KPrint for Windows


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Installing KPrint Printers

Kellogg Faculty and staff with managed computers will have printing software installed and printing configured automatically. If you do not see the KPrint-BW and KPrint-Color print queues, please contact KIS for setup assistance.

Kellogg Students have to manually install KPrint printers following the steps below. NOTE: Installation is not required. Print jobs can be submitted via the web. See Printing from the KPrint Web Portal for more information.

  1. If you are on campus, make sure you are connected to the eduroam WiFi network. If you are off campus, make sure to connect to Northwestern VPN.
  2. Download the KPrint Installation file
  3. If prompted, allow the installer to run. If your antivirus software attempts to block the software from running allow the exception
  4. Go through prompts
  5. On prompt Enter network credentials go to bottom and click on More choices
  6. Under More choices click on the 2nd choice Use a different account then click OK. 
  7. Enter your credentials in the fields when prompted:
    • Username: Kellogg\Your NetID (for "YourNETID" put in your Northwestern Netid)
    • Password: Your NetID Password 
  8. Click Run to install the drivers when prompted.

IMPORTANT - ARM Processor Compatibility: Computers with ARM processors (including Qualcomm Snapdragon) running Windows on ARM OS do not support the installation of standard printer drivers. Ricoh printer drivers are compatible with computers that utilize Intel x86/x64 architecture only. To submit print jobs from an ARM-based computer, you must use the KPrint Web Portal, see KPrint Alternative Printing Options for more information.

Printing and Document Finishing Options

Printing Information

  1. If you are on campus, make sure you are connected to the eduroam wireless network. If you are off campus, make sure to connect to Northwestern VPN.
  2. Print natively from whatever application you are using, and select KPrint-BW or KPrint-Color. 
  3. Make sure you select any finishing options before you send the job, you will not be able to change these settings from the printer panel.

Document Finishing Options

Duplex Copies:
By default, KPrint printers are set for 2-sided (duplex) printing. If for some reason you need to choose this option:

  1. Click the Preferences or Properties button, depending on which program you are using.
  2. A window will pop up. Under Duplex, make sure Open to the Left is chosen. If you are printing two or more pages to a sheet and have auto-rotate turned on, you may need to adjust the auto rotate setting.

Stapling & Hole Punch Options (MUST be selected before sending your print job):

  1. Select File/Application Menu (depending upon application) > Print
  2. Chose Printer Properties > Finishing to review settings
  3. Default setting is Off, change to desired option
  4. Click OK to close 
  5. Click Print to proceed

Finishing Presets:

  1. To save a finishing preset, click the Preferences or Properties button, depending on which program you are in. A window will pop up. On the lower left side you should see 2 buttons, Save and Load below Settings. These are the buttons you will use to set up the presets.
  2. Select the features you want then press Save. Your preset will be saved to the location of your choice.
  3. You will be asked to name the preset and a file location. Choose a name that will help you remember the preset settings.
  4. Click Load, locate the file then click OK.

Note: It is recommended to keep preset names consistent to properly identify your presets.

Multiple Slides per Page (PowerPoint, Adobe):

  1. Select a KPrint printer.
  2. Under Settings > Slides, select the layout you want.
  3. Click on Printer Properties or Preferences.
  4. On the Basic Settings tab, verify Page Layout is set to 1:1.
  5. Click Print.

Note: If your document is not letter size (e.g., A4, Legal, or 11x17), the printers will not be able to release it and it will cause an error.

Releasing Print Jobs

Our printers have two ways to make releasing your jobs quick and easy. This section covers how to get set up for Wildcard tap-to-release, and touchless release using a QR Code.

Wildcard tap-to-release

To allow quicker log in, you can register your Wildcard's RFID chip so you can more easily tap to log into Kprint Printers. To do this one time registration walk up to any Kprint printer and:

Touchless release using QR Code

You can release your print jobs in the KPrint system without ever touching the screen on the printer.  You can use your phone to release the job.  First you need to register your phone or mobile device to the KPrint system.

Registering your mobile device.

  1. Make sure your device is connected to the eduroam WiFi network.
  2. From your mobile device, click this link: https://kprint.kellogg.northwestern.edu:9164/setup
  3. Instructions should appear to register your mobile device to the KPrint system.  Once your phone has been registered, you can follow the steps below for Touchless Release.

Touchless Release using QR Code

Once your mobile device has been registered, you can use it to release print jobs. 

  1. Send a print job to the KPrint system.
  2. Open the camera on your mobile device.
  3. Point the camera at the QR Code on the KPrint Printer.
  4. Click on the tab that appears at the top of your phone.
  5. Enter your NetID and Password.
  6. Select Login.
  7. Select the print jobs you would like to release.
  8. Select Release.

How to Set Up a Default Windows Printer

To set a default printer in Windows:

  1. Tap the Windows key on your keyboard and enter Printers & Scanners.
  2. Follow the appropriate Microsoft process instructions.

How to Delete a Windows Printer

To delete a printer in Windows:

  1. Tap the Windows key on your keyboard and enter Printers & Scanners, then select the printer.
  2. Select Remove.