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Lerner Business Computing Site Q&A's |
| Q: |
Where is there a color printer? How much does it cost? |
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If you have created and/or saved your document or file on CD-R,
CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, floppy, or portable USB drive, you can use Adobe
Acrobat Pro in one of the computers in the first row of the Smith Hall
site to change the document to a .PDF. Resave the document and then ask
at the Microforms & Copy Services desk for help in printing a color
document from the color scanner/copier (staff will need to disable the
security before you can print). The print costs $1.00/page. There are
color printers located in the Smith Hall and Recitation Hall computing
sites.
Visit the computing hall websites for current pricing at the
following links:
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| Q: |
Why is the university charging for printing? |
| A: |
In an attempt to reduce the paper waste at computing sites, IT/User
Services implemented the PrintLess Program to inform the University
Community about paper conservation. Part of this program was the
implementation of a pay-to-print system to help offset the costs of
consumables in the computing sites. Students are given a "free
allocation" of 100 single-sided prints per six-month period. Once that
allocation is exhausted, then students are required to pay for
additional prints. Faculty and Staff are not given a free allocation.
For additional information, see the
PrintLess program's web site. |
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| Q: |
How much does it cost to print? |
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Currently, IT/User Services has the cost set at 5¢ per page for
single-sided (simplex) prints and 4¢ per side for double-sided (duplex)
prints. |
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| Q: |
How do students pay for prints? |
| A: |
Payment for prints at the Lerner Business Computing site can be made
either with a UD#1/FLEX card. Students are given 100 free single-sided
prints every six months, so students should be sure to use the UD#1/FLEX
card payment method first. Money can be added to a FLEX card using one
of the value transfer stations located throughout campus. |
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| Q: |
What software is available in the lab? |
| A: |
The Lerner Business Computing Site has a wide variety of software
packages installed. Among the most popular are the following:
- Microsoft Office XP Professional
- Internet Explorer & Mozilla
- Adobe Acrobat
- SPSS and EViews
For a complete list of available software, see the Lerner Business
Computing site's software list.
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| Q: |
Can I make a reservation for a computer? |
| A: |
No, the Lerner Business Computing site does not take individual
reservations for computers. However, faculty and staff may reserve rooms
022, 026, and 028 for hands-on computer-related instruction (but not as
a regular meeting place for a class). To make a lab reservation, contact
the Lab Coordinator by calling the office at 831-6483. For complete
details on making lab reservations, including the reservation request
procedures, please see our Reservation
Guidelines and Policies page. |
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| Q: |
What types of media can be used in the lab? |
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The computers in the Lerner Business Computing Site have many
options available for saving your documents and files. Users are
encouraged to purchase USB flash drives (small memory-based storage
devices) that can hold large amounts of data in a small space. Flash
drives can be used on all the computers in the our site. Each computer
has a floppy, CD-ReWriteable, DVD, and 250MB Zip drives. |
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| Q: |
Can students use their own paper/transparencies/envelopes in the
printers? |
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No, "This is a university-wide policy." |
