Printers

A centralized queue-based printing service is available to users.

For large posters (A0), please follow the instructions at the bottom of this page or on the FAQs at this link.

From centrally-managed computers on trusted networks

Print queues are available to Linux and Windows computers from both trusted and untrusted networks.

  • Windows computers: From menu Start/Run type \\print. Select one or more printers from the list, right-click on selection and choose Connect (an elevation of privileges may be required).
  • Linux PC: On Linux computers, printers are automatically installed.
  • Windows laptops with POST 2023 INSTALLATION: A new centralized print service based on queues is available through the Papercut application that will be preinstalled on computers and will allow an independent management of printers, both from trusted and untrusted networks. The service is also available for Linux PCs.

From user-managed computers on untrusted networks

You have three options to print from untrusted networks:

  1. Papercut Mobility Print
  2. Driverless mode
  3. Standard mode

Papercut Mobility Print

From 30 June 2024 the Mobility Print App will no longer be available and will be replaced by the extension Papercut Mobility Print.

Papercut Mobility Print is a print service that allows you to access FBK printers from self-managed computers. 

To use it, your devices must be connected to Eduroam or GuestsFBK networks. Then you need to install the downloadable Mobility Print extension at this link.

The printers used are identified by the Mobility Print logo:

When you will print for the first time, an authentication will be required: you can use your FBK username (without @fbk.eu) and its FBK password, or select the option Sign in with Google.

If you are using a browser already authenticated for the email, no credentials are required.

It is important to specify that the extension works only from Chrome browsers and derivatives, not for other applications, and is preinstalled on the new Windows Laptops delivered (installations post 2023), allowing the autonomous management of printers, both from trusted and untrusted networks. The service is also available for Linux PCs.

Driverless mode

Linux

Linux printing with Papercut Mobility Print is only possible from the Chrome browser.

From the browser install the Web Store application Mobility Print app.

At browser restart,  open chrome://apps and run the Mobility Print web app.

From the Chrome print menu you can now select the mobility printer identified by the Papercut icon.

This is the simplest option, where you do not have complete control of printers settings (formats, paper drawers, etc.): you can print PDF files in a few seconds without installing any driver.

PC Windows, Linux and Mac OS X: same procedure

  • Open the web page https://print.fbk.eu:9192/
  • Authenticate and choose your preferred language. 
  • Choose the Web Print option and then Submit a Job
  • Choose the printer and click on 2. Print option and Account Selection. 
  • Type the number of needed copies and click Upload Document
  • Click Browse, choose the PDF file you want to print and click Upload & Complete.

Standard mode

This is a little harder to configure but you will be able to print, from any application, any kind of document, just like a direct attached printer.

Windows computers

  • Open http://print.fbk.eu with Microsoft Edge
  • From the top right menu ( ... ) select "Reload in Internet Explorer mode"
  • A dialog box will open: where you need to enable the "Compatibility view" mode
  • Open "Manage" and add "* .fbk.eu" to the Internet "Explorer mode pages" list