This instruction applies when you are logged in with your Windows computer on the UvA
network.
Note: In Windows 11, you may experience problems installing the HvA/UvA Follow-Me Printer (error message: 0x00000bc4 or 0x00000709).
- Open the start menu and select Run (or use the shortcut Windows key + R).
- Enter the following link: \\LB.ps17.mycanonprint.nl.
Note: When a security warning appears, click ‘Allow’ to proceed.
- Fill in your UvAnetID@uva.nl (*) and password. (When required).
- Check the “Remember my credentials” option.
- Click on ‘Follow-Me’. Use the right mouse button and choose “Connect”
Note: It may take a while before the printer driver appears.
- To set the ‘Follow-Me’ as your default printer:
- To set the ‘Follow-Me’ as your default printer:
Windows 10:
- Open the Start menu.
- Click Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
- Make sure the option “Let Windows manage my default printer” is not selected.
- Select the installed 'Follow-Me' printer and then select the Manage button.
- In the Manage your device window, under Printer status, select the [Set as default] button. The printer status changes to Default.
- You are now ready to use the Canon printers from your applications!
* Example: fnaar1@uva.nl