Mobility Print - macOS

Overview

Mobility Print simplifies the printing process for environments supporting a variety of Operating Systems.  While it was initially introduced as a method for individuals to print from their mobile devices, it has expanded to support most modern operating systems.  This article will provide step-by-step instructions on how to download, install, and configure Mobility Print on macOS devices. 

Procedures

Students: 

1. Go to the following URL and download the Mobility Print Client for macOS:
   http://printers.win.rpi.edu:9163/setup
2. Click Download to download the Mobility Print Client
3. Select default settings during installation
4. When prompted, enter your local administrator credentials to complete the install
5. Once installation completes, confirm you see a list of printers:
   • System Settings -> Printers & Scanners
6. When ready to print, this same list of printers will populate.
7. Use the printer description on the right of the printer name to identify the printer location
8. Submit the print job
9. When asked for credentials to use the printer, enter them in the following manner:
   • Name: RCS userid
   • Password: RCS password
10. To save this credential to your Keychain, click the checkbox at the bottom "Remember this password in my keychain"

Faculty & Staff: 

1. Go to the following URL and download the Mobility Print Client for macOS:
   http://dept-printers.win.rpi.edu:9163/setup
2. Click Download to download the Mobility Print Client
3. Select default settings during installation
4. When prompted, enter your local administrator credentials to complete the install
5. Once installation completes, confirm you see a list of printers:
   • System Settings -> Printers & Scanners
6. When ready to print, this same list of printers will populate.
7. Use the printer description on the right of the printer name to identify the printer location
8. Submit the print job
9. When asked for credentials to use the printer, enter them in the following manner:
   • Name: RCS userid
   • Password: RCS password
10. To save this credential to your Keychain, click the checkbox at the bottom "Remember this password in my keychain"

References/Links 

Mobility Print Overview (link)

Last Reviewed:   20-Feb-2025