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==Printers==
= Before You Begin =
If you have a Mac or Linux machine with an automatic DNS discovery tool, such as Bonjour, Avahi, or howl, you can browse our network for these printers to add them. If the name is in italics, it is available through DNS discovery with exactly the same name.
Printing costs account for a large portion of SIAT's operating expenses so please use the printers judiciously. If the printer supports it, use its double-sided (also known as "duplex") printing option.  Colour prints cost more than black-and-white prints, so please print as black-and-white whenever possible.
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= Printer Features =
== Ricoh Printers ==
As of September 2018, SIAT has transitioned to Ricoh printers.  These printers feature b+w and colour capabilities, along with scanning, faxing, printing and copying.  Print jobs are sent to a central queue and only sent to a printer when the user goes to it and releases her print job.  This will reduce the number of wrong, wasted or forgotten prints. This also secures all print jobs and ensures that only the user sees the documents that she is printing.
'''IMPORTANT: in order to use these printers, you must first register your student card or fob on one of the printers (doesn't matter which one).  Instructions for doing so can be found here: [[https://www.sfu.ca/information-systems/services/sfu-print/SFU-print-how-to-guides/set-up-sfu-print.html https://www.sfu.ca/information-systems/services/sfu-print/SFU-print-how-to-guides/set-up-sfu-print.html]].'''


'''This page is being updated as the printer settings have changed again.'''
== HP Designjet 800ps ==
Located in room 3700, near the SIAT mailboxes. This is a large format inkjet printer that uses 42" wide roll paper.  Its primary use is for producing posters for display purposes.  This printer is not connected to the network, and can only be used by logging onto the computer located next to it.  Before using this printer, please read the information on this page: [[Using the Large Format Printer and Scanning PC]]
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= Installing a Printer =
In case a printer has not been installed on your workstation,  here is a handy reference to install a Research printer under Windows, Mac, or Linux.


==='''InfoNet Media Lab Area'''===
If you have a Mac or Linux machine with an automatic DNS discovery tool, such as Bonjour, Avahi, or Zeroconf, you can browse the network for these printers to add them. The printers will show up with a name listed below (like sr-isoroku); further details in each operating system section.
IMLab HP Color LaserJet 4600n (outside lab)


IP: 142.58.183.240 &nbsp; Host: sr-isoroku
== Ricoh Printers ==
A complete set of installation instructions and printer/copier operation guides can be found here: [https://www.sfu.ca/itservices/technical/sfu-print/how-to-guides/ https://www.sfu.ca/itservices/technical/sfu-print/how-to-guides/]
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'''NOTE: Windows Users'''<br />
You may encounter an issue when following the directions where you cannot connect to the network file share, and see a message that says something to the effect of:<br />
''You can’t access this shared folder because your organization’s security policies block unauthenticated guest access''<br />
The problem is caused by a Windows default security setting.
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To fix this, follow these steps:<br />
# Open the '''Run''' window '''(Win + R)''' and typed '''gpedit.msc''' to open the Local Group Policy Editor.
[[File:Ricoh-fileserver-access-01.jpg| ]]
# Navigate to '''Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Lanman Workstation''' and select the '''Enable insecure guest logons''' as shown in the below screenshot.
[[File:Ricoh-fileserver-access-02.jpg| ]]
# Change its value to '''Enabled''', then click on '''OK'''.  You should now be able to connect to the network file share.
[[File:Ricoh-fileserver-access-04.jpg| ]]
== Other Printers ==
For all other printers, please use the following directions:


# To install a new printer, find out which printers are closest to you and note the printer's hostname, such as sr-isoroku.iat.sfu.ca. You can find a complete list below.
# Follow the guide below for your operating system to add the printer:
::* [[HOWTO Install Printers Under Windows|Install Printers Under Windows]]
::* [[HOWTO Install Printers Under Mac OSX|Install Printers Under Mac OSX]]
::* [[HOWTO Install Printers Under Linux|Install Printers Under Linux]]


IMLab BW T630 (outside lab)


IP: 142.58.183.241 &nbsp; Host: sr-dumitrescu
== Research Printers ==
[[image:printers-siat-floor-plan-4.png|right]]


