Printing

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You can print from various lab computers, such as in Torgersen Hall and the Math Emporium. The Torgersen printers, along with others, can be accessed remotely, with payment through Hokie Passport. The URL for them is http://128.173.42.228/uniprint. Newman Library also offers printing, payable in Hokie Passport only. The Architecture Library offers free printing, but they ask that you bring your own paper for more than 10 pages worth. For nearly all printers, the cost is $0.10/page for black and white and $0.75/page for color.


Newman Library Public Printing

Newman Library has a Pharos public printing system that allows users to print using Hokie Passport funds. Drivers for Windows and OS X users are available on the library's website.

Linux users can print using their local CUPS server by using these settings:

  • Network URL: lpd://id_num@pharos.lib.vt.edu/Newman_Print_Q (replace id_num with your 9-digit student ID number)
  • Printer type: Canon imageRunner ADVANCE C5045/C5051
  • PPD file: Either of these should work: [1] or [2]
  • Be sure to change the default paper size from A4 to letter, and set the color mode to black & white. Optionally, you can enable duplexing.