Printing documents from your Linux PC requires installing a specific driver. This Linux driver allows you to print using WiFi or an Ethernet connection, everywhere on campus.
Installing the Linux driver
Step 1: Download the driver archive (10mo).
Step 2: Select open with and click on ok.
Step 3: Double click on the folder “YSoft SafeQ…”.
Step 4: Double click on “RPM package” if you are on Centos/Red Hat or double click on “Debian package” if you are on Debian/Ubuntu.
Step 5: Double click first on “libcrafter…” and install it then double click on “ysoft-client…” and install it too.
Step 6: Open printers app and click on “add”
Step 7: Fill the form like the picture below then click on “Forward”
Step 8: Now fill all forms like the pictures below
Step 9: If a dialog box shows up and ask you for “print a test page” just click on “cancel”
You can now restart your computer and start your first print! 🙂
Your first print
Before starting to print, please ensure you are connected to the STATION F network (via WiFi or ethernet).
Step 1: Print a document from your computer (a Word file for example).
Step 2: Select “STATIONFPRINTER” from the list of available printers.
Step 3: Enter your HAL login and your printer password. You have a specific password for printing. That password is equivalent to your email user-name and password.
Step 4: Move to the nearest printer and trigger the print by positioning your badge where indicated.