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Connecting Wirelessly to the Printers in the Sawyer Library Student Commons: Windows 7

Use this guide to set up printing to the printers in the Sawyer Library Student Commons, located on the 9th floor.

Setting up multiple printers

Sawyer Library recommends setting up at least two library printers in order to have a backup printer for times of high use.

Please Note

After setup, you must be logged in to Suffolk’s wireless network in order to print. To log in, first ensure that your wireless is on, that you are connected to the ‘Suffolk Student’ wireless network, and that you have logged in with your wireless ID and password via a web browser.

If you do not know your logon ID

If you do not know your wireless ID, please call the helpdesk at 617-557-2000. Library staff are unable to log you in.

Disclaimer

Sawyer Library Circulation Staff cannot modify or alter the settings on your personal laptop. If you need assistance, please contact Suffolk IT at 617-557-2000.

To Add a Printer:

 
  1. Connect to the Suffolk Student wireless network.
    1. For instructions on how to connect to the Suffolk University Wireless Network, click here.
  2. Click the button.
  3. In the search bar, type in: \srv-pc-print.adm.suffolk.edu
    Screenshot of the search for the server address
  4. You will be prompted to log in, enter adm.suffolk.edu\username and your password, using the same username and password as you would use for your email.
  5. In the window that opens, all of the printers available through PaperCut will appear.
  6. There is one printer available on this floor, named:
    • 73TremontStudentCommons
      Screenshot of the Print Server folder with the 73TremontStudentCommons printer circled
  7. Right-click on the pritner & choose connect
    Screenshot of the 73TremontStudentCommons Printer, with the Connect option highlighted
  8. A small popup will appear, showing the status of the installation.  This process will ensure that you also have the correct printer driver.
    Screenshot of the connecting dialog box
  9. To verify that a printe rhas been added, return to the Start Menu by clicking the  icon
  10. Select Devices & Printers
    Screenshot of the start menu with devices and printers selected
  11. The printer should be listed in this window
    Screenshot of Devices & Printers with 73TremontStudentCommons Circled
  12. Installing at least one additional printer at the library is recommended. This will ensure that you have choices if any printer encounters technical difficulties, or if the line at a release station is very long.
  13. To keep the connection between your computer and the printers live, you need to follow the instructions in the next box to create a shortcut to the pc-print server.

Creating a shortcut for the desktop

  1. Creating a shortcut on the desktop to the PaperCut server will make sure that the connection with the server stays live.
  2. Right-click on the desktop
  3. Choose New
    Screenshot of right-click menu with new circled
  4. Choose Shortcut
    Screenshot of the New window with shortcut circled
  5. In the address bar, type in \\srv-pc-print.adm.suffolk.edu
    Screenshot of the shortcut window prompting for an address
  6. Click Next
  7. You will be prompted to log in.  
    Do so as: adm.suffolk.edu\username and enter your password, using the same information as you would for logging into your email account
  8. Check the box to remember your credentials.
  9. In the field marked Name, type in something like PaperCut Authentication
    Screenshot of the shortcut naming window
  10. Click Finish
  11. Once this shortcut has been created, your laptop will remain connected to the PaperCut server. While nothing needs to be done with it, do not delete it either. 
    Screenshot of the shortcut icon