Available to: Students, Faculty, Researchers, Staff
Cost: See cost details below.
Need to print documents on campus? Bu Web Print offers a seamless solution for printing from anywhere on the Boston University network, or even remotely via VPN. Whether you’re working from your dorm room, a campus lab, or even off-campus, Web Print connects you to convenient printing locations across BU.
Benefits of BU Web Print
Embrace the ease of printing at Boston University with Web Print. This service is designed for your convenience, allowing you to:
- Print from Anywhere: Submit print jobs from any computer connected to the BU network, including your personal devices on campus Wi-Fi or when connected through the BU VPN.
- Campus-Wide Accessibility: Print to a wide network of printers strategically located around campus. Find a convenient location that suits your schedule and needs.
- On-Demand Printing: No more rushing to the printer! Release your print jobs only when you are physically present at your chosen printer, ensuring document security and reducing paper waste.
- Cost Transparency: Always know the printing costs upfront. Preview the charges before you finalize your print job, helping you manage your printing budget effectively.
- Convenience Point Integration: Easily manage printing costs beyond your allocated print quota using Convenience Points.
Key Features of Web Print
BU Web Print is packed with features to streamline your printing experience:
- Universal Access: Accessible from any computer on the BU campus network or through the BU VPN for off-campus printing.
- Account Management: Easily monitor your print quota, manage pending print jobs, and review your complete print history through the user-friendly web interface.
- Convenience Point System: Seamlessly integrated with BU’s Convenience Points payment system for managing print costs beyond your initial allocation.
- Extensive Printer Network: Benefit from a wide array of conveniently located printers across Boston University’s campuses.
- Simple Setup: Configuring your devices for Web Print is straightforward, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
- Versatile Printing Options: Supports both black and white and color printing on standard 8.5″ x 11″ paper.
- Web-Based Submission: Submit print jobs directly through the web portal, supporting a variety of file formats including PDF, DOC/DOCX, XLS/XLSX, PPT/PPTX, XPS, JPG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, and BMP.
- Secure Release: Simply swipe your BU ID card at any Web Print enabled printer to securely release your documents.
Service Availability
You can expect BU Web Print to be available around the clock, 24/7, with the exception of scheduled maintenance windows. For details on planned interruptions, please refer to IS&T’s standard policies and procedures.
What You Need to Get Started
To utilize BU Web Print, keep the following requirements in mind:
- Initial Configuration: For printing from your personal laptop or desktop, a one-time configuration process is required.
- VPN for Off-Campus Printing: If printing from off-campus, ensure you are connected to the BU network using the VPN client.
- Convenience Points for Additional Printing: For printing needs exceeding your semester allocation, you will need to utilize Convenience Points to cover the costs.
Printing Costs
Cost details for Web Print are available on the designated cost information page.
Getting Started with Web Print
Ready to start using BU Web Print? Follow the simple configuration guide to set up your devices and begin printing conveniently across campus. Enjoy the flexibility and efficiency of Web Print for all your Boston University printing needs.
