Lab Printing Information
Important update for Fall 2011: The 2011-2012 academic year's print allocation is effective August 15. Every year, students and other lab users will receive a lab print allocation to print in any Student Technology Center labs and selected departmental lab locations. The print allocation is good for the next twelve months (through August 2012).
Full-time students received a partial allocation of $50 on August 15. All students still in full-time status on September 26 were upgraded to the full $75 allocation.
Lab Printing - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the value of my annual print allocation?
Your annual print allocation depends on your registration status:
- Full-time undergraduate students - $75 in print allocation
- Part-time undergraduate students - $50 in print allocation
- Graduate students - $150 in print allocation
- Faculty and staff - $75 in print allocation
If you belong to more than one category, you will receive the annual allocation for the category with the highest number of pages.
The annual allocation is for one year only. The unused portion will not roll over into the next year's allocation.
Where can I use my print allocation?
You may use your print allocation for black and white laser printers in any Student Technology Center on the main campus or South Campus. There are selected departmental labs where you may use your allocation.
Does two-sided printing count as two pages?
Yes. Two sided printing is counted as two pages since the cost of toner is a much greater expense than the cost of paper in lab printing.
How can I check how much free printing I have remaining?
The lab print release station shows how many dollars are remaining on your allocation each time you print. You may also find your balance by logging in to the WKU Portal and viewing the Lab Printing module (on Student Academics tab or Employee tab).
What if I want to print more pages than my allocation?
You have two options to pay for additional printing: Use Big Red Dollars or Personal Print Value at a kiosk in the MMTH lab. The kiosk accepts only bills. Personal Print Value purchases may be used only for lab printing; purchases are non-refundable, non-transferrable, and do not expire until the associated ID card becomes invalid.
What are the policies for the use of the annual lab print allocation?
The annual lab print allocation are provided for academic course-related printing only.
What if I want to print for a campus organization or a WKU department?
Your organization or department may purchase WKU Print Cards from the WKU Store. These cards are available at the registers at a cost of $5.00 each with $5.00 of Personal Print Value. Departments or organizations with WKU budgets may purchase Personal Print Value in any amount from Academic Technology.
How can I reduce my lab printing?
We have compiled some tips for reducing lab printing.
Why has WKU decided to take this step to put limits on free lab printing?
WKU’s goal is to reduce wasteful and abusive use of lab printers. Lab printing is an sustainability and resource issue. Print allocations are given to allow academic-related printing while curbing inappropriate printing in excessive and abusive quantities.
Other questions?
Contact John Bowers, Director of Academic Technology.
Related links:
- To find your balance of print allocation, log in to the WKU Portal and view the Lab Printing module (on Student Academics tab or Employee tab).
- Personal Print Value Request Form (WKU departmental budget required)
- Tips for reducing lab printing.
