How to manage printers and copiers on my computer?

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If you are connected to Wi-Fi on campus, you must use the NU_Employees network.

OPEN THE DEVICES AND PRINTERS WINDOW

ADD PRINT QUEUES

Click the Add a Printer button near the top of the window.
Select the copier or printer you want, and click the Next and Finish buttons.
Right-click the icon for the printer you primarily use and select Set as Default.

Configuration for NU Copiers and MFPs

Right-click the icon for the copier or MFP and select Printing Preferences.
Select NU Default from the Favorite Setting drop-down and click the Apply button.
Go to the Basic tab and click the Authentication/Account Track... button.
Leave the Department Name box empty and enter your copy code into the Password box.
Copy codes can be found on the My Profile page – https://eagle.northwestu.edu/my-profile/
Be sure to use your departmental code, rather than your personal (99xxx) code!
Click the OK buttons to save your changes and close the windows.

USE SECURE PRINT BY DEFAULT (OPTIONAL)

Right-click the icon for the copier or MFP you want to set up and select Printing Preferences.
Go to the Basic tab and select Secure Print from the Output Method drop-down.
When prompted for a Secure Print ID and Password, enter what you’d like to use.
We recommend a 2- or 3-digit Secure Print ID and no Password.
Click the OK buttons to save your changes and close the windows.

At the Copier

After printing, enter your copy code and tap the Secure Print button.
Enter the same Secure Print ID and Password combination you set up on your computer.
Select the document(s) you’d like to print, and then tap the Print button.