Pay for Print

Basic Facts About Pay-For-Print

• Cost is $0.07 per page.
• The printers operate by using a copy card, which may be purchased from the Vendacard located in front of Print Services (Room 134, 1st floor of Library). You may also use your GMU ID card, but please note that some ID cards tend to jam in the printer card readers.
• Internet Explorer is recommended for use with the Pay For Print system. Netscape may print blank pages.
• Pay-for-Print printers are located on the Law Library in Labs 342, 350, and in the Microforms Room (136) on the first floor of the library.
• For problems with printers, see DoIT lab assistant in Lab 350 or call DoIT at 993-8226.
• For refunds or problems with copy cards, contact Print Services, Room 134 (1st floor of Library) or call 993-8141.
• For concerns or comments about the system, send e-mail to payforprint@gmu.edu.
• Pay-For-Print Laptop Installation Instructions for Windows - See Computing staff in Room 362 of the Library to obtain a copy

Step-By-Step Instructions

• At the Computer:
  1. When you are ready to print a document, click File and select Print.
  2. Select print options and click OK.
  3. Give a name to your print job (your name or something else that you will remember), Click NEXT.
  4. OPTIONAL - Enter password. If a password is entered, your document cannot be printed until password is re-entered at the print station, Click OK.
• At the Print Station:
  5. Click Release Print Job.
  6. Insert Copy Card into the card reader.
  7. Click on the name of the job that you want to print.
  8. Notice the number of pages, cost, and your Cash Card balance.
  9. Click Print or Delete. (If you have entered a password for your print job, you will be prompted to reenter it now. Reenter the password and click OK.
  10. Remove your Cash Card completely from the reader, this will release your print job.