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In this guide, you will find instructions on how to connect a cloud printer from the print server.

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Eestikeelne versioon asub siin: Printeri ühendamine printserverist.

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Introduction


Most of the time, the software that comes with a print server should make the procedure simple for you. Although various server software is employed by different manufacturers, the procedure is frequently the same.

To connect a printer on MacOS and Linux devices, use the manual setting to connect the printer: Connect a cloud printer manually.

Connecting a cloud printer

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titleWindows (UT domain)


Warning

After changing your account's password, it is necessary to remove the printer from your device and add it again using the instructions displayed on this page.

  1. Your computer has to be connected to the university's network using a network cable, eduroam wireless or a VPN connection.
    NB! Printing will not work when using the ut-public wireless network.
  2. When you are connected to the university's network, open the Run window by pressing the Image Modified+R keys. Enter the address:

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    \\printserver2.domenis.ut.ee
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  2. When prompted for

a username and password, enter your university password in the following form: domenis\username.
  1. credentials:

    1. User name - UT username in form of domenis\kasutajatunnus

    2. Password - UT password.

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      domenis\kasutajatunnus

      NB! Make sure you check the box

to remember your password
    1. Remember my credentials, otherwise printing will not work after restarting the computer.
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  1. After logging in, a list of printers will be displayed.
 

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  2. To connect the secure printer, find the device called PRINTER. Right click on the device and choose Connect.
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  3. When asked to install additional drivers for the printer, click Yes

Mac OS X

Your computer has to be connected to the university's network using a network cable, eduroam wireless or a VPN connection.
NB! Printing will not work when using the ut-public wireless network.

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Automatic configuration is currently unavailable. To setup a printer, please follow the manual printer setup guide: Manual printer configuration.

Automatic configuration

Download and execute the automatic configuration package from the following address: http://printserver.ut.ee/drivers/PS.dmg
  • While printing, you will be prompted for a username and password. Enter your university's username in the form of domenis\username and the password in the usual manner. Check the box if you wish the computer to remember your password - this way you will not be prompted for your credentials again.
  • Linux

    These instructions are based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.

    Your computer has to be connected to the university's network using a network cable, eduroam wireless or a VPN connection.
    NB! Printing will not work when using the ut-public wireless network.

    To install the printer, download and execute the following script
  • 32-bit: http://printserver.ut.ee/drivers/DEB32.sh

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    titleWindows (non-domain)


    Warning

    After changing your account's password, it is necessary to remove the printer from your device and add it again using the instructions displayed on this page.


    1. The solution requires that the operating system is up to date. In case of error messages, check for system updates.
    2. The computer must be connected to the UT network with a cable, be on the eduroam wifi or use a VPN connection.
      NB! ut-public wifi network printing will not work!
    3. Once connected, press Image Added+R to open the Run window. Then enter:

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      control keymgr.dll

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    4. In the opened window, select Windows Credentials and then Add a Windows credential.
    5. Fill in the fields as shown below and select OK.

      Internet or network address: printserver2.domenis.ut.ee
      User name field - UT username as domenis\kasutajatunnus
      Password field - UT password

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    6. Open the Run window with Image Added+R. Then enter the address:

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      \\printserver2.domenis.ut.ee


    7.  A list of printers is displayed.
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    8. To connect the cloud printer, find the device called PRINTER. Right click on the device and choose Connect.
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    9. When asked to install additional drivers for the printer, click Yes


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    Automatic configuration is currently unavailable. To setup a printer, please follow the manual printer setup guide: Connecting a cloud printer manually
    64-bit: http://printserver.ut.ee/drivers/DEB64.sh
  • While printing, you will be prompted for a username and password. Enter your university's username in the form of domenis\username and the password in the usual manner. Check the box if you wish the computer to remember your password - this way you will not be prompted for your credentials again.

  • Manual configuration

    To avoid errors, we strongly suggest using the automatic configuration!

    Manual instructions can be found on this page: Manual printer configuration.

    Configuring the printer after changing your password

    After changing your account's password, it is necessary to remove the printer from your device and add it again using the instructions displayed on this page
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