Printer Setup in Sierra (Setup)

In order to print from Sierra, you must first set up a default printer for each printer category. You can use any physical printer for this including network printers or printers attached directly to your circulation computer. You can also set up email printers.

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Types of Printers in Sierra

• Standard Printer – Used to print browse displays, database records, and other general information

• Label Printer – Used to print spine labels and serial labels

• Form Printer – Used to print notices, claims, and purchase orders

• Receipt Printer – Used to print receipts for checked out items, checked-in items, fines from a patron’s record, and print table (receipt printer)

• Print Templates - Used for printing customized notices, slips, claims, orders, receipts, and labels

In order to print from Sierra, you must first set up a default printer for each printer category. You can use any physical printer for this including network printers or printers attached directly to your circulation computer.

To set up the Sierra printers go to File and Select Printer.  This will display the five printer options.  We will review how to set up all five options.