How do I obtain and use the IU printer finder utility?
Note: At IUSB, see Using the IU Printer Finder utility in the STCs at IUSB.
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Windows
Note: The IU printer finder utility for Windows will work only with Windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000 computers at IUB and IUPUI. If you are running Windows XP Service Pack 2 or earlier, to use the utility, first install the Indiana University Windows Authentication Update available via IUware.
Getting and installing the utility
- To obtain the IU printer finder utility, visit IUware. Log in if
needed, and then click
Download.
- To install the utility immediately, click
Run. To download the files for installation later, clickSave.
If you have saved the files for a later installation, or if the utility doesn't automatically install:
- Open
My ComputerorComputerand double-clickLocal Disk (C:).
- Double-click the
IUware Onlinefolder, and then double-click theIU Printer Finderfolder.
- To install the utility, double-click
UITS Printer Finder.
Using the utility (IUB STC and RTC printers)
- To launch the utility, double-click its desktop
icon. Alternatively, from the
Startmenu, selectAll ProgramsorPrograms, thenIndiana University, and thenIU Printer Finder.
- Under "Campus", select
Bloomington.
- Under "Building:", choose your desired option:
-
All IUB Black and White STC and RTC Printers -
All IUB Black and White STC and RTC Tabloid (11x17) Printers -
All IUB STC and RTC $1 Color Printers All IUB STC and RTC $2 HP5550 Color Printers
-
- Click
Add Printer. The printer will now be available in the program from which you want to print.
Using the utility (all other printers)
- To launch the utility, double-click its desktop
icon. Alternatively, from the
Startmenu, selectAll ProgramsorPrograms, thenIndiana University, and thenIU Printer Finder.
- Under "Campus", select the desired campus.
- Under "Building:", select the desired location.
- Under "Available Printers", select the desired printer, and then
click
Add Printer. The printer will now be available in the program from which you want to print.
Mac OS X
Note: Your Mac OS X account name must be the same as your Network ID username. For more, see At IUB or IUPUI, using Mac OS X, how do I print from my personal computer to an RTC or STC printer?
Getting and installing the utility
- Download the IU
Printer Finder utility for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or 10.5
(Leopard).
- Log in if needed, and then click
Download.
- Locate the
.zipfile you downloaded. Run the file from there, or move it to yourApplicationsfolder.
Using the utility
- Select your desired campus, building, and printer from the
pull-down menus. Information about the selected printer will display
in the "Printer Description:" box.
- Once you've found the printer you want to use, click
Add Printer. It will be added to your list of available printers in thePrint & FaxSystem Preference pane.
- In most cases, the utility will automatically set the correct
driver (PPD); however, if you need to specify the driver manually or
otherwise adjust the driver's settings:
- From the Apple menu, select
System Preferences. In the "Hardware" section, select thePrint & Faxicon.
- Select the printer you added, and then click
Options & Supplies.
- Click the
Drivertab and select the driver to use from the "Print Using:" pop-up menu; otherwise, set driver-specific options (if any).
- From the Apple menu, select
The printer will now be available in the program from which you want to print.

