ODU Print: Your Guide to Campus Printing at Old Dominion University

Printing documents on campus at Old Dominion University is a straightforward process, offering several convenient options to suit your needs. Whether you’re looking to print from your ODU email, a lab computer, or your personal device, this guide will walk you through each method step-by-step. Learn how to efficiently use Odu Print services and manage your printing account.

Printing via Email (Mobile Print)

Mobile printing is perhaps the easiest way to utilize ODU’s printing services. It allows you to send documents directly from your ODU email address to a campus printer. Here’s how:

1. Email Your Document: From your official ODU email account, attach the document you wish to print to an email. Send your email to one of the following addresses based on your printing needs:

   • Black and White Printing: [email protected]
   • Color Printing: [email protected]

   Note: Each attachment sent will be treated as a separate print job. Be mindful that if your email includes a signature, the email message itself might print as an extra page.

2. Visit a Campus Printer: Within 24 hours of sending your email, go to any available campus printer.

3. Authenticate at the Printer: Swipe or tap your ODU ID card or Mobile ID at the printer’s card reader to log in.

4. Access Your Print Job: On the printer interface, touch the print icon. You will see a list of your print jobs. Select the name of the job you wish to print and press Print or Print All if you have multiple jobs.

5. Log Out: After you’re finished printing, remember to click the Access button to securely log out of the printer.

Printing from a Lab Computer

Printing directly from a lab computer on campus is another common method. Follow these steps to print your documents:

1. Initiate Print from Application: Open the document you want to print in your chosen software application and select Print from the File menu or toolbar.
2. Choose MonarchPrint: In the print dialog box that appears, select MonarchPrint as your printer. Adjust any print settings as needed (like number of copies, page range, etc.), and then click Print.
3. Enter Your Credentials: A Pharos dialog box will pop up, prompting you to enter your MIDAS ID and password. You will also be asked to name your print job at this stage – choose a name that helps you easily identify your document at the printer.
4. Go to a Campus Printer: Within 24 hours, proceed to any campus printer location.
5. Authenticate and Print: Swipe or tap your ODU ID card or Mobile ID at the card reader. Touch the print icon on the printer’s screen, select your print job name from the list, and press Print (or Print All).
6. Logout: Don’t forget to click the Access button when you are done to log out.

Printing from Your Personal Device on Campus Wi-Fi

For those who prefer to print directly from their personal laptops or devices while on campus, ODU offers a straightforward method. The easiest approach is using the mobile print option described above. However, if you prefer using the traditional “File > Print” option, here’s how:

1. Install the MonarchPrint Driver: You’ll need to download and install the MonarchPrint driver specific to your operating system.

   • For Mac: MonarchPrint Driver for Mac
   • For PC: MonarchPrint Driver for PC

   Important: You will be required to log in with your MIDAS ID and password to download the driver.

2. Select Print Option: In your software application, click Print from the toolbar or File menu, as you normally would.

3. Choose MonarchPrint Printer: From the printer selection list, choose MonarchPrint.

4. Visit Campus Printer & Print: Proceed to any campus printer within 24 hours. Swipe your ODU ID or Mobile ID, select your print job from the print queue by touching the print icon, and press Print (or Print All).

5. Logout: Ensure you click the Access button to log out after printing.

Network Requirement: To use this method, ensure your personal device is connected to an ODU network – either MonarchODU, eduroam, or the campus VPN. The VPN is only necessary if you are off-campus and trying to print; it’s not needed when you are connected to the on-campus Wi-Fi networks for MonarchPrint.

Understanding Printing Costs and Payment

Each semester, ODU students receive an initial printing credit of $1.25 in their Pharos print accounts. Once this initial credit is used, any further printing charges are conveniently deducted from your Monarch Plus account.

To add funds to your Monarch Plus account, you can:

• Online: Visit the University Card Center website.
• In Person: Go to the University Card Center located in 1120 Monarch Hall.

For students at the Virginia House of Delegates (VHS), you can use printers at either ODU or EVMC. Printing costs will be deducted from your student printing account regardless of the location.

Here’s a breakdown of the printing costs:

• Black & White: $0.05 per sheet
• Color: $0.50 per sheet

When you send a print job to an ODU printer, a confirmation window will display your current balance. This balance reflects the combined total of funds in your Pharos account and your Monarch Plus account. Remember that your Monarch Plus account is linked to your ODU ID and can be used for various campus services beyond just printing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This section addresses common questions students have about ODU Print services.

Q: How do I check my ODU print balance?
A: When you log in to the printer with your ODU ID and access your print jobs, your current balance will be displayed on the printer screen before you confirm printing.

Q: What happens if I don’t print my job within 24 hours?
A: Print jobs are held in the system for 24 hours. If you do not release your print job within this time frame, it will be automatically deleted from the queue, and you will need to resubmit it.

Q: Can I print double-sided (duplex printing)?
A: Yes, when you send your print job, either from a lab computer or using the print driver on your personal device, you should be able to select double-sided printing options in the print settings before sending the job to MonarchPrint.

Q: Who should I contact if I have issues with ODU Print?
A: For any issues or further assistance with ODU Print, you can contact the ODU ITS Help Desk. They can provide support and troubleshoot any printing related problems you may encounter.

Q: Can visitors print on campus?
A: ODU Print services are primarily for students, faculty, and staff with ODU IDs or Mobile IDs. Visitors typically cannot use these services directly unless they are sponsored or have a temporary printing account provided by a department.

This comprehensive guide should help you navigate the ODU Print system effectively. Whether you choose to print via email, lab computers, or your personal devices, ODU provides flexible options to meet your academic printing needs.