Pay to Print System

Instructions

How to use the ZIP Print Release Station

1. Swipe your ZipCard or Courtesy Zip card in the card reader. Make sure the magnetic stripe is facing the green LED light on the reader while swiping the card.

2. Look for your print job on the list of print requests waiting to be processed. Print jobs will be listed by UAnet ID. You may have to scroll through the entire list to locate your print job.

3. Select your print job, and then click on the Print button. Your ZipCard will be charged for all jobs you select, so only select your own print job(s). Print jobs cost $.07 per page.

4. Press <Esc> or click on the Log Off button to log out of the print release system.

5. Pick up your print job from the printer

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Problems and Solutions

1. ZipCard or guest card does not work

Magnetic stripe must face the Green Led light when swiping - swipe card again.

Card must be firmly pressed down in the reader when swiping - swipe card again.

Zip Cards may only be used by current UA faculty, staff, and students. All others must purchase and use a Courtesy Zip Card. Courtesy Zip Cards may be purchased from the Zip Card Value Transfer Station machine located at the CBA concourse (next to ATM machine) or the Bierce, Science and Law libraries.

Card must have sufficient funds available. Add funds and swipe the card again.

2. Job does not appear in print queue.

Scroll though all available print jobs.

3. Hardware problem with ZIP Print Release Station

Contact Staff

4. Printer jam, low toner, no paper, etc.

Contact Staff

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