Printing Answers
Can I share my print quota with someone else for a project?
While you can not share your quota, you are able to transfer some of your quota from your account to another person's account.
To do this, simply log in to PaperCut, at http://it.eng.iastate.edu/print and then click on the transfer link in the left-hand navigation panel.
Please note that you may only transfer to people within the College of Engineering.
How do I print in an engineering lab?
Each engineering lab is equipped with one or more printers that are connected to your account during the logon process.
To view printers available to you on a Microsoft Windows computer, go to 'Start->Printers'.
To print from an application, simply go to File->Print.
How much can I print?
Every semester students are allotted a quota for printing. Engineering majors receive a 1500 unit quota and non-engineering users receive a 300 unit quota. A black and white laser printer consumes one unit per printed side of paper, a color laster printer consumes 10 units per printed side, and plotters consume a varying amount equal to the size of the paper (see postings near the plotter for more information).
How can I tell how much I've printed?
During the logon process a small window is displayed that shows the remaining quota available. To see your history of printing, click the link at the bottom of the window. Alternatively, you may visit the following website from anywhere to view your print quota and history:
http://it.eng.iastate.edu/print
What if I run out of quota?
The 1500 unit quota is three times the quota students received in past years. It is assumed that no user will exceed this quota. However, should you manage to consume all of this quota and require more, you will need to visit the help desk in 2240 Hoover Hall, where we will lecture you about good stewardship (seriously!) and then extend your quota upon your clear need.
I didn't use my quota, so how can I get the money?
The quota is not money, not is it an allocation. In reality, the quota is a limit to prevent users from seriously abusing the system. The quota is a privilege for printing and requires users to exercise responsibility with a very expensive resource. A good professional will always exercise good stewardship with an expensive resource and this college encourages students to consider themselves as professionals.