* sc-podium3-3700 [[http://support.ricoh.com/bb_v1oi/pub_e/oi_view/0001069/0001069817/view/booklist/int/index_book.htm Ricoh MP C3004ex]]
* sc-podium2-281 [[http://support.ricoh.com/bb_v1oi/pub_e/oi_view/0001069/0001069817/view/booklist/int/index_book.htm Ricoh MP C3004ex]]


IMLab Lexmark T630n B&W laser (inside lab)
* HP 800ps large format printer/plotter
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IP: 142.58.183.249 &nbsp; Host: sr-ike
= Drivers =


==='''Storage Room'''===
Follow the links below to download the printer driver you need to install on your computer:
Lexmark T630
::* [[Media:Upd-5101-pcl6_winxp-vista.exe|HP '''32-bit''' Universal PS driver]] - newest!
 
::* [[Media:Clj4600pcl6win2kxp2003-en.exe|HP '''32-bit''' driver]] - use only if Universal driver (above) doesn't work; this one is older
IP: 142.58.183.249 &nbsp; Host: sr-ike
::* [[Media:Upd_5101-ps_winxp_vista_x64.exe|HP '''64-bit''' Universal PS driver]] - tested and used for Windows 7
 
==='''EC3 Lab'''===
EC3Lab B/W T630 (Lexmark T630n B/W laser)
 
IP: 142.58.183.245 &nbsp; Host: sr-rommel
 
 
HP 4600n (colour laser)
 
IP: 142.58.183.246 &nbsp; Host: sr-macarthur
 
==='''Grad Student Lounge Area'''===
EC3Lab HP Color LaserJet 4600n
 
IP: 142.58.183.247 &nbsp; Host: sr-monty
 
 
Lexmark T630n (B&W laser)
IP: 142.58.183.248 &nbsp; Host: sr-patton
 
==='''Main Grad Area (near research administration offices)'''===
Lexmark T640n (B&W laser)
 
IP: 142.58.183.243 &nbsp; Host: sr-yamamoto
 
 
HP Colour LaserJet 4650n
 
IP: 142.58.183.244 &nbsp; Host: sr-zhukov
 
==Windows Printer Installation==
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The following screenshots will guide you through a typical Lexmark T630 installation on a WindowsXP workstation.
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First, invoke the Add Printer Wizard, choose to use a network printer, and specify the TCP/IP address of the [[Printers#Printers|desired printer (above)]].
 
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[[Image:connecting_printers_1.png]]
 
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You can get the [[Media:Lexmark_AAG_MultiWin_Drivers_en.exe|Lexmark T630]] or [[Media:Clj4600pcl6win2kxp2003-en.exe|HP4600]] drivers from the wiki.  Unzip them to your C:\ drive, then tell the Add Printer Wizard that you Have Disk:
 
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[[Image:Printer_setup3_screenshot.png]]
 
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[[Image:Printer_setup4_screenshot.png]]
 
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Browse to find the files; representative paths are shown (these paths result automatically from the unzipping)
 
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[[Image:Connecting_printers_4.PNG]]
 
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You will probably have to accept an unsigned driver.<br>
It is preferable to choose the PCL (Page Control Language) driver option:
 
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[[Image:Printer_setup6_screenshot.png]]
 
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The HP4600 path is very similar to the Lexmark T630, if that's what you are installing:
 
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[[Image:Printer_setup6a_screenshot.png]]
 
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[[Image:Printer_setup6b_screenshot.png]]<br>
 
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Nothing we can do about this; accept the unsigned (Lexmark) driver, and wrap up your installation.  You can print a test-page if you wish, to verify that it works.
 
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[[Image:Printer_setup7_screenshot.png]]
 
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==Mac OS-X Printer Installation==
 
=== OS X 10.3 ===
 
=== OS X 10.4 ===
 
'''HP Colour Laserjet Printers'''
 
First,  click an empty portion of your desktop, then click Go > Utilities. Double  click the Printer Setup Utility, then hit Add. The image below should help you the rest of the way.
 
[[Image:mac_install_printer.png]]
 
 
'''Lexmark B&W Printers'''
 
To set up a Lexmark printer, follow the same instructions as for an HP printer, except use the configuration below after clicking Add.
 
