Printing on campus doesn’t have to be a hassle. With Follow Me Printing, you can enjoy a seamless and efficient printing experience across all Ohio State University campuses. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about utilizing this convenient service, from understanding the costs to finding printer locations and setting up wireless printing from your personal devices.
Understanding Follow Me Printing
Follow me printing, also known as pull printing or secure release printing, revolutionizes the way you print documents on campus. Instead of sending your print job directly to a specific printer, you send it to a central server. Your documents are held securely in a queue until you release them at any enabled printer location. This system offers enhanced flexibility and security, ensuring your confidential documents are only printed when and where you are ready to collect them.
Benefits of Follow Me Printing
- Convenience: Print from anywhere and release your documents at any follow me printer location across campus. No more rushing to a specific lab or library to retrieve your prints.
- Enhanced Security: Your documents are securely held in the print queue until you authenticate at a printer to release them. This reduces the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information and unclaimed prints left in the tray.
- Cost-Effective: Follow me printing helps reduce paper waste by preventing accidental or unnecessary printing. You only print what you need, when you need it.
- Environmentally Friendly: By minimizing waste and promoting conscious printing habits, follow me printing contributes to a more sustainable campus environment.
Follow Me Printing Costs
Utilizing follow me printing is also budget-friendly. Here’s a breakdown of the printing costs:
| Costs Per Print | Dimensions | Print Type | Cost / Print |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5 x 11 | Black and White | $0.06 | |
| 8.5 x 11 | Color | $0.20 | |
| 11 x 17 | Black and White | $0.20 | |
| 11 x 17 | Color | $0.50 | |
| Scanned Copy | Black and White or Color | $0.01 |
These competitive rates ensure that printing remains accessible and affordable for all students and faculty. Scanning is also incredibly economical, priced at just $0.01 per scanned copy, whether in black and white or color.
Printer Locations on Campus
Follow me printers are strategically positioned for your convenience throughout all Ohio State University campuses. You can find them in easily accessible locations such as:
- Libraries: 18th Avenue Library, Architecture Library, Fine Arts Library, Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Library, Moritz College of Law Library, Music and Dance Library, Orton Memorial Library of Geology, Thompson Library, Veterinary Medicine Library, Lima Campus Library / Cook Hall, Mansfield Campus Library, Marion Campus Library, Warner Library (Newark Campus).
- Residence Halls: Baker Hall West, Baker Hall East, Jones Tower, Lawrence Tower, Lincoln Tower, Morrill Tower, Neil Avenue Residence Hall, Taylor Tower.
- Academic Buildings: Agricultural Engineering Building, Baker Systems, Bolz Hall, Caldwell Laboratory, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Chemistry Building, Dreese Hall, Enarson Classroom Building, Gerlach Hall, Hagerty Hall, Hitchcock Hall, Knowlton School of Architecture, Mason Hall, Parks Hall, Prior Health Sciences Library, Scott Laboratory, Stillman Hall, Wilce Student Health Services, Conard Hall (Mansfield Campus), Ovalwood Hall (Mansfield Campus), Riedl Hall (Mansfield Campus), Alford Center for Science and Technology (Newark Campus), Lefevre Hall (Newark Campus), Reese Center (Newark Campus), Halterman Hall (Wooster Campus), Fisher Auditorium (Wooster Campus).
This extensive network of locations ensures that a follow me printer is always within reach, no matter where you are on campus. For specific room numbers and addresses, please refer to the detailed list in the original document or the university’s interactive campus map.
Wireless Printing from Your Laptop
Printing from your personal laptop is incredibly straightforward with the provided software packages. You can easily print wirelessly from your PC or Mac by downloading the necessary software. This allows you to send print jobs from the comfort of your dorm room, apartment, or any location with campus Wi-Fi access and release them at any follow me printer when you are ready.
To print from your personal laptop:
- Find a Location: Identify a convenient follow me printer location near you.
- Download Software: Download the appropriate software package for your operating system (Windows or macOS). Software links are available on the university IT support website. For the best experience, Firefox is recommended for online interactions during the setup and printing process.
- Pick Up Your Print: Once you have sent your print job and arrived at your chosen printer, simply swipe your BuckID or use the touch screen interface to release your documents.
Requesting a Printing Refund
While follow me printing is designed for reliability, there might be instances where a refund is necessary. If you experience issues or require a refund for a print job, you can easily submit a Follow Me Printing Refund Request through the online form. The link to this form is typically available on the university’s student services or IT support pages.
Follow me printing provides a modern, secure, and user-friendly printing solution for the Ohio State University community. Embrace the convenience and efficiency of follow me printing for all your campus printing needs.
