How to Print from a Chromebook/Chromebox

Make sure your devices are connected to Butler Secure or BU Secure wireless. 

1-Initial Setup: Install the App
 

1. Add the Mobility Print Chrome App from here. Click Add to Chrome and follow any prompts to add the app.
2. Print from any app making sure the BU_PrintRelease printer is selected (you may need to select it from the list in Destination). If printing to the color printers in the libraries, select either the IL_Color_K or LFH_200B_K printer.
3. Enter your Butler username (without @butler.edu) and password (your login will be remembered for future printing).
4. Student Workers and Faculty/Staff: if you have access to charge print jobs to different accounts, you will need to do the following:
   1.  Visit https://printsmart.butler.edu/client.
   2. Login with your Butler username (without @butler.edu) and password.
   3. You will be be prompted to select an account to charge the job to. Select the appropriate account and select Print.

 

2-Release Your Print Job to a Printer:

If printing to a public printer:

1. Ensure your mobile device is connected to the Butler Secure or BU Secure wireless network.
2. Using the camera app on your mobile phone or tablet, scan the QR Code sticker on the printer.
3. Sign in using your Butler username (without @butler.edu) and Butler password.
4. Tap Release for your print job.
5. Collect your print job from the printer.

If printing to a Sharp Multifunction Printer:
Note: Personal printing not available for CH_148_S, CH_301_S, CH_ADMIN_S, CH_Box_S, FH_1470_S, FH_3129_S, JH_133_S, IL_109_K, PB 107G_S, PG_500_S and RB_008_S.

1. Scan your Butler ID card on the printer to login to the Sharp device.
2. Select your print job on the printer and tap Print.
3. Collect your print job from the printer.

If printing to a Kyocera printer in a Department Area:

1. Make sure your device (can be mobile device or computer) is connected to the Butler Secure or BU Secure wireles network. 
2. Visit https://printsmart.butler.edu/mr/printername in a web browser (example: https://printsmart.butler.edu/mr/HB_350_S). You can find a list of available printers here
3. Sign in with your Butler username (without @butler.edu) and Butler password.
4. Tap Release.
5. Collect your print job from the printer.

If printing to the color printers located in the libraries:

You will not be able to release the print job yourself. You must visit the circulation desk and upon receipt of payment, a library staff member will collect your job for you.