Photocopying and Printing

A Multi Functional Device (MFD) is both a printer and a photocopier
A swipe card reader that reads your ID card is attached to each MFD
This allows you to retrieve your print jobs from a queue on the server and print them on any of the polytechnic's MFDs
Instruction brochures: click here download Student or Staff brochures

Your ID card which will access any MFD on Campus - you cannot print or copy without it
Paper: you have an initial allocation of $20 which reduces when you print or photocopy
Charges: Black and white: 8c for A4 16c for A3 Colour: 20 for A4 40c for A3
To top up your paper allocation a top up machine will be available in the library for notes only so there is a $5 minimum charge
For EFTPOS top ups visit the Cashier in Customer Services

To print a page or document from your computer, select File and Print
The document will not print automatically
Go to the MFD and swipe your Student ID card over the card reader
The screen will change to your login and a list of the document/s waiting to be printed
Please be patient, it can take time for large files to be sent via the server
Select document to be printed and press the Print & Delete button at bottom left of screen
Your document will then print and will be removed from the queue
When finished, swipe your ID card to log out

To photocopy, swipe your ID card to log in
A blue screen will appear. Use the arrow key at the top right to move to the Copy screen
Next, press the green Start button
Double siding and enlarging/reducing is available
When finished, swipe your ID card to log out

For more information & help contact helpdesk@whitireia.ac.nz

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