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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. Please note that only the printers with an IP address of 142.58.183.*** are available. The Windows XP printer installation guide is now up to date.
== 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'''===
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.
142.58.183.200 ''IMLab HP Color LaserJet 4600n''


142.58.183.201 IMLab BW T630
== 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:


209.87.56.209 IMLabT630 rm455 (Lexmark T630n B&W laser)
# 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]]


==='''Server Room'''===
209.87.56.203 Lexmark T630


==='''EC3 Lab'''===
== Research Printers ==
142.58.183.205 EC3Lab B/W T630 (Lexmark T630n B/W laser)
[[image:printers-siat-floor-plan-4.png|right]]


142.58.183.206 HP 4600n (colour laser)
* 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]]


==='''InterActivity Lab'''===
* HP 800ps large format printer/plotter
142.58.183.207 ''EC3Lab HP Color LaserJet 4600n''
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142.58.183.208 Lexmark T630n (B&W laser)
= Drivers =


==='''SVE Lab'''===
Follow the links below to download the printer driver you need to install on your computer:
142.58.183.231 Lexmark T640n (B&W laser)
::* [[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
142.58.183.230 ''IMLab HP Color LaserJet 4650n''
::* [[Media:Upd_5101-ps_winxp_vista_x64.exe|HP '''64-bit''' Universal PS driver]] - tested and used for Windows 7
 
==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 ===
 
First,  click an empty portion of your desktop, then click Go > Utilities. Double  click the Printer Setup Utility, then  hit add printer. The image below should help you the rest of the way.
 
[[Image:mac_printer_install.png]]
 
== SuSE Linux Printer Installation (using CUPS) ==
YAST -> Printers ???
One tool for this is actually gnome-cups-manager (Gentoo:  emerge -v gnome-cups-manager), which is found under ???
 
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On any system running CUPS (Common Unix Printing System - all modern Unices), you can point a browswer at port 631 on the local machine:
 
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[[Image:Cups_printeroverview_in_browser.png]]
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Latest revision as of 17:41, 18 May 2021

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.

Ricoh-fileserver-access-01.jpg

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

Ricoh-fileserver-access-02.jpg

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

Ricoh-fileserver-access-04.jpg

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

Printers-siat-floor-plan-4.png
  • 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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