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CISER Computing Basics

How to Use the CISER Research Nodes:   Printing

HOW TO PRINT FROM A CISER RESEARCH NODE:

  • Printing to locally attached printers *:
    • Note: This method works with either Remote Desktop Web Connection or the Remote Desktop Client on your local computer.
      • The default for both is set to allow printer connections.  
        • To confirm this on the Remote Desktop Client select the "Options" tab -->then  under "Local Devices" be sure that the "printers" box is checked.
    • Connect to a CISER Research node  to see if the print driver for your local printer is installed.
      • Start --> Settings --> Printers.   
        • If your printer IS listed you should be able to print directly from CISER Research to your local printer(s).
        • If your printer is NOT shown in the current list of printers, send ciser@cornell.edu a message containing your specific printer model information and ask to have the printer driver installed.
          • example:  "Please install the print driver for Epson Stylus C80 series on the CISER Research nodes"
  •  * Your local printer should be set to LPT1, USB, or COM port.

  • Printing to a networked printer:
    • Contact ciser@cornell.edu for details.  You will need to know the name of the server to which you are attached, as well as the share name of the printer.  

Note:  If for some reason you are unable to print from the CISER Research nodes you have the option of  transferring the files to your local computer and printing from there.