FAQs for Jimenez Group

Contents of this page moved to the Jimenez Practical_Ref wiki page.
See also the Wiki page for Policies and Procedures of the Jimenez Group

For Grad Students: Which Courses Should I Take?

• Independent of Department you are in
  • CHEM-5181: Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography (Jimenez)
  • CHEM-5151/ATOC-5151: Atmospheric Chemistry (typically Tolbert, Volkamer, Avallone, or Jimenez)
  • CSCI-1300: Computer Science: Introduction to Programming (Freshman Undergrad Course, unless you already have a serious background in programming)

• For other possible courses, see the list for 1st year Analytical Chemistry students (students in ATOC will have some different requirements)

• A "research course" specific to our group is CHEM-7131: Seminar on Atmospheric Aerosol Chemistry; Catalog Link

Computing FAQs

Where can I print?

• We have a group printers in Cristol 334 and Cristol 441A, which can print double sided and color. If you need to print to it from a new computer you can use these instructions to access the printer in Cristol 334 or 441A, or download the drivers from the HP web site.
• If the printer is low on paper, you can get more from the CIRES copier room on the third floor (it is covered through the CIRES office supplies policy).
• If the printer complains about low toner, get the toner out and shake it as this often prolongs the life of the supplies (try not to get the ink all over yourself as I often do).
• If shaking the cartridge doesn't work, change the toner, and MAKE SURE THAT WE HAVE ANOTHER NEW TONER CARTRIDGE OF THAT COLOR. If not, please let Philip know so that he can order a replacement. The printer will not print if any of the toner cartridges are empty. In particular, it will not even print in B&W if one of the color cartridges are empty. For this reason we need to always keep one spare of each toner, otherwise we may be stuck without a printer for several days.
• Toner cartridges are very expensive (hundreds of $$) and we change them often, so they are a significant cost for the group. There are restrictions on how to pay for them, so please conserve them by not printing unneeded stuff (e.g. don't print a 100-page report if you really only need to read two pages), and print in B&W if you don't need color.
• It is ok to print small numbers of pages for personal use, but not very large documents.

How do I print to the CIRES printers in the 2nd floor?

• The code for the door in the CIRES printer room is the same as for the kitchen. If you need access contact Rob Schubert*
• IP addresses:
  • CIRES 2: 128.138.136.13
  • CIRES 4: 128.138.136.18

• adding a printer with Windows 7
  • Start ->
  • Devices and Printers ->
  • Add a Printer ->
  • Add a local printer ->
  • (bottom of window) create new port ->
  • HP Standard TCP/IP Port ->
  • Next ->
  • Enter the ip address for the printer in the top box (128.138.136.xx where xx is either 13 or 18)
  • Allow the "Port Name" box to autofill -> Next ->
  • Review the information and if correct -> Finish ->
  • Select "HP" in the left box, and find the Model "4520 Series" in the right box for CIRES 2 (or select HP Universal Printing PCL6 for CIRES 4 HP4700DN) ->
  • Select "Use the driver that is currently installed (recommended)" if available, otherwise let the driver install -> Next ->
  • name it something appropriate (e.g. CCF-CIRES2 or CCF-CIRES4) ->
  • Do not share this printer -> Next ->
  • Uncheck "Set as defualt" and you may wish to "Print a test page" ->
  • Finish

How do I print to the CIRES Copy Room Printer/Copier/FAX/Scanner on the 3rd floor?

The Printer/Copier/FAX/Scanner in the CIRES Copy room is a Konica/Minolta bizhub C454e. You will need to download and install the Konica/Minolta biz C454e drivers. After installing the drivers you will need to "Add a printer" in Windows. Once configured per the instructions below, printing to this printer will cause a dialog box to appear asking you to enter information. Leave the "Department" box blank, and enter the appropriate printer code (see Grants+Email sheet in JG_Organization) into the password box and click OK. Your document should then print.

IP Address: 128.138.136.77

• Adding this as a printer in Windows 7
  • Start ->
  • Devices and Printers ->
  • Add a Printer ->
  • Add a local printer ->
  • (bottom of window) create new port ->
  • Standard TCP/IP Port ->
  • Next ->
  • Enter the ip address for the printer in the top box (128.138.136.77)
  • Allow the "Port Name" box to autofill -> Next ->
  • Review the information and if correct -> Finish ->
  • Select "HP" in the left box, and find the Model "4520 Series" in the right box for CIRES 2 (or select HP Universal Printing PCL6 for CIRES 4 HP4700DN) ->
  • Select "Use the driver that is currently installed (recommended)" if available, otherwise let the driver install -> Next ->
  • name it something appropriate (e.g. CIRES-CoprRoom) ->
  • Do not share this printer -> Next ->
  • Uncheck "Set as defualt". Do not Print a test page at this time ->
  • Finish. Now you need to make some configuratoin changes to allow entry of the copier code ->
  • Start ->
  • Devices and Printers ->
  • Right click on the printer you created above (e.g. CIRES-CopyRoom) and select "Printer Properties" ->
  • Click on the "Setting" tab ->
  • Check "Verify Authengication settings before printing" and "Popup Authendication Dialog when printing" Leave the other options with their default settings.
  • Click "Apply" ->
  • Click the "General" tab and press "Print Test Page."
  • An authentication dialog box should pop-up. Leave "Department Name" blank, and enter the appropriate "Copier code" in the "Password" box.
    • You may press the "Verify" button. If you do, and if you have entered a proper copier code you should see a box that says "Verificaton has succeeded." Click "OK" ->
  • Click "OK"
  • You can now go check if your test page printed and pick it up from the copier room, or you can use the next set of instructions to check the Printer's web page to see if the document printed

