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How to print

Follow these steps to print your documents.

Tips for printing

  • Save your file as a PDF.
  • Don't print pages with long file names, eg web pages.
  • Save your document onto the desktop or documents folder before sending to print. 

Submitting a print job

From a campus computer

After logging into a UTS computer you can send your document(s) to print straight from the application you are using.

For example, using Microsoft Word:

  • Click ‘Print’.
  • The default printer selected will be either a ‘BLACK’ (black and white) or a ‘COLOUR’ (colour) printer, if either is available.

General Access Computer (GAC) or Lab Computer

Screenshot of available print options from a general access or lab computer at UTS

Cloud Printing via MyPrint

 You can send printable documents directly to the UTS Print Queue via a web page.

Screenshot of cloud printing options available at UTS
  1. Navigate to myprint.uts.edu.au
  2. Log in with your student ID number and password.
  3. Click Select files
  4. Choose your document to upload, and once uploaded wait for your document to finish processing.
  5. Go to any print release station or printer with an ID card reader to release your job.
cloud printing

Step 2: Attach the document(s) you want to send to Cloud Print Queue.

Step 3: Enter your security key into the subject line if you created one, and then send the message.

Step 4: Return to the MyPrint Web Portal.

Step 5: Click the ‘Current Activity’ tab and you will see your document(s) currently in the Cloud Print Queue.

Releasing a print job

Once you have submitted your print job you can release it from the Cloud Print Queue at a Print Release Station or printer with an embedded ID card reader. 

Printer Embedded Release Station

Tap your student ID card on the card reader (if available) at the printer. Release your print job using the instructions and prompts on the screen.

card reader
release display screen on printer

 

 

Adding funds for printing

 Recharging funds via MyMonitor Web Portal

Step 1: Login to MyMonitor using your Student ID username and password. 

Step 2: Click on the Add Value button to begin adding funds to your MyPrint Account.