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Bringing a printer to campus? Personal wireless printers won't work over NCU Wi-Fi. Here's why, and what to do instead.
Wireless printing won't work
Your computer and your printer can't see each other on NCU-Secure or NCU-Guest, so wireless and AirPrint printing won't work, even if the printer joins the Wi-Fi. Registering the printer at devices.northcentral.edu won't fix this.
Why
To keep everyone's devices safe, NCU Wi-Fi keeps devices from connecting directly to each other. That stops strangers from reaching your laptop, but it also means a computer can't find a printer on the network.
What to do instead
- Use a USB cable. Connect the printer straight to your computer. Most printers include a USB port, though the cable may be sold separately.
- Buy a printer that works by cable. If you're shopping, make sure it has a USB connection.
Get help
Questions about connecting devices on campus? Call the IT Service Desk at 612.343.4170 or visit Miller Hall 226.