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Laptop Connections
All Locations
Wireless (WiFi)
The Library's network is called 'pubacc'. screenshot
Printing
GRPL cannot provide support for patrons' computers but provides the following information for patrons wishing to print to GRPL printers.A printer appearing as a Windows network printer is available at each location. You'll need to install a new printer using a building ID and the printer name (see table below). You may use any standard Postscript driver. We recommend something like the "HP LaserJet 5/5M Postscript". An example is provided for Windows XP.
Print jobs cost 25 cents per page but are queued before printing. Please see desk staff to preview and retrieve your print outs. At Main, these may be previewed and printed at the Retrieval Desk on the first floor of the Keeler Wing.
Color printing is not available.
| Location | Printer Designation |
| Main Library | \\ism1\printer1 |
| Madison Square | \\madison\printer1 |
| Ottawa Hills | \\ottawa\printer1 |
| Seymour | \\seymour\printer1 |
| Van Belkum at Creston | \\creston\printer1 |
| West Leonard | \\westleonard\printer1 |
| West Side | \\westside\printer1 |
| Yankee Clipper | \\yankee\printer1 |
Note: Windows XP may be sluggish to respond. This fix should cure that.
MAC OSX users can print by setting up a printer to use "IP Printing" to the LPR service. The printer adress is ism1 and the queue name is hold.
Main Library
Data Jacks
Connection points (RJ45 jacks) can be found primarily in table tops on the Keeler first floor and along the bottom of the four railings in the Ryerson 2nd floor atrium. The jacks are labeled PUBACC.Patrons must have their network card configured to use TCP/IP, and to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. These are not telephone jacks. Modems will not work with these jacks and may be damaged if connected to them.
The Library is unable to provide any technical assistance to patrons using their own laptops.
The Grand Rapids Public Library reserves the right to terminate network connections in accordance with Library policies and Federal, State, and local laws.