Printing from your laptop in MSE Library
For Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, 32 bit and 64 bit

(Click here for Mac OS X printing setup instructions)

Before you begin

• Read and make a copy of these instructions.    
• Read Johns Hopkins IT use policy.
• Close all programs except your browser.
• Login to the Johns Hopkins secure "hopkins" network (both wired and wireless will work) using your JHED ID and password.

Install the software (must have Administrative privileges on Windows 2000/XP)

• Download the correct file for your operating system. Make a note of where the file is saved:
  • For 32 bit OS – Printing_x86.zip (17 MB)
  • For 64 bit OS – Printing_x64.zip (17 MB)
• Extract files from the file that you just saved. This can often be done by right clicking on file icon, choosing “Extract All” and then selecting a location where you want to save the extracted files.
• Open the folder with extracted files
• Run file “EditHosts” (you may see the full file name, EditHosts.exe, if you have extensions visible). On Windows Vista/7, right click the file and choose "Run as administrator" from the menu.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have an anti-spyware program running, you may be asked to confirm a change to HOSTS file when you run EditHosts program. The program SILENTLY (there are no visible indications of any changes) appends a record of the Library print server in the Windows hosts file. Without the record, printing popup will fail to connect to the server, and your printing will fail with message “Failed to connect to host AIR on port 28203”.

• Double click MSELPrinters file. (The end part of the file name will be different, depending on your version of the operating system, and whether you have extensions visible).
• Follow prompts to Install and Finish installation.

You installed 2 printers - "MSEPrint on AIR" and “MSE Color A Level on AIR”. Please make the following changes (right click and go to printer properties):

• “MSEPrint on AIR” - On the Device Settings tab, add a check mark in the “2-sided Printing”.
• “MSE Color A Level on AIR” - On the Device Settings tab, change “Device Type” to Color [A4]; then add a check mark in the “2-sided Printing”.

CAVEAT: Do not change the name of these printers or their settings (except as outlined above). If you do, the printing may no longer work.

Print your documents

• You must be logged into the Johns Hopkins secure "hopkins" network using your JHED ID and password.
• Begin printing as usual using your browser, word processor or other application.
• At the first popup window select the printer you want to use, make changes as necessary, and click OK.
• Enter a name for your print job in the next popup window.
• Retrieve your B/W print job from any of the public printers in the library or in the Hut, or color prints on A level.

If you have a problem, please report it by using Laptop Printing Support Form.