GoPrint - Change Username

GoPrint tracks print usage based on the Norse Key associated with the Print Job. In order to successfully print, you will need to log onto a workstation using a Username that matches the one issued to you by Luther.

Luther-owned workstations, you are required to log in with your Norse Key, thus satisfying this requirement. All print jobs are tied to that username.

Non-Luther workstations (i.e. – personal or student computers) are not typically configured with a Username that matches your Norse Key. Because of this, GoPrint is unable to match your print job and you will be unable to print.

The following instructions will show you how to configure your computer to properly work with GoPrint. The safest method by which to set up your computer with your Norse Key in Windows Vista is to create a New User and copy the data from the old account into the new one. In Mac OS X, you may change the User’s Shortname. This reduces the chance of data loss. Please review the directions before proceeding.

Windows Vista

Control Userpasswords2 Method

Note – This step has been proven to work on Windows Vista and Windows 7. It should work on Windows XP as well.

1. Click on Run and type control userpasswords2.
2. Select the primary Username and click Properties.
3. Change the Username field to your Norse Key.
4. Click OK.
5. Restart.
6. GoPrint should now accept print jobs with your Norse Key.

NOTE – This does not change the password on your computer to your Norse Key.

Create a New User Account

Use this if the previous method fails.

1. Click on Start and select Control Panel.
2. Double-click on User Accounts.
3. Click Manage Another Account.
4. Click Create a New Account.
5. In Account name, enter your Luther username (i.e. smitjo01) and choose Administrator.
6. Log off.
7. Log in with the New username to setup the account.

Copy Data from Old Account to New Account

1. Log into the computer with the Old username.
2. Click on Start and select Computer.
3. Double-click on your Hard Drive (typically C:\)
4. Double-click on Users and then your Old username.
5. Click Edit and choose Select All to highlight all folders.
6. Click Edit and choose Copy.
7. Click the Back Arrow and double-click on the New username.
8. Click*Edit* and select Paste. Click OK or Yes to overwrite existing data (if you’ve done this immediately after creating the account, there should be no important data to overwrite).
9. Log off and log in with the New username. Your account should now look similar to your Old account. Confirm all data, documents, bookmarks, etc are present before deleting the Old account.

NOTE – If you do not have enough disk space to complete step 8, use an External Hard Drive or your H Drive.

Mac OS X – Change a User Shortname

Change a User Shortname

1. Open System Preferences and click on Accounts.
2. If the Padlock is closed, click on it and enter your Password to make changes.
3. Right Click on the User and select Advanced Options.
4. Copy the current Short Name.
5. Click the + button under Alias and Paste the Short Name copied in Step 4.
6. In Short Name, enter your Norse Key (i.e. – smitjo01).
7. Click OK and restart your computer.