Printing
There are two methods you can use to print from your device.  The first is using Google Cloud Printing and the second is via email.  Google Docs work best with Google Cloud Printing, using method #1 below.  Word documents from your hard drive work best by emailing it to the printer using method #2 below.  The process for each of these is slightly different depending on what device you are using. 
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GOOGLE CLOUD PRINTING

This method of printing is used when you are printing a Google doc/spreadsheet etc.  The file must be saved in your Google Drive for you to use this method.  You can not use this method in any other browser other than Google Chrome.

​HOW DO I TOP UP MY PRINTING ACCOUNT?

 
New students have $1 in their printing account at the start of the year.  
 
There are 5 ways to top up printing accounts:
 
At the kiosk in A Block, or the kiosk in the Library foyer  (bank cards) The Student Dashboard: https://sites.google.com/westlakegirls.school.nz/wghs-student-dashboard/home  
At the Payments Window (cash or bank card, minimum $2)  
On the school website  (bank card) https://www.westlakegirls.school.nz/student-services/   
On the school app  (bank card) download onto your phone  https://westlakegirlshigh.apps.school.nz/install/ 

Google Cloud Printing - via IOS Device

Google Cloud Printing - via Android Device

PRINT VIA GMAIL

This method of printing is used when you want to print a Word/Excel/PowerPoint document that is saved on your laptop.   This method is not used for ipads or Android tablets.  This must be done using your school gmail.
HOW TO ADD A PRINTER TO YOUR LAPTOP

Download Mobility print installer
The school has set up a new Papercut mobility print method for you to be able to print from your device at school, so please read the instructions below to install it.
  1. Before you download the mobility print installer (link below), make sure you are connected to the school BYOD network with your school username and password.
  2. Follow this link to download and run the mobility Print Installer: 
http://printing.westlakegirls.school.nz:9163/client-setup/dns/unknown-os.html
  1. Once you have downloaded and installed it on your device, you will be prompted to select the student printer (Secure-Students), as well as entering your school username and password.  At this point, the software will set up a printer (Secure-Students) on your device.
  2. Your printing will now be available at any of the school’s student printers (library, Art rooms, A block, computer labs, etc). You can top-up your printing account as per usual.