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How to Print

Notes about UCF Libraries Printing:

  • NO free SGA printing available at UCF Libraries locations.
  • Print jobs are associated with your NID account & UCF Card account.
  • Print jobs for guests are associated with the 16 digit Copy Card number entered by user upon login.

Printing for UCF Students / Faculty / Staff:

  1. Add Knight Cash to your UCF Card (via Knight Cash Loader machines or UCF Card Web site)
  2. Log on to any UCF Library computer with your NID / NID Password.
  3. Send your print jobs to using the appropriate printer:
    • “LIB B&W” for Black & White/Grayscale
    • “LIB Color” for Color
  4. A notification bubble will appear in the tray letting you know that your job has been sent to a print release station.
    You can send multiple documents to the printer before going to the Print Station to retrieve them.
  5. Locate an appropriate Print Release Station to pay for and release your job
    • Print jobs sent to “LIB B&W” can only be released at Black & White Print Release Stations.
    • Print jobs send to “LIB Color” can only be released at Color Print Print Release Stations.
  6. Swipe your UCF Card / Copy Card through the reader at the bottom of the monitor OR enter your NID / NID Password.
  7. Tap the “Release” link next to the print job you wish to release.
  8. Retrieve your document from the printer.

 

Printing for Guests:

  1. Purchase a Copy Card ($1)
  2. Add Knight Cash to your Copy Card (via Knight Cash Loader machines or UCF Card Web site)
  3. Log on to any UCF Library computer with the guest username and daily guest password (available at LibTech or any library service desk).
  4. Enter the 16 digit number from the front of your Copy Card into the pop-up box that appears upon login
    • Select how long you wish to remember this copy card number
  5. Send your print jobs to using the appropriate printer:
    • “LIB B&W” for Black & White/Grayscale
    • “LIB Color” for Color
  6. A notification bubble will appear in the tray letting you know that your job has been sent to a print release station.
    You can send multiple documents to the printer before going to the Print Station to retrieve them.
  7. Locate an appropriate Print Release Station to pay for and release your job
    • Print jobs sent to “LIB B&W” can only be released at Black & White Print Release Stations.
    • Print jobs send to “LIB Color” can only be released at Color Print Print Release Stations.
  8. Swipe your UCF Card / Copy Card through the reader at the bottom of the monitor.
  9. Tap the “Release” link next to the print job you wish to release.
  10. Retrieve your document from the printer.

If you need assistance, please visit a service desk at any UCF Libraries location or Ask Us.

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