on: Mon, 14 Aug, 2017 at 4:51 PM
Before you begin:
- Make sure you are connected to the "MIT" wireless network. You cannot print from the "MIT Guest" network.
- To configure a printer for your non-J-PAL computer, you might need administrator access. If you have a local IT department, you might need their assistance.
Windows Users:
- Windows 10: (a) Click Search (next to Start), type "printers" and then click Printers & scanners.
Windows 7: (a) Click Start. (b) Select Devices and Printers.
- Windows 10: Click Add a printer or scanner.
Windows 7: Click Add Printer.
- Windows 7: Select Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, then click Next.
- Scroll down and click The printer that I want isn't listed, then click Next.
Note: If asked if you want to allow this app to make changes, click Yes.
- Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname, then click Next.
- In the Hostname or IP address box, enter the printer name for the printer you want to add as listed below, then click Next.
Note: If asked about additional port information, leave the default selection and click Next.
- Select the type of printer you are using, then click Next.
Note: If asked about which version of the driver to use, leave the recommended selection and click Next.
- On the "Type a printer name window," do the following:
In the Printer name box, enter a name for your printer so you can identify it.
If you want to make this printer your default printer, check Set as the default printer.
Click Next.
- On the Printer Sharing window, select Do not share this printer and click Next.
- On the "You've successfully added" window, do the following:
Click Print a test page.
When you have successfully printed a test page, click Finish.
Mac Users:
- From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
- Double-click the Print & Fax (or Print & Scan) icon.
- Underneath the list of available printers already on your Mac, click the plus (+) sign.
- To add a printer using IP (Internet Protocol):
On the top menu bar, select IP.
From the Protocol drop-down list, select Line Printer Daemon - LPD.
In the Address box, enter the printer name for the printer you want to add as listed below
In the Name box, enter a descriptive name for the printer (for example, Color Laser Printer), so you can identify it in the Printer pop-up menu.
From the Use drop-down list, select a printer model.
Select a model name from the models listed and click OK.
Click Add.
Select your printer's options from the list, then click OK.
- The Printer List window appears with all the names of the printers you added. Your default printer is listed in bold text.
- To change your default printer, select the printer you want from your Default printer drop-down list.
List of J-PAL Printers:
Printer |
Printer Location |
Printer Name |
Collaborative Wall (B/W)
|
Collaborative Wall (E19-Pod 6)
|
valparaiso.mit.edu
|
Main Street (B/W)
|
Main Street Print Area (E19-259)
|
robbenisland.mit.edu
|
Main Street (Color)
|
Main Street Print Area (E19-259)
|
versailles.mit.edu
|
North America (Color)
|
North America
|
lincolnmemorial.mit.edu
|
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