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Windows - Sharp Printers/Copiers - How to Install Printer and Apply Copy Code

Modified on: Tue, 1 Apr 2025 10:54 AM
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Note: This article only applies to district-assigned Windows computers (connected to the PSD-Auth network on campus) for staff who have a badge. Personal computers and PSD Chromebooks are not supported at this time.


1. Press the start button


Screenshot of: Press the start button




2. Type "\\printers" and press [[Enter]]



3. In the search bar, type in your building abbreviation and hit [[Enter]]


Screenshot of: In the search bar, type in your building abbreviation and hit [[Enter]]




4. Identify the printer you want to install, and double click on it.


Screenshot of: Identify the printer you want to install, and double click on it.



5. Open up Chrome, and then open up your print settings


Screenshot of: Open up Chrome, and then open up your print settings




6. Make sure you have the proper printer selected 


Screenshot of: Make sure you have the proper printer selected




7. You may have to find it by clicking on [[See More...]]


Screenshot of: You may have to find it by clicking on [[See More...]]




8. Once the right printer is selected, press [[More Settings]]


Screenshot of: Once the right printer is selected, press [[More Settings]]




9. Scroll to the bottom, and click on "Print using system dialog..."


Screenshot of: Scroll to the bottom, and click on "Print using system dialog..."




10. In the window that pops up, make sure that the proper printer is highlighted again and click on [[Preferences]]






11. Click "Job Handling"


Screenshot of: Click "Job Handling"




12. Click on the dropdown and select User Number


Screenshot of: Click on the dropdown and select User Number




13. Type in your 6 digit Copy Code

  • Your printer copy code will be 5 digits long and is your badge number. 


Screenshot of: Type in your 6 digit User Number




14. Press [[OK]]


Screenshot of: Press [[OK]]




15. First click apply, then press print to test that it works! Good job!




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