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Printers: technical info

These instructions are intended for Simmons faculty and staff using Simmons computers and printers, but may be useful to people working with their personally-owned comptuers as well.

Instructions for adding a printer to the list of printers to which you can print (if you would like assistance, please call the Help Desk at 617-521-2222):

• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Macintosh OS X.3 (Panther)

How to print double-sided (on both sides of the paper):
Many printers at Simmons are now set to print double-sided by default. When you use special paper that requires single-sided printing, follow these instructions to switch to single-sided by unchecking the boxes the directions say to check.

• Windows XP
• Mac OS X
  

How to Print Multiple PowerPoint Slides on One Page:

• Windows XP
• Mac OS X

Only Technology or departmental technical staff should change toner and remove paper jams from public printers. Also see Printing in the Residence Halls for more information. Instructions for clearing a printer jam, and printer maintenance suggestions:

• HP LaserJet 4000 series
• HP LaserJet 8000 series