Use Computers and Printers

Computers

Both campus locations provide computers, printers, and Wi-Fi for public and student use.

Chester

• 28 PC stations, all with CD burners, networked and available for use. Current library card required.
• Windows 7 and Office 2010
• Laser printers. Color and black and white available
• Flatbed scan station

Note: Chester library has a limited number of computer stations in its temporary location. Additional rules on computer access may apply. Check with a Chester staff member for details.

Midlothian

• 110 desktop computer stations, all with CD burners, networked and available for use with no signup
• Windows 7 and Office 2007
• Laser printers. Color and black and white available
• Two flatbed scan stations

Laptops

Laptops available for checkout at the Midlothian Campus Library.

• Current students
• Current library card
• INSIDE Midlothian Library
• 4 hour checkout
• Student is responsible for entire cost of laptop if stolen or damaged. This may be over $1000.
• Files saved will be erased when laptop is shut down.

Questions? Contact the Midlothian Campus Library 804-594-1520 or ask at the iDesk.

Printing

The library provides access to laser printers from each computer. Each library also has a public copy machine. The college has a low-cost pay-to-print system.

Overview

• Bring two $1.00 bills to purchase card ($1.00) and to add a minimum value of $1.00 on the card.
• Black and white laser prints from any computer in the library or CLC Lab.
• B&W, color, and two-sided copies from the copy machine.
• Per-page rates starting at $0.05.
• Includes the computers and copy machines in the Chester and Midlothian Libraries, plus Chester’s CLC Lab.

Getting Started

• Bring two $1.00 bills
• Purchase a print card from the Equitrac Pay Station vending machine located inside the library. The card itself costs $1.00. This fee gives you the card only.
• Add printing value to your card in increments of $1.00 or $5.00 using the Equitrac Pay Stations. The machines will not accept coins or bills larger than $5.00, and no change will be given.
• Keep your card! You can reload it with printing value.

Costs

Black and white printing from computers and copier	$0.05
Black and white duplex (two-sided) printing from computers	$0.10
Black and white duplex copies from the copier	$0.10
Color copies from the copier	$0.20
Color duplex copies from the copier	$0.40

Printing FAQs
Why do I have to pay for printing?

• Recoup some of the cost of printers, toners, maintenance and paper.
• Reduce waste; encourage students to print only what they need.
• Fairness. Students that use the service pay for it, rather than charging all students whether they use it or not.

I don’t want to pay to print - what are my alternatives?

• Save your work to a flash drive.
• Email your work to yourself.
• Write it down! Sometimes a few notes are all you need.

How can I save money while using the printers?

• Print carefully. Use Print Preview to check documents and sites before sending.
• Print Multiple. PowerPoint can be printed multiple slides per page. Staff members are happy to show you how.
• Print only what you need. Do I really need this? Can I use this in another form…or can I print just part of it?

Do I have to pay for copies I don’t want or don’t like?

• The college cannot give refunds for printer malfunctions or unintended copies.
• Print carefully.

I don’t have any cash/only a $20/only a $50. How can I print?

• Be prepared! The vending machine only accepts $1 and $5.
• Students may get change from the Business Office during regular business hours. Library staff cannot make change.
• No credit or debit cards.
• Financial aid funds cannot be applied to print cards.

What’s the Release Key?

• Whatever you want it to be! The Release Key is your password used to print your jobs.
• Try using your MyTyler username or your first name.
• If you use the same Release Key for multiple print jobs, you can print them all at one time.

I can’t find my print job, and I sent it twice!

• Resend the job with a shorter password.
• Midlothian has multiple printers. Try selecting the printer for the section where you are sitting.
• Make sure you authorize the cost by clicking “accept” after inputting your release key. Not doing this can stall the printer.
• Grab a staff member! We are happy to help.

Confused? Library staff are happy to walk you through the printing process.