Printer list
How to add a printer Windwos Mac
Windows: Map network drive
Accessing Shares Find your group share here. Address of your personal folder: Windows: \\gess-fs.d.ethz.ch\home$\[username] Open “File Explorer” next to the “Start” button. Select “Computer”. In order to connect to a folder click on “Map network drive” at the top of the window. Alternatively you can right click on “This PC” in the sidebar and select “Map network drive…”. A new window pops up where you can enter the path to your network drive into […]
Standard managed and additional applications
Additional software needed for windows: In case additional software is needed, the installation can be requested via:SmartDesk. If the software is available on our software distribution suite, we will assign it and it will get installed. Should the desired software not be part of our suite, we will contact you to discuss how to proceed. Additional software needed for Mac: Additional applications can be installed by the user via ETH Selfservice. Should the desired software […]
MacOS: Connect to a remote folder
Accessing Shares Find your group share here. Address of your personal folder: Mac: smb://gess-fs.d.ethz.ch/home$/[username] In the Finder, choose Go > “Connect to Server.” Type the network address for the folder in the Server Address field: NOTE: For Mac-Os Version prior to 10.6 you need the UNC path (according NAS nomenclature) Enter your user account in the authentication window. Be sure to match the form d\nethz username (can be entered by pressing shift-alt-7).
Being abroad
You can be a long time away from the ETH with a managed Windows device. The power supply should work but you will need an adapter or different power cable. The warranty applies throughout the world. If you leave ETH for more then a month please contact us to get instruction, local admin rights and to update your laptop. Personal data You can work offline with your files on the desktop and in the documents folder […]
Academic applications
Application Description Course Catalogue Publication listing the range of courses available and the catalogue of lecturers. Available in German and English. eApply Application for a study programme at the ETH Zurich eDoz For all lecturers at ETH Zurich. Available in German and English. myStudies For all students at ETH Zurich and auditors. Available in German and English. Room Request Search and reservation of rooms managed by the Rectorate. Available to employees and lecturers of ETH […]
Add a program to autostart
Open the “Run” dialog box by pressing the Windows key + R. Type “shell:startup” (without the quotes) in the “Open” edit box and click “OK.” If the shortcut you want to add to the “Startup” directory is available on the desktop, you can copy and paste the shortcut. Otherwise you can create a shortcut for the program in the directory. To create a new shortcut, right-click on an empty area in the right pane of the […]
Electronic access authorisation
Electronic access authorisation The buildings IFW, RZ, CLD, CLV and CLW have an electronic access authorisation where the ETH Card has the function of an access badge. If the doors are closed they can be opend with a key or the ETH Card if you are authorized and if you set a PIN. Authorized persons All GESS members (incl. Students) are authorized. Get access With the ETH card 1. Hold the ETH card […]
Add a printer (Windows)
Please note: Printing a page in color costs D-GESS 6 Rp/page, while a page in Black&White costs 1 Rp/page only!! Therefore, we strongly recommend to set the default of our printer preferences to Black&White (see further below). Please also have a look at print.ethz.ch There, you can make a webprint and also check your printing costs, even the environmental costs of your print activity! Printers Here you find your printer. Instructions Windows 11 and Windows 10 Go […]
Printer options (Mac)
For Nashuatec printers: Default modes are: colour – black and white; no staples and no punches Webprinting – Firefox and Safari Choose below the “Orientation” in the dropdown menu “Printer Features” In the dropdown menu of the “Feature Sets” you can set different printer options. E.g. with “Basic” you have the option to choose between color printing or black-white printing. Select your prefered printing mode in the “Color Mode”. To get to the options […]