[[Image:mac_lexmark_intall.png]]
 
== Linux (and Unix) Printer Installation (using CUPS) ==
 
On any system running CUPS (Common Unix Printing System - all modern Unices), you can point a browser at port 631 on the local machine, and click on the "Printer" heading:
 
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[[Image:Cups_printeroverview_in_browser.png]]
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To add a printer, click "Add Printer" (seen in lower-left, above)
 
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[[Image:cups_add_printers_screenshot1.png]]
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All our Research printers are PostScript-capable, and are network-enabled.  With that in mind, on the next screen we choose "JetDirect":
 
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[[Image:cups_add_printer_screenshot2.png]]
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Use this "socket://" syntax, combined with the appropriate IP-address of the printer you want. The final ":9100" means Port 9100, which is the standard JetDirect port to use.  If you are adding a Windows XP shared printer, the syntax to use is trickier:  smb://''valid_username_on_XP_machine:valid_local_password:''142.58.183.xxx/''winxp_sharename''.
 
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[[Image:cups_add_printer_screenshot3.png]]
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Since our printers are native-PostScript, and Postscript is the native output from every Linux (Unix) application I know of, we will use the "Raw" queue, to pass the data unaltered from app to printer:
 
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[[Image:cups_add_printer_screenshot4.png]]
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[[Image:cups_add_printer_screenshot5.png]]
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You should now see this "Success" screen, when a printer has been successfully added:
 
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[[Image:Cups_add_printer_success_screenshot6.png]]
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Re-visiting the CUPS "Printers" page should show all yoru printers.  Print a test-page if you wish to verify correct connection to your newly-added-printer.  Lastly, please set a sensible (ie Black and White laser) as your default printer.  DON'T set a colour-laser for default output; use this for special circumstances.
 
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[[Image:Cups_printers_result_screenshot7.png]]
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Latest revision as of 17:54, 18 September 2024

Before You Begin

Printing costs account for a large portion of SIAT's operating expenses so please use the printers judiciously. If the printer supports it, use its double-sided (also known as "duplex") printing option. Colour prints cost more than black-and-white prints, so please print as black-and-white whenever possible.

Printer Features

Ricoh Printers

As of September 2018, SIAT has transitioned to Ricoh printers. These printers feature b+w and colour capabilities, along with scanning, faxing, printing and copying. Print jobs are sent to a central queue and only sent to a printer when the user goes to it and releases her print job. This will reduce the number of wrong, wasted or forgotten prints. This also secures all print jobs and ensures that only the user sees the documents that she is printing. IMPORTANT: in order to use these printers, you must first register your student card or fob on one of the printers (doesn't matter which one). Instructions for doing so can be found here: [https://www.sfu.ca/information-systems/services/sfu-print/SFU-print-how-to-guides/set-up-sfu-print.html].

HP Designjet 800ps

Located in room 3700, near the SIAT mailboxes. This is a large format inkjet printer that uses 42" wide roll paper. Its primary use is for producing posters for display purposes. This printer is not connected to the network, and can only be used by logging onto the computer located next to it. Before using this printer, please read the information on this page: Using the Large Format Printer and Scanning PC

Installing a Printer

In case a printer has not been installed on your workstation, here is a handy reference to install a Research printer under Windows, Mac, or Linux.

If you have a Mac or Linux machine with an automatic DNS discovery tool, such as Bonjour, Avahi, or Zeroconf, you can browse the network for these printers to add them. The printers will show up with a name listed below (like sr-isoroku); further details in each operating system section.

Ricoh Printers

A complete set of installation instructions and printer/copier operation guides can be found here: https://www.sfu.ca/itservices/technical/sfu-print/how-to-guides/

NOTE: Windows Users
You may encounter an issue when following the directions where you cannot connect to the network file share, and see a message that says something to the effect of:
You can’t access this shared folder because your organization’s security policies block unauthenticated guest access
The problem is caused by a Windows default security setting.

To fix this, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Run window (Win + R) and typed gpedit.msc to open the Local Group Policy Editor.

  1. Navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Lanman Workstation and select the Enable insecure guest logons as shown in the below screenshot.

  1. Change its value to Enabled, then click on OK. You should now be able to connect to the network file share.

Other Printers

For all other printers, please use the following directions:

  1. To install a new printer, find out which printers are closest to you and note the printer's hostname, such as sr-isoroku.iat.sfu.ca. You can find a complete list below.
  2. Follow the guide below for your operating system to add the printer:


Research Printers

  • HP 800ps large format printer/plotter


Drivers

Follow the links below to download the printer driver you need to install on your computer:

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