How to Print To Campus Printers
All printers offer black and white, letter-size (8.5 x 11), and double-sided (duplex) printing. Scanning, copying, color and 11 x 17 printing are available at select locations.
Check your print quota balance and transaction history in the Campus Printing Web Portal.
Print from your Computer
Step 1: Install the Printer
Install the printer on your device. Printers are already installed in computer labs and Virtual Andrew.
- If you haven't done so, uninstall old Andrew printers.
- For information on printing from a Linux machine, visit Print from Linux.
Step 2: Print
Print to a campus printer from a computer lab, Virtual Andrew or your personal computer.
- In the print dialog box, select the printer CampusPrinting.
- Note: To print in color, select the CampusPrinting printer, then release the job at a color printer.
- Click Print.
- If prompted, enter your Andrew password.
Note for Mac/iOS: Replace the default userID with your Andrew userID.
Step 3: Release Your Print Job
- At the printer, tap your CMU ID or Plaid Cash card.
- Select Print Release.
- Select the job you would like to print.
- (Optional) Tap the arrow (>) to the right of the print job to modify your print settings, including:
- Cost of your job
- Number of copies
- Tap Print.
Print from your Phone
Android
- Install the printer and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up.
- Print your document and select the printer CampusPrinting.
- (Optional) Tap the down arrow (top) on the print preview screen to modify your print settings, including:
- Number of copies
- Single or double-sided
- Tap the printer icon (right).
- When prompted, enter your Andrew userID and password, then tap Print.
iOS
- Install the printer and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up.
- Print your document and select the printer CampusPrinting.
- When prompted, enter your Andrew userID and password.
- (Optional) On the Printer Options page, tap Options to modify your print settings, including:
- Number of copies
- Single or double-sided
- Tap Print (top right) to finish printing.
Scan from a Campus Printer
Step 1: Set up your Scan
- Place your document(s) on the glass bed or in the document feeder tray.
- Tap your CMU ID card on the printer to log in.
- Tap Scan.
Tip: You can scan images to TIFF files from campus printers, preserving high-quality, lossless images ideal for printing and editing. After scanning your image to email, Box, or Google Drive, tap Change settings to modify the file type.
Step 2: Select Scan Destination
- Follow the on-screen prompts to select your destination (email, Box, or Google Drive) and file type (document or image).
- Tap Change settings for additional options, including alternative file formats. Available file formats include:
- Images – JPG (default) and TIFF for images
- PDF (default) and DOCX for documents
Note: If you're scanning to Box or Google Drive for the first time, you will receive an email requesting a one-time authorization to allow the print queue to send scans to your account. Follow the prompts in the email to complete the authorization.