Scomis Password Policy

This is the current DCC Password Policy which is applied to the ScoMIS Managed Services. It is also the password policy which schools are recommended to use…

SWGfL SPAM Email Filtering

The SWGfL Managed Service provide by Research Machine (RM) blocks SPAM. For example – In the week commencing 16th of May the service received 24,612,942 emails…

Basic Guide to Installing a Printer on a Network

First the new printer will need to be assigned an IP address. In order to do this you should consult the user guide for that printer type. Start > Printers & Faxes > Add a Printer > Next Un-tick the Automatically Detect & Install my Plug and Play printer Choose Create a New Port >…

How to Restart the Print Spooler | Cannot delete print job

Sometimes a print job gets stuck in the queue; the school users can’t delete it themselves etc. You may need to restart the Printer Spooler Service on the curriculum server (or which computer is hosting the printer) and to delete the offending file. The Following should be done by whomever is responsible for Curriculum network: Remote into…

Cannot Print to Curriculum Network Printer(s)

Is there an error message or red/amber LED on the printer? YES – Obtain printer make and model and approximate age Re-seat the printer cartridge(s) and ensure there are no paper jams Restart the printer If no difference download the manual to troubleshoot the exact problem NO –  As System Administrator login to the curriculum…

My Monitor won’t turn on at all.

If there is absolutely no sign of life then try toggling the power switch. Check the power cable is securely plugged in at each end. Try swapping the power cable for one you know works…..

How do I choose a default printer?

Windows 7 – Go to the start menu – Devices and Printers use the right mouse button on the printer you wish to choose and from the list choose Set as default printer. Your default printer will be identified by having a tick on the bottom left of its icon. Windows 10 – Go to the start menu –…

I would like to add a network printer to my workstation.

To add a network printer go to the start menu and click on printers and faxes.

On the printers and faxes screen right click on an empty part of the window and choose Add Printer and then click next.
Click on Network printer or a printer attached to……