Once set-up correctly, using the Scilife Virtual Printer is straightforward.
Here are a few key points to be aware of before you are able to attempt your first print via the virtual printer.
- Ensure that you have installed the latest version of the MSI, which will match the current software release of the Print & Reconciliation module.
- Define at least one Category Type
- Add at least one Approved Printer
- Input the URL of the site that you are using, if it is the first time you are printing, via the Scilife application, a pop-up will appear asking you to input a URL.
- Input your Scilife username and password for the chosen URL, if it is the first time you are printing, via the Scilife application.
How to print using the virtual printer
- Always Select Scilife - Controlled Print for the print destination, when printing a document from Scilife print by selecting Regular/ Controlled Print for anything else and outside of the application go to print in the usual way.
- The MSI screen will automatically pop-up where you can edit/ select the required information from the fields available.
- Print to your desired location.
Relevant for: Administrators / Managers / Regular Users
Please note:
- Printer location can be an actual physical printer or a print to pdf
- A Group(s) will need to be selected before any of the other fields can be selected