Account Tracking (Copy Codes) on macOS - Konica
Modified on: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:39 AMKeywords: printing, tracking, account track, preset
Aliases: konica minolta, copiers, c658, c554, 808
For Sharp Copy Codes see: https://psd401.freshservice.com/support/solutions/articles/6000040103
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Scope:
- For MacOS Ventura or later (method is the same, images will not be accurate)
- This article covers configuration of certain building copiers that require an Account Tracking / Copy Code for use.
- This article does NOT cover how to install the copier.
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Definitions:
- Account Track / Copy Code: A number provided by building office admin to allow use of copiers. In some cases, the copiers require this code to be sent with each print job.
- Printer Preset: A manually-created preset selected before printing.
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Procedures:
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NOTE: District devices should always be connected to the psd-auth WiFi network. It is recommended that this is double-checked before proceeding.
- Devices can only print to the building printers/copiers if they are connected to psd-auth.
- Solution Article: How to check if you are on psd-auth
- Devices can only print to the building printers/copiers if they are connected to psd-auth.
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NOTE: This process should be done in the Preview.app, the TextEdit.app, or an Office app (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Chrome may not let you check the 'Save Settings' box.
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Press the Command ⌘ Key + P which should open a printing window as shown after ~4 seconds:
- Select the printer of choice in the Printer dropdown
- Scroll down to and expand the Printer Options category/dropdown menu
- Click on the Output Method option
- Select/enable the Account Track option
- The copy code provided to you will be put in the Password section, and the Department Name will remain empty
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- Enable Save Settings and click the OK button to save and close the Account Track window
- Click OK to close the Output Method window
- On the top of the Printing Window, click on the Preset setting
- Click Save Current Settings as Preset
- Set the Preset Name to "Account Track"
- Send the print job to the copier which will make Account Track the default preset
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NOTE: District devices should always be connected to the psd-auth WiFi network. It is recommended that this is double-checked before proceeding.