- Hold For Authentication Error When Printing From Mac Computers
- Network Printer Hold For Authentication Mac
When printing for the first time to a departmental print queue from any given computer, regardless of whether it is a departmental or personal machine, you may find that your print jobs have been paused and are listed with a message that says something like “Hold for.
User Experience
I've authenticated, but the printer icon in my dock is bouncing and it says my job is 'held for authentication.'
How to Solve this Problem
When you are presented with the authentication dialog box, for Name, enter
cornellNetID
Hold For Authentication Error When Printing From Mac Computers
(substituting your own NetID).
If you entered your Name or Password incorrectly, a printer icon in your dock will start bouncing to get your attention.
Network Printer Hold For Authentication Mac
- Click the icon to open the print queue.
- Click the curved-arrow-in-a-circle icon to the right of your print job.
- Re-enter your name (cornellNetID) and associated password.