Enable Code Printing on Your Windows or Mac Computer

Some printers require a User Number (code) to print. Learn how to enable your printer for code printing and how to input your user number.

Enable your Windows computer for code printing

  1. Use the Search box next to the Start button to search for Printers.
  2. Select Printers and Scanners from the search results.
  3. Select the printer you wish to manage.
  4. Select Manage. The Manage your device window will open. 
  5. Select Printing preferences.
  6. Select the Job Handling tab in the Printing Preferences window.
  7. Select the Auto Job Control Review checkbox.
  8. Depending on your department (E.g., Athletics), you may need to uncheck the box Notify Job End.
  9. Select the OK button.

Print using your User Number

  1. After selecting the option to print your current document, the Job Handling window will appear.
  2. Select the User Number box.
  3. Enter your User Number.
  4. Select the OK button.

Enable your Mac computer for code printing

  1. Open a document to print.
  2. Select the drop-down arrow beside Copies and Pages to reveal a list of options.
  3. Select Job Handling from the list.
  4. Select the Authentication tab.
  5. Select the radio button labeled User Number and enter your User Number.
  6. Select the lock icon to save the user number.
  7. Once you are done, select Print.
     
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