How to Install Laptop Printing Software

Use the instructions below to guide you through the installation of the printing software on your laptop. 

Windows 

System Requirements: Windows 10 or higher. 
Earlier versions of Windows are not supported and cannot print through the wireless network. 

1. Authenticate NetID 

To download the printing software, you will be prompted to authenticate your username and password. Enter your username and password in the appropriate fields. 

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2. Save Zip File 

You will be prompted to save the zip file. Save the file to your computer. 

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3. Open the zip file on your computer 

To initiate the installation, open the zip file on your computer. 

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4. Click Run to start installation 

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5. Monitor installation 

The installation of TNS Wireless Printers will begin. 

The TNS Print installation will involve numerous components. Please continue to monitor throughout. If the installation stops at any point prior to completion, simply run the installation again and the process will pick up where it left off. 

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6. Install Success 

When the installer window indicates "Install finished successfully," the installation process is complete. The print queues will be installed and available for print output. 

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Mac 

System Requirements: macOS Mojave (10.14.6) to macOS Big Sur (11.6.1). 
Earlier versions of Mac OS are not supported and will not be able to print through the wireless network. 
(Note that macOS Monterey (12.0.1) is not supported at this time) 

1. Authenticate NetID 

To download the printing software you will be prompted to authenticate your username and password. Enter your username and password in the appropriate fields. 

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2. Save Zip File 

You will be prompted to save the zip file. Save the file to your computer. 

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3. Open the zip file on your computer 

To initiate the installation, open the zip file on your computer. 

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4. If you get the following message you may have to adjust your Security & Privacy settings 

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5. Please go to your System Preferences and click on Security & Privacy 

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6. In Security & Privacy, click on "Open Anyway" 

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7. Click Continue 

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8. Click continue on Read Me installation details screen 

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9. Installation type 

Destination Select will be bypassed, only users running multiple operating systems will be required to identify a destination. If you are unsure if you are running multiple operating systems, it is most likely you are not. Click Install to proceed to the next step. 

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10. Installation Success 

Once you receive notification that your installation was a success, the print queues will be installed and available for print output. 

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Degree-seeking students and summer intensive students, faculty, and staff can print documents at a variety of printers throughout campus from either a Technology Lab computer or using a personal laptop.