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Print from your own computer (Windows)

Instructions for printing from your personal Windows computer

Plotter Print Drivers
Your computer must be connected to the Rice Owls Wireless or Wired Networks. If you are off-campus, start by logging in to VPN.

Plotter Print Drivers:

Plotters Driver Package 

1. Download and extract the print driver package by running "DDUOUT.EXE" as an administrator.

2. On your computer, click on the Start button (or the lower left button with the Windows logo). Start Button (the Windows logo).


3. In the search field, type "\\owlprinting.ad.rice.edu" and hit Enter.

Search

4. You will be asked to authenticate. Use your NetID and password.

Authentication
 
ADRICE\Netid
mypassword

5. Double-click on the printer you want to install. Your computer will then download the driver from the server and it will install it on your computer. The next time you will try to print to the printer you may be asked to provide your NetID and password again.

If your computer is using wireless connection

The same directions as above can be used, but make sure you are using the *"RiceOwls"* wireless network (not "Visitor"). Rice printers are only available through the secure "RiceOwls" network that only people who have a valid NetID can use.

Printer/Plotter List

Plotter List
 Plotter  Driver
 owlprinting.ad.rice.edu/plotter1 HP DesignJet T1600dr
 owlprinting.ad.rice.edu/plotter2 HP DesignJet T1600dr
 owlprinting.ad.rice.edu/gplotter HP DesignJet T1600dr
Plotter List
 Printer  Driver
 owlprinting.ad.rice.edu/fondrencolor  HP PageWide Color E75160
 owlprinting.ad.rice.edu/md101ps  HP LaserJet M605

 

* These plotters were installed on January 23, 2020, and are still undergoing testing by OIT. 

For more information and support, please contact the OIT Help Desk