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Setup Guides

If you want to use uniPRINT on an unmanaged computer you will need to install the print queue first.  Below you will find instructions on how to do this for each operating system, Windows, Apple Mac OS X and Ubuntu / Linux.

Note: If you're using a Chromebook, tablet, or mobile phone, you won't be able to add the uniPRINT printers - you can use the mobile print service to send your work to print instead.


  1. Press the Windows Logo key and R to bring up the Run window - or click on the Start menu and select Run
  2. Enter the following and then click the OK button

    \\uniprint\print
    or
    \\uniprint\printAdv 
    (this is for advanced printing features such as booklet folding)

  3. The printer will now install automatically

You may also wish to open 'Devices and Printers' from the control panel, right-click the new print queue and select 'Set as default', to make this your main printer.

You should now be able to print to uniPRINT. If you have any problems please contact the IT Helpdesk.

AirPrint

You can now use uniPRINT from your Apple iOS devices (iPhone, iPad) and the latest version of the Mac operating system (OS X) 

From an iOS device select 'Print' from any application and then select printer. This will search and find a printer called 'uniprint'.

You will be asked to login with your Aston University username and password, however this will be remembered on the device for future use.

Adding uniPRINT via AirPrint on Mac OS X

  1. Make sure your Mac is connected to your Wi-Fi network.
  2. Use the keyboard shortcut Command + P or choose File » Print from the Mac's menu bar.
  3. Look at the Printer dropdown in the Print menu dialog. If it shows the name of your printer, you're good to go!
  4. If it doesn't show the name of your printer, click the dropdown menu and look for uniprint.
  5. If the printer still isn't showing up, click Add Printer…
    You'll see a menu appear. Look for uniprint on the list and select it.
  6. Make sure the Use: dropdown menu is set to AirPrint.
  7. Click Add to add uniprint.
  8. You're good to go! All that's left is to print to uniPRINT via AirPrint!

 

  1. Install the Mobility Print app from the Google Play Store.
  2. Launch the app.
  3. Tap Android settings.
  4. Tap Mobility Print.
  5. Tap the enable toggle.
  6. Exit out of Settings.
  7. Print your document. When prompted enter your username and password.

The way you print is different depending on the app you want to print from. For more information, see the documentation for the app. When you select a printer, make sure you select a Mobility Print printer as identified by the PaperCut icon.

If you select the 'Remember Me' checkbox, your phone will remember your login details for that printer for one week.

Device requirements - Mobility Print supports Android 4.4+. 

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These two options complement the capabilities of uniPRINT's other mobile and bring you own device (BYOD) printing solutions. And is a great way for our visitors to access the printing facilities.

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, common picture file formats including jpg, tig, gif and png as well as PDF attachments are all printable via these two methods.

Email to Print

Email to Print is a simple way to print from any device that can send an email.  Compose a new email to uniprint@aston.ac.uk, attach your documents and hit send.  You will receive an email confirmation once the print job is received and processed by uniPRINT.

Web Print

This method is similar to the above, except that you need to login to myuniprint.aston.ac.uk and upload the documents via the Web Print link. Once processed these will appear on your normal print queue and will be accessible on any uniPRINT device around the campus.