Print Policies and Guides (3.6-1)

Summary

SVSU offers print management services to current students and employees. This article contains information on where and how to print on campus, as well as policies and procedures on your printing account.

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Overview

SVSU offers print management services to current students and employees, you can charge to your student account or by Department. Staff and Faculty are set to automatically charge back to a central print account.  Print management allows you to monitor your usage of print services and your print balance it provides secure access to print jobs throughout our campus. If you want to print from your personal device you can do that with Web Print. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: All handouts can be found in the Attachments section (right side of your screen).
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Logging into your Print Account

Print Locations

Frequently Asked Questions


Log into your Print Account

There are a couple of ways that you can manage your print account, you can log in using a web browser from any computer or manage your print account right from your computer within the system tray (bottom-right) of your Windows computer.

Sign into your Print Account in a web browser

To view and manage your print account and services, you will need to log in to your print account with your SVSU username and password. 

  1. Using a web browser visit vprint.svsu.edu
  2. Type in your SVSU username and password
  3. Click Log in.

Print Account Dashboard in a web browser

Once logged into your account in a web browser, a Summary of your printing activity is shown by default. The left menu has links to various functions to manage your print account.

Print Management - Summary

IMPORTANT NOTE: A pin number is needed on printers with card readers. If you forget your pin number, Click Change Details, type in your New PIN then type it again in Verify new PIN then click Change PIN to save it to your print account.

Printing FAQs for Employees

Can I access my print account on my computer instead of logging into a web browser? 

Yes, in the system tray of your Windows computer, right click the Papercut icon, then choose Details to access your account. 

How do I print or copy on behalf of others?

Before you can print or copy on behalf of another user, you will need the individual to provide their PaperCut ID and PIN number, view our guide: Print or Copy on Behalf of Others

Office Printer Requests

There are costs involved and a process to follow to order an individual office printer, you must have an available network port in the office.

  1. MPS Consolidated/Centralized Kyocera Multifunction Device (MFD) – preferred choice.
    • Prints in color or black only

  2. MPS Black & White Kyocera Laser printer - (preferred)

    • Centralized MFD: Color or B&W
    • Individual B&W Printer:
      • Upfront: $360
      • Installation: $250.00 – $300.00 (if a network port installation is needed.)

  3. How do I Request an Individual Office Printer?

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Article ID: 86855
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