Lab Operations

Printing to Campus Printers from Personal Computers (including Laptops)

For your convenience, you can connect your laptop or desktop personal computer to the printers in the computer labs, kiosks, and library. Please note that print jobs will only be available at the Print Release Stations for two hours after they are sent to the printer. For this reason, we suggest you print to a printer that is geographically convenient to you. Also, some computer labs host classes during the day. To avoid disturbing a class, we recommend printing to the following open access facilities:

To help save paper and reduce printing costs, double-sided printing is now available in a number of campus locations, including open-access labs, kiosks, and the library. Please see the Printing & Scanning page for more information about double-sided printing.

The files and instructions below will allow you to print from your Macintosh OS  X (10.5), Macintosh OS X (through 10.4), or Windows (XP or Vista) computer to campus printers.

For Macintosh OS X 10.5 Leopard:

  1. Download the following disk image: Leopard Print Scripts.
  2. Double-click to open the AddLabPrinterLeopard.dmg in your Downloads folder.
  3. Double-click on the script of the printer you would like to use (check locations on the table below). The script will add that printer to your list of available printers.
  4. You can repeat the last step to add additional campus printers.
  5. After the printer is installed, follow these directions.

For Macintosh OS X (through 10.4):

  1. Download the following script: Add Lab Printer for Mac.
  2. Double-click to open the AddLabPrinter.dmg which will appear on your desktop, and double-click the Add Lab Printer script.
  3. Select which printer you would like to print to (check locations on table below). The script will add that printer to your list of available printers.
  4. You can repeat this process to add additional campus printers.
  5. After the printer is installed, follow these directions.

For Windows XP and Vista:

  1. Download the file for the printer you would like to print to from the list below
  2. Double click to launch the downloaded file
  3. Sign in with your ECnet username and password by typing emerson\firstname_lastname
  4. The script will add that printer to your list of available printers
  5. Choose Install Drivers, if prompted to do so
  6. You can repeat this process to add additional campus printers
  7. After the printer is installed, follow these directions.
APL 120 Boylston St. Room 405 apl_bw
    apl_color
ATL 120 Boylston St. Room 417 atl_bw
    atl_color
CML1 120 Boylston St. Room 634 cml1_bw
    cml1_color
CML2 120 Boylston St. Room 633 cml2_bw
    cml2_color
CSDL 216 Tremont St. Room 812 csdl_bw
DPL1 180 Tremont St. Room 809 dpl1_color
DPL2 180 Tremont St. Room 703 dpl2_color
HD 120 Boylston St. Suite 404 helpdesk_bw
Library 120 Boylston St. Third Floor library_bw
Tufte 180 Tremont St. Room 409 tufte_bw
    tufte_color
WPL
 180 Tremont St. Room 312
 wpl_bw
    wpl_color*
XML 180 Tremont St. Room 111 xml_bw
    xml_color*
150
 150 Boylston St. First Floor
 print_station_bw

*The WPL_Color and XML_Color are the only laser printers that can print on 11x17 tabloid paper.

After you install the printer (Windows or Mac):
If you would like to print a document, go to the file menu in your chosen application and select print. Along with any local printers, you should now see additional Emerson printers in the list. After clicking Print at your workstation, your print job will be available at the Print Release Station near your chosen printer for two hours. For instructions on printing in the lab, see the Printing and Scanning page.

If you would like to use your own paper, labels, or transparencies in the laser printers, please visit the IT Help Desk or see the lab assistant before attempting to print. Please remember to have your Emerson photo ID when you print. If you cannot swipe your card at the print release station, you will not be able to collect your printout. If you need any assistance while printing, please alert the lab assistant.
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