Library Services

Tap and print

Tap ONEcard to printer

Printing FAQs

Printing FAQs:

How do I print?

  • From a library computer

    • From Word, Excel, etc., choose File, then Print
      • ​Tip: You may need to download your file first before printing.
    • Walk to any designated student printer
    • Tap your plastic ONEcard on the reader
    • Follow the instructions on screen
  • From your device (PDFS only)

How much does it cost to print?


Printers are set to double-sided printing. To print on one side only, select single-side printing at a library computer.

Single Sided Page Costs:
  8.5 x 11 8.5 x 14 11 x 17
Black & White $0.10 $0.10 $0.20
Colour $0.30 $0.30 $0.60
Double Sided Page Costs:
  8.5 x 11 8.5 x 14 11 x 17
Black & White $0.18 $0.18 $0.38
Colour $0.58 $0.58 $1.18
Plotter Costs:
  Plotter (max. width: 36")
Black & White $1.35 per linear foot
Colour $1.35 per linear foot

Printing Word files, PDFs, Powerpoints

How do I print PDFs?

Slides are saved in PDF format? You can still print them with multiple slides on one page.

  • In the PDF document, select Print.
  • Under Page sizing & handling, select multiple and specify how many pages to print on one sheet.
  • You'll see a preview on the right hand side of the page
To print multiple pdfs per page, select Multiple button and define pages per sheet.

How do I print PowerPoints with multiple slides?

Printing PowerPoint handouts with multiple slides per page can help save you money AND give you a nice area to take notes!

  • Select Print in your PowerPoint document
  • Look for the Settings area.
  • Select the area that says "Full Page Slides"
  • Change to the number of slides you'd like to print per page
To print multiple powerpoint slides per page, select Full Page Slides, then select how many slides per page.

Printing Single-sided

How do I print single sided?

In Microsoft office products, select "File" from the menu and "Print":

  • Look for "Print on both Sides" on the print menu popup
  • Use the dropdown menu to select "Print One Sided"

College printers default to double sided. You will need to change the printer settings manually each time you print.

Under Print settings, choose Print One Sided.

How do I use Webprint?

For PDF's and Word documents only. Go to https://printing.georgiancollege.ca to Webprint. To login, use your network login and password.

How do I print if I forgot to bring my plastic ONEcard?

Students can release their print jobs without their ONEcard by logging into the printer. To do this select "Username/password" from the display on the printer and enter your login information, then select the jobs you would like to print.

What if I don't have a plastic ONEcard?

Full or part-time students can request a plastic card if you don't have one.

Full or part-time students at the Barrie, Orillia and Owen Sound campuses can visit the Office of the Registrar. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. For students at the Orangeville, Midland, Muskoka and South Georgian Bay campuses, you can request your card online at GeorgianCollege.ca/ONEcard

How do I check my printing balance and transaction history?

You can either go to:

How do I load/check flex dollars on my ONEcard?

Find instructions for loading money onto your ONEcard on the Georgian ONEcard website.

How do I photocopy?

You can use copy functions at designated printers:

  • Tap your plastic ONEcard on the reader
  • Scan your copy job
  • Start printing

How do I get a printing refund?

The Library will provide refunds for:

  • Streaked or faded toner
  • Paper jams
  • Damaged paper

Show your damaged or streaked paper to library staff to discuss a refund

There are two ways to get refund.

1. See staff at the Customer Service Desk

2. Email printers@georgiancollege.ca. Refunds are provided at staff discretion.

 

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