Overview

If you would like to use your print pages to print from your personal laptop, you can connect your computer to lab printers.

Automatic Installation (Primary Method)

Please note that all device types go to the same installation website. This website should automatically detect the type of device you're accessing it on, though if it doesn't do it correctly, please select from the list on the bottom to select the correct device type.

Please note that devices must be connected to a University network to access this site (all of PaperCut services are this way).

Windows Devices

1. Navigate to go.uidaho.edu/papercutsetup
2. Click the green "Download" button under "Step 1"
3. Open the Downloaded File
4. Press "Allow" for the PaperCut Mobility Print pop up
5. Run the installation wizard (Installation program that pops up after step 4)
   1. Select Language
   2. Accept Terms and Conditions
   3. Click next on the "UofI-MobilePrint [print02] screen
   4. Enter your school username and password (without vandals.uidaho.edu)
   5. It will finish installing, press finish once complete.

You now have the ability to print from your windows device. Papercut is now a printer on your computer that will show up on whatever application you're trying to print from. Please select UofI-MobilePrint [print02](Mobility) from whichever application you wish to print from.

Your print is now available for release at the printer, instructions to do so are located here.

MacOS Devices

1. Navigate to go.uidaho.edu/papercutsetup
2. Click the green "Download" button under "Step 1"
3. Open the Downloaded File
4. Run the installation wizard (Installation program that pops up after step 3)
   1. Continue
   2. Continue, Agree
   3. Install
   4. Installation finishes, Close
   5. Move to Trash

You now have the ability to print from your Mac. Papercut is now a printer on your computer that will show up on whatever application you're trying to print from. Please select UofI-MobilePrint from whichever application you wish to print from. You will need to insert your student username (without vandals.uidaho.edu) and password to complete the print.

Your print is now available for release at the printer, instructions to do so are located here.

IOS Devices (iPhone/iPad)

1. Navigate to go.uidaho.edu/papercutsetup
2. Click the green "Download" button under "Step 1"
3. A notification should appear saying "Profile Downloaded", click close, and open up your device's "Settings" application
4. Under your name in the settings app, click "Profile Downloaded"
5. Click "Install" in the upper right

You now have the ability to print from your IOS device. Papercut is now a printer on your computer that will show up on whatever application you're trying to print from. Please select UofI-MobilePrint from whichever application you wish to print from.

Your print is now available for release at the printer, instructions to do so are located here.

Android Devices

1. Navigate to go.uidaho.edu/papercutsetup
2. Click the green "Download" button under "Step 1".
3. Once forwarded to your device's app store click "install".
4. Open the app and select "Tap here and check the Mobility Print Service is on" to verify you "Mobility Print" is available.

Now you should have Papercut printing available when attempting to print any file from your android mobile device. You can find in your list of device printers labeled as "UofI-MobilePrint". After selecting it Your print is now available for release at the printer, instructions to do so are located here.

 

Legacy Installation (Backup Method)

Windows Devices

Step 1

Go to the Start menu and in the search bar type Run and select the ‘Run’ program from the list.

Type Run into the search bar of the start menu and select the ‘Run’ program from the list

 

Step 2

When the Run box appears enter the following: \\print02.its.uidaho.edu

Select the OK button to continue.

 

 

Step 3

Once OK is pressed the bellow window will appear. Double click on UofI-MobilePrint. This connects your PC to the mobile printing queue. You will need to allow the Mobile print queue access through Admin privileges

 

Step 4

 After access is allowed go back to your document you wish to print and proceed to the print page and select UofI-MobilePrint when printing.

 

Step 5

Once you have selected your document and pressed print walk over to the printer. You will then press enter on the keypad and type in your vandal number. Alternatively, you can scan the QR code on the printer and login using your vandal email and password. You can then select which documents you want to print from your printing queue.

 

Printing from MacOS

Step 1

Click on the Apple icon and then click System Settings.

Click System Settings.

 

Step 2

Select the Printers & Scanners Option, then select Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax.

Select the Printers & Scanners Option then select Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax.

 

Step 3

The window to add a printer will appear. You will need to add an advanced option to the toolbar. To do this hold down the control key and click on the grey area at the top of the window. In the drop down menu select Customize Toolbar.

In the drop down menu, select Customize Toolbar.

 

Step 4

Click and drag the Advanced icon to the toolbar, then select the ‘Done’ button to continue.

Select the ‘Done’ button to continue.

Step 5

Click on the Advanced icon in the toolbar. When the options are available, select Type and choose the Windows printer via spoolss option.

Select Type and choose the Windows option.

Step 6

In the URL field you will need to enter the following: smb://print02.its.uidaho.edu/UofI-MobilePrint

In Name put: UofI-MobilePrint

In Location put: UofI Papercut General Print Queue

In use select: Generic PostScript Printer

 

Notice picture bellow for further details-

Step 7

When all of this is set up correctly, please click on the Add button to install the printer. It will then ask you if this is a duplex printing unit, which enables double sided printing. Make sure this option is checked, then press OK.

Click on the add button to install the print, and enable Duplex Printing Unit.

Step 8

Once the printer is set up, send a test print to it. The queue will appear in the dock. Click resume and enter credentials in the form:

• jvandal or vand1234
• Your password

When the printer is added to your local computer, print a test page to make sure the printer was installed correctly. This print queue will work with all Student Computing Lab printers.

Step 9

Once you have selected your document and pressed print walk over to the printer. You will then press enter on the keypad and type in your vandal number. Alternatively, you can scan the QR code on the printer and login using your vandal email and password. You can then select which documents you want to print from your printing queue.

 

Warning: Leaving an old password in these profiles can cause your account password to lock out temporarily, preventing access to university computers and web services.