Printing from Personal Laptops

There are several printers around campus provided for student use. Staff, check with your department about printing from your personal computer.

Most printers are black and white. Color printers are available in Media Services.

All printing is double-sided because of Alaska Statute, Sec 44.99.020, which requires government institutions to print on both sides of the paper. There is no direct charge for printing, so please do not over-use the printers by printing multiple copies or large documents.

PC Printing

In order to see a list of printers, you will need to “authenticate” to the printer server. Basically this means telling the server your UA username and password.

Windows XP

  • Go to Start > Run…
  • Type: “\\printers” and press Enter
  • Enter your login information putting “ua\” before your username. **
  • We recommend NOT saving your password. 
  • Press enter

When complete, window will appear showing all printers available on campus. Double click on a printer to add it to your computer. When adding is complete, you will see the printer queue monitor.

Windows Vista or Windows 7

  • Go to Start
  • In the Search field type: “\\printers” and press Enter
  • Enter your login information putting “ua\” before your username. **
  • We recommend NOT saving your password. 
  • Press enter

When complete, a window will appear showing all printers available on campus. Double click on a printer to add it to your computer. When adding is complete, you will see the printer queue monitor.

** Note: If you aren’t prompted for login info, check your security settings. Some internet security software blocks this type of connection. You will need to re-authenticate to the print server everytime you come on campus. To do this, re-add the printer with the steps above.

Macintosh OS X Printing

Mac OS X (10.6.x)

  • Open Apple > System Preferences
  • Choose Print and Fax
  • Click on the plus sign [+] to add a printer
  • Click on the "IP" button
  • In the Address field, enter the IP address of the printer to be used (see below for options)
  • If desired, change the name field to be an easy name for the printer
  • Click Add
  • You may be prompted for additional configuration settings, click continue.

Mac OS X (10.5.x and older)

Printer Location & IP address:

  • Media Services: 137.229.196.163
  • Egan Library: 137.229.196.222
  • Learning Center: 137.229.196.175
  • Banfield Hall: 137.229.200.51
  • Housing Lodge: 137.229.200.52
  • Whitehead Computer Lab: wb208printer.jun.alaska.edu
  • Mobile Printer #3: 137.229.206.244
  • Mobile Printer #4: 137.229.206.245
  • Mobile Printer #5: 137.229.206.246

If you have need of another printer not listed, please contact the Helpdesk or Computer Lab for further assistance.

Assistance

Remember the Helpdesk, Media Services and Computer Lab staff are available to assist with your questions!


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