• Checking the Copier/Printers "Job History" to see if your job printed. ->
  • Open a web browser and type 128.138.136.77 in the address bar ->
  • Enter an appropriate "Copier code" in the password box and press enter (or press the "Login" button) ->
  • Click the green "Job" tab ->
  • Select "Job History" on the left menu bar ->
  • You should see something similar to this image list of jobs. Note in this picutre, the job with no "type" and "Deleted due to error" in the "Result" column is an example of what happens if you try to print a test page before selecting the options for "Popup Authentication Dialog when printing," or if you enter an improper printer code for a print job. You should see "Jose Jimenez" in the "Type" box, and "Job Complete" in the "Result" box for a successful print job.

How do I transfer large files securely via CU's file transfer system?

• Files can be up to 20GB in size
• Files can be sent to non colorado.edu email addresses
• Log in with your identikey password here
• Interface is similar to standard email allowing you to store contacts, create groups, etc.

How can I do conference calls and/or share screens?

• See this FAQ

How can I create an email list?

• See this FAQ

How can I edit a page in this Wiki?

• See this FAQ

Recommendations for configuring a Windows computer for data acquisition with LabVIEW

• See this web page

Hardware & Instruments FAQs

How do I buy supplies for research?

• You will need an Acquisition Card (A-Card) in order to be able to buy research supplies. For this see Jennie Bell (CIRES 3rd floor). Every time you buy something on the card, you get an email with the date, purchase item, and amount (Jose and Jennie also get this email). You then need to turn that in with the packing slip or receipt for whatever you bought, so hold on to those. The receipt needs to have the exact same amount as the A-Card email, otherwise Jennie will ask you to get a new receipt with the correct amount. Then write the category for the purchase (normally one of "Lab Supplies," "Field Supplies," or "IT Supplies"), the speed type or account number, sign, and leave on the bin marked "Jennie A-Card" in Jennie's office (or in CIRES mailbox 112 if Jennie's office is closed). You may need to charge different purchases to different accounts, so check with Jose if in doubt.

How can I get office supplies?

• We can get office supplies (for research use *only*) through CIRES. We don't pay for them directly since they are covered by the research overhead (so we pay for them indirectly anyway). CIRES keeps some of the most common supplies in a small room at the CIRES Message Center (3rd floor). For everything else, look up what you want on the Corporate Express Catalog (there is one in the lab, and another one on the CIRES message center) and email the CIRES Message Center with all the items you want in the following format:

• One (1) three-ring binder, item B on page 301, p/n AVE-79-783, $19.80
• One (1) High capacity CD wallet, item A on page 530, p/n FEL-85331, $12.36
• One (1) Copy holder. item B on page 569, p/n KMW-62060, $10.95
• Two (2) USB cables, 10', Item I on page 497, p/n CCP-60096, $9.45

• Note that you can't be reimbursed for office supplies that are not purchased in this way! So do not buy anything at Office Depot etc. or you will have to pay for it out-of-pocket (except for field studies).

Travel FAQs

What do I need to do to travel on CU funds?

• First, familiarize yourself with the CIRES Travel policy.
• Second, you need to get a travel authorization using the CIRES Travel Authorization Web page.
• Third, after receiving the travel authorization email, you can get a plane ticket from Christopherson Business Travel or reserve online in the Concur System (goto your mycuinfo.colorado.edu page, clicking on the CU Resources tab, and selecting Concur Travel & Expense).
• You can reserve hotels directly and pay with them with your personal credit card or the travel card
• For rental cars, they HAVE TO be purchased with the travel card, declining insurance, and from an authorized vendor (AVIS works)
• For more detailed in formation, check out CIRES Intranet Travel page (have to log in)

Professional Association FAQs

Which professional associations should I join?

• We very highly recommend AGU and AAAR. The next most interesting possibilities are ASMS, ACS (especially if you are in chemistry), AWMA, and AAAS (you get the journal Science with the latter). Other possibilities include AMS, ASME, AIChE, etc., but they are less relevant unless you are in those Depts.