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Printing in the Library

 Before printing, you will need to ensure you have credit on your PrintCopy account.

An autoloader is also installed in Printing area to enable you to add print credit to your account.

 

AIC Printing FAQs  Print Copy System
 10 Things You Should Know About PrintCopy  A3 Colour Printing

Printing FAQs

How do I print?

  1. Click > File
  2. Click > Print
  3. Print box opens
  4. Select the printer name you want -

    L266-HP9050 is the default setting (black and white) or L266-HP9500 for the A4/A3 colour/B&W printer.

  5. Select single sided or double sided.
  6. Select the page range you require. (Note: Do not select Multiple copies)
  7. Click > Ok
  8. A pop-up window will be displayed on your computer screen. It will state your print balance, the cost of the document and the number of pages. (Note: If cost is zero, check that paper size is set to A4>click 'Advanced Tab' in print properties window)
  9. Select Yes to print or Cancel to cancel.

NOTE: Once Yes has been selected, the job will be printed and your account debited.

How do I add credit to my account?

  1. Swipe your student card at an Autoloader. Autoloaders are located to the right of Print Central in the Information Common and in the Auchmuty Library foyer upstairs.
  2. Insert coins/notes in the appropriate slot.
  3. Press the silver button to close your account.
  4. Collect your receipt, and retain it for proof of purchase.

How much does it cost to print in black and white?

How much does it cost to print in A4 & A3 colour?

How do I print in colour?

If you want to print A4 or A3 size to the colour printer you need to select L266-HP9500 in the print box. Your job will come out on the printer near the photocopiers. See costs for colour printing. The default settings for the colour printer are single sided, however you can print double sided.  Instructions for printing A3


How do I print in black and white?

Unless the colour printer is chosen, your job will automatically print to the black and white printers. L266-HP9050 is the black and white queue. Your print will come out on either of the 2 large printers on the left in Print Central. The default setting for these printers is double sided.

Your can print A3 size black and white by selecting the L266-HP9500 in the print box and follow the instructions for A3 printing.

How do I print single or double sided?

When the print box opens, choose the printer as described above, then click on the Properties button to the right. Click the Finshing tab then select 'Print on Both Sides' box to print double sided, or click in the box to remove the tick  to print single sided.

How do I check my printing balance?

You can find out your balance by swiping your card through the autoloader, checking the pop-up display when printing, or by using a swipe reader on a photocopier.