Navigating academic life at Tarleton University requires easy access to essential services like printing, copying, faxing, and scanning. The Dick Smith Library and Rickett Library offer convenient and accessible solutions for all your document needs right on campus. Whether you need to print assignments, make copies of important documents, send a quick fax, or scan research materials, Tarleton Printing services are designed to support your academic journey.
Printing Services at Tarleton Libraries
Tarleton students benefit from a $5 printing credit each semester loaded onto their Texan Card ID, making printing on campus both convenient and cost-effective. This credit is specifically for printing services across the university. Should you require additional funds for printing, Texan Bucks can be easily added to your Texan Card. Texan Bucks can be managed through the Texan Card Office website, at the Texan Card kiosk (cash payments only) located in the main level print/copy room of the Dick Smith Library, or directly at the Texan Card office in the Tarleton Center. For visitors and guests, a print/copy card can be purchased from the Texan card kiosk as well, ensuring everyone has access to Tarleton printing services.
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Tarleton Printing Costs:
- Black & White Single-sided: $0.05 per page
- Black & White Double-sided: $0.08 per page
- Color Single-sided: $0.15 per page
- Color Double-sided: $0.18 per page
For any inquiries regarding printing services at the library, please reach out to the Library Systems department via email at [email protected] or by phone at 254-968-1955.
Printing From Your Personal Device
Tarleton printing extends to your personal devices, offering flexibility and convenience. Follow these steps to print from your laptop or phone:
- Visit My Print Center on your personal device. This service is accessible both on and off the Tarleton campus.
- Log in securely using your NTNET username and password.
- Click the “Upload” button located in the top right corner of the page and upload the document(s) you wish to print.
- Proceed to any available printer, either black & white or color based on your printing needs, and swipe your Texan Card at the card reader or manually enter your NTNET credentials.
- Select your uploaded print job and click “print” to release your document.
Important Note: Avoid selecting a printer or pressing the “Print” button during the upload process. This action will cause your job to print immediately without allowing you to choose a specific printer later.
Printing From Library Computers
Utilizing Tarleton printing services from library computers is straightforward. Here’s how:
- Open the print menu for the document you wish to print.
- Choose the printer option HQ-PRINT TO ANY RELEASE STATION for black and white prints or HQ-PRINT TO COLOR for color prints.
- A Pharos pop-up window will appear on the computer screen displaying the charges. Accept the charges to send your job to the print queue. Print jobs remain in the queue for 24 hours and can be accessed from any public printer on campus.
- Go to any printer (black & white or color, depending on your initial selection) and swipe your Texan Card or enter your NTNET credentials.
- Select your print job and press “print” to finalize.
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Copying Services
For copying needs, the Dick Smith Library provides a public access black and white copier situated in the Periodicals area on the main floor. This copier is Texan Bucks enabled for easy payment. For color copies, please visit the Circulation Desk, also located in the Dick Smith Library.
Tarleton Copying Costs:
- Black & White Copies: $0.05 per copy
- Color Copies: $0.50 per copy
Faxing Services
Fax services are available at the Circulation Desk in the Dick Smith Library. All faxing is handled by library staff to ensure secure and efficient transmission. You can both send and receive faxes at this location. If you anticipate receiving a fax, please inform the library staff in advance. Due to document security, received faxes are not held past the end of each business day.
Tarleton Faxing Costs:
- 1 to 5 pages per fax: $1.00
- Each additional page after the 5th: $0.25 per page
Please ensure all documents for faxing are single-sided. You are welcome to provide a fax coversheet, which will be included in the total page count.
Scanning Services
Standalone scanners are available free of charge for all library users at all levels of the Dick Smith Library and at the Rickett Library. Once scanned, documents can be saved to a USB drive or sent via email. While emailing is an option, for sensitive documents, saving to a USB drive is recommended as email receipt cannot be guaranteed.
Printer, Copier, and Scanner Locations
Upper Level Printing Station
Main Floor Printing Station
Lower Level Printer
Tarleton printing services at the Dick Smith Library and Rickett Library are designed to be user-friendly and cater to the diverse needs of students and guests. Take advantage of these resources to enhance your academic productivity and document management.
