Papercut – Printing and Copying at UWS - University of Western States

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In our continuing effort to go green and promote sustainability, UWS has implemented a print tracking system called PaperCut. The system provides secure release of printed materials and tracks usage on the printers in order to eliminate wasteful printing.

STUDENT PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS

Students will be allotted 100 free prints and/or copies per term with the UWS printing card. Items will not print until you go to the machine and accept the print. This will eliminate accidental, multiple or forgotten print jobs.

If you deplete your 100 available prints, you may purchase a refill card in $5 for 50 print increments in the library or bookstore.

Student course notes may be purchased in the bookstore at a discounted rate of $.04 per page.

Video tutorial about how to print using PaperCut.

Still have questions? See the FAQ section below or ask the library.

PaperCut FAQs

Employee PaperCut FAQs

How do I print?

With a document open on your computer, select print as you normally would. Walk to the nearest printer and tap your UWS badge over the reader to log in to the machine. Your active print jobs will automatically print.

How do I copy?

Tap your UWS badge on the reader to log in to the printer. Load the document and then press the copier button.

How do I scan?

Tap your UWS badge on the reader to log in to the printer. Load the document and then press the scan button.

Will my printing be limited?

No, there is no page limit for staff and faculty printing. All printing will be charged to your department account.

Can I use someone else’s UWS printing card?

No, your print jobs are tied to your badge. If you print a document it will be held for you to release from your printing card only. Using someone else’s card will not release the print job you sent to the printer.

What happens if I forget my badge when picking up printing jobs?

It will be possible for you to log in to the printer manually with your credentials.

What happens when I print color, but go to a black and white printer?

The job will automatically be converted to black and white. The following machines will print color (not all copiers are accessible to everyone):

Administration Printer – Administration Office
Admissions Printer – Admissions Office
Auxiliary Services Printer – Campus Store
Mail/Copy Room Printer – North Office Hallway
South Office Printer – South Office Hallway, near HR
Student Printer - Library
Student Printer – Near Student Services
Clinical Internship Printer – Clinical Internship Office

Who do I contact for printing issues?

Please submit a ticket on UWS ServiceHub.

How long does my document stay in the queue?

If you do not release your prints from the queue they will be deleted after two hours.

Can I release multiple print jobs at one time?

Your print jobs will print automatically after scanning your badge. There is no need to manually release your print job.

Student PaperCut FAQs

How many prints are loaded on my UWS printing card each term?

At the beginning of each term, 100 pages will be loaded to each student’s PaperCut account.

If I don’t print all 100 pages in one term do those unused pages carry over to the subsequent academic term?

No, there are no rollover prints. If you do not use all of your pre-loaded pages in one term, your PaperCut account will reset back to 100 pages at the beginning of the next term.

What about course notes? I need them for classes.

All course notes can be printed at a discounted rate by placing an order in webCampus and purchasing at the campus store. Orders are typically ready in 1-2 business days. Find additional course note information here.

Can I use someone else’s UWS printing card? What happens if I use someone else’s card?

No. The badge used to release print jobs is also your security card and ID card. This card should not be shared with anyone. You may have someone print for you, but they should release the print job.

How do I pick up my printing jobs?

When you have printed your document, go to the printer. Once at the printer tap your UWS printing card over the reader to log in. After you are logged in, your jobs will automatically release.

How long does my document stay in the queue?

If you do not release your prints from the queue they will be deleted after two hours.

Can I print personal documents?

Yes, but if you print a school-required document and you have insufficient funds, you will have to add pages to your PaperCut account before you are able to print.

How do I copy?

Once you are logged in to the printer using your UWS printing card, press the copier button.

Where can I refill my PaperCut account?

Refill codes are sold in 50 page increments for $5 and can be purchased at the bookstore and the library by cash or credit card.

I’m graduating or withdrawing and I purchased a 50-page refill code but did not use it, can I get a refund?

If you have more than 20 pages of personally added pages, the value of the personally added pages in your PaperCut account can be refunded upon request. UWS will not refund any amount from the free 100 pages that are automatically loaded to your account each term. There are no exceptions to this rule.