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30 Hillhouse Basement Printer

Printers will only work while connected to the Yale network (including YaleSecure or Eduroam).

Note for Visiting Faculty: If running VPN from your home institution, printing to the Cowles/Economics printers will be blocked, as the Yale network will not recognize your computer. To resume printing, quit the VPN session on your computer.

Model Address Driver Finisher User Code
Ricoh MP 5055 YUHLH30XXX000C40M1.STDUSR.YALE.INTERNAL Download SR3230 557 or 2777
Location Map

map of 28-30 Hillhouse showing printer locations

Setup Instructions

Windows

Download the appropriate driver for your operating system using the Driver Download link above. Then, follow the instructions below.

Printer Instructions Page 1

Printer Instructions Page 2

Printer Instructions Page 3

Note: An "Out of Paper" notice often refers to the legal size tray being empty. Please use the contact details below to request paper.

Mac
  1. Download the appropriate driver for your operating system using the Driver Download link above.
  2. Go to Printers & Scanners in System Preferences (Apple icon menu > System Preferences)
    Mac System preferences pane
  3. On the Printers & Scanners window, click the “+” sign in the lower left-hand corner.
  4. Click the IP icon at the top of the Add Printer window
    ip icon
  5. Select the following options:
    Address: Enter the address from the table above
    Protocol: Internet Printing Protocol - IPP
    Queue: Leave blank
    Name: Enter a name you'll remember, ex: 28 Hillhouse 3rd Floor
    Location: This will be auto-filled
    Use: Select Printer Software...
    select printer software screenshot
    Search for the model in the upper right corner (4054, 4504, or 5055), select the software and click OK
    4504ex
    Click Add
    full details
  6. The printer will show in the Printer list. Click Options & Supplies...
    third floor config
  7. Select the following options:
    Option Tray: Lower Paper Trays
    Finisher: Enter the finisher from the table above
    Click OK
    supplies

The printer is now configured.

FAQs

Can I use the printers if I am using a wired connection?

Yes! If your desktop computer or other device is connected to the internet via a cable, you will able to use all the printers in the Economics buildings.

What should I do if I do not see Eduroam as an available wireless network?
  • Confirm the university you are currently located at participates in Eduroam
  • If you have not yet connected to the Yale wireless network with your device, visit the Yale Software Library and log in. Search for "SecureW2" and add it to your cart (it's free). Checkout and install SecureW2. Then, connect to Eduroam.

secure w2 logo

Can I use a printer that is automatically discovered by my device?

Not recommended, especially for Windows. Follow the instructions above to ensure a proper connection.

What do I do if the printer is out of toner?

Yale's BluePrint Program wirelessly monitors the supply levels on all printers listed above. If for some reason you come across a lack of toner, please reach out using the contact information below.

Contact

BluePrint logo

Yale Printing & Publishing Services

blueprint@yale.edu

(203) 436-9640

Brittany Ladd

IT/Web Specialist, Cowles Foundation

brittany.ladd@yale.edu

30 Hillhouse Ave, C343

(203) 432-3713