Overview
Staff and students of the University may pay for printing and copying by debiting their University printing account.
Printing
Printers are available in the Computing Labs for printing from fixed computers, or from laptops.
Copying
Self-service photocopiers are available at most Library sites.
Paying for print and copy
You may now add credit to print and copy account online.
You may also add credit to your print and copy accounts by using the self-service machines available or by visiting a Helpdesk.
Cost of print and copy
The price of print and copy varies depending on the size of page you are printing, whether you are printing single or double-sided, or if you are printing in black and white or colour.
| A4 black & white single side (simplex) | 5p per page |
| A4 black & white double side (duplex) | 8p per page on printers |
| 10p per page on photocopiers | |
| A4 colour | 30p per page |
To check the balance of your printing account, look at the task bar at the bottom of your computing screen. At the right-hand corner (near where the time is shown), you will see a £ icon. In some labs the icon may appear as a dollar sign ($)
Double-click on the £ icon. A window showing your amount of print credit will appear.
Some labs and Ucreate provide special printing options (e.g large poster printing). Prices for these will vary.
If there is a printer error and you are charged for spoiled or blank pages, take the spoiled pages to a Library Helpdesk to have your account refunded.
You will be unable to print at all if you do not have sufficient credit in your account to cover the entire job.
Getting help
If you need help with printing or copying you can contact the IS Helpline, the IS Helpdesk in the Main Library, or one of the other site Library Helpdesks.
This article was published on Jan 5, 2012