Information Technology — Configuring Software @ Rhodes
While the iPrint server is being configured for Windows 8, you can install residence printers manually by following the steps below.
Important paths to note:
- The Novell iPrint Client compatible with Windows 8: \\rhino.ru.ac.za\sw01\software\public\clients\iprint\Windows 8
- Xerox Global Driver for printing to Xerox MFP's from Windows 8: \\rhino.ru.ac.za\SW01\Software\Public\drivers\Printers\Xerox\Xerox Global Driver
- HP Universal Print Drivers for printing to HP Printers from Windows 8: \\rhino.ru.ac.za\SW01\Software\Public\drivers\Printers\HP\Universal Print Driver
Instructions on how to install:
- Install the client first, choosing between 32bit and 64bit depending on the version installed. If you don't know which version you've got, see here.
- Restart the computer.
- Open the Control Panel.
- Open Devices and Printers.
- Add Printer (at the top of the Window).
- Click "The printer that I want isn't listed".
- Select "Select a shared printer by name" and type in the following path: http://iprint.ru.ac.za/ipps/Residence - Dingemans - Xerox (adapt the name accordingly, look on the iPrint webpage for the correct names: http://iprint2.ru.ac.za/ipp)
- When prompted for a Username and Password type in the relevant details.
- When prompted for a driver click "Have Disk".
- Click Browse.
- Type in the path accordingly to select and install the relevant driver.
- Click Next.
- Print a test page.
- Click Finish