Library Printing for Windows
The new print system in the USC Libraries is designed to increase the
flexibility available to USC Libraries' users in choosing where their output is picked up. The software is loaded
on all Leavey Library Information Commons computers, as well as all USC Library Kiosk computers. The locations of
the print enabled Xerox devices can be found here.
Print output is available in 8.5 x 11 only. The print system's default color job type is mixed. It assesses each job's color pages and black & white
pages and charges accordingly (e.g. if you print out a report with a single color image on one page, you will be charged for one color page,
while all the other pages will be charged at the black and white rate). Information about job costs can be found here.
How to Print
Once you have a document to print out, and you have selected the appropriate Print function from your application, you will be presented with the
following screen. You should choose LIBRARYPRINTING from the "Name" drop menu.
Select Ok, and you will be presented with a job identification screen
Here you will need to input your USC ID (printed on the front of your USCard) exactly. If you are using a USC Libraries
print/copy card, use the ID number for the card printed on the front. It is very important that you enter either your USC ID or your copy card ID
accurately as this is what will identify your print job at the printer.
Next, you can give your job a name, which is optional. Once you have done this, click Ok.
Finally, you will be presented a Job Acceptance screen. The Job Acceptance screen will itemize the number of pages in your job with a breakdown by color and black and white,
and will display the total cost of your job. Once you click Yes your job will be sent to the print server. If you click No then your job will be cancelled. If the Job Acceptance screen times out then your print job will also be cancelled.
Please make sure that you have adequate funds on your USCard or Print/Copy Card to cover the cost of your print job. The Job Acceptance window is an opportunity
to ensure that you do.
Changing Properties or Features of Your Print Job
If you need to manipulate any of your print jobs settings, this is accessed by clicking on the Properties button on the initial Print Dialog Box. Some of the more frequently used options are outlined here, however there are numerous others accessible from the print preferences window.
When you click on Properties you will see
How to print a duplex job (2-sided)
How to force a job to Black & White only
How to print a job in landscape.
How to print multiple pages on one sheet
How to adjust image quality
How to reduce or enlarge the print.
How to remove margins
For the Print versions of this page, click HERE.