Using the Multi-Purpose Tray/Printing on Resume Paper on a macOS Machine

Overview

In this article, we will discuss the proper process of printing off your resume or other documents on resume paper using a macOS machine. We understand the importance of making a positive and professional first impression to possible employers, which is why we want you to know how to print off your resume on high quality paper to give you that extra professional edge.

Things you will need:

  • Eagle Card
  • Your TTU Username and Password
  • Resume paper
  • A digital copy of your resume
NOTE: TN Tech does not provide resume paper for use in the Library printers.

 

Process:

TNTech MacOS Machines

  1. Once you are logged in, open your resume file and select TNTech General Print Queue.
    • Adjust settings as needed.
      Selecting TNTech General Print Queue
       
    • If you want to print on your own paper, you will need to scroll down to Media & Quality.
      1. Find Feed From and select By-Pass Tray.Selecting the By-Pass tray
      2. Click Print.


         
  2. Once you click print for the documents that you want, go to a printer.
  3. Load your paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray for the printer.
    • You will notice on the printers that there are signs that denote the Multi-Purpose Trays.
      Mutli-Purpose Tray sign
       
    • Open the tray completely and load your paper in horizontally
      Multi-purpose tray without paper open completely.
       
    • Adjust the guides to hold the paper properly for its size. 
      Multi-purpose tray with paper, open completely, with the guide bars holding the paper.
      NOTE: You must leave the tray fully open while printing to prevent jams and ensure the best quality of your print. 
  4. Tap your Eagle Card on the tapping location.
    "Tap Here to Print" Card
     
  5. You will see your documents in the print queue on the screen. Confirm that the document quantity and name are what you want.
  6. Tap print on the screen, and it will begin to print your resume on the paper that you loaded into the printer.
  7. Make sure to remove any excess resume paper left in the printer.

 

Additional Information

For more information on printing balances and print job charges, check out our article: Printing on Campus.

 

Having issues printing with the Multi-Purpose Tray?

If you would like more assistance or have any further issues, the IT Help Desk is here to help you!

You can get in touch with us to request help using any of the three methods:

  • Visit us at the Help Desk located on the 2nd Floor of the Volpe Library.
  • Email helpdesk@tntech.edu to communicate via email.
  • Call (931) 372-3975 to speak with a member of our team.

For Virtual and In-Person Help Desk hours, please see the "Contact Info | Hours" section on our Home Page.

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