Printing in the Education Library

Printing from Library Computers

Most computer workstations in the libraries do not have their own dedicated printers. The computers are connected to the Uniprint fee-based print server.  Note that in each library there are a few computers available that connect only to the WestCat online catalog and these stations offer free printing. The Uniprint system connects the library computers to a print server.  Print cost is ten cents per page.

Once you send a print request it will be stored on the Uniprint server for up to four hours under the name you provided.  You may retrieve and purchase the prints from any Uniprint station in any WMU library. All prints must be purchased using the IKON copy card. No cash is accepted.

Printing Process in the Library

  1. Use any public computer workstation in the library to conduct your research.
  2. When you are ready to print information from your search click on the Netscape PRINT button, make any optional choices, then click OK.
  3. Next, in order to get the prints later you must provide your name, then click OK. The print job you have requested will be saved on the print server for 4 hours.
  4. Go to any UniPrint Station and insert your Copy Card. The card must have enough funding on it pay for the prints. The card reader will take a moment to read the card; note the print cost and current chip card balance at the bottom of the screen.
  5. Once you see the OK button on the Uniprint screen click OK.  Examine the list of print jobs and find the one(s) with your name on them.
  6. Use the mouse to select your item(s) and then click PRINT, then printing will begin.

Notes on Uniprint Service

  • All prints must be purchased using the IKON copy card. No cash is accepted.
  • Any print job from any Search can be sent to Uniprint server (except those terminals designated as "free prints" stations).
  • Once the print(s) job is sent to the Uniprint server, prints can be requested, completed and paid from any  UniPrint station in any WMU Library.
  • Locations of UniPrint stations:  Waldo Library one on Lower level &  one on 2nd Floor.  One each at Education & Music / Dance Libraries.
  • Print cost is ten cents per page.
  • Prints will be high quality black and white laser prints.

How to get a new copy card

If you do not have a Copy Card, they may be purchased at any Copy Card machine for $1.00. The cost of the card is $.50 and it will include a $.50 credit.

Copy Card machines are located in Waldo Library, the Education Library (Sangren Hall), and the Music and Dance Library (Dalton Center). Copy Card machines may also be used to add value to any Copy Card.

Image of Copy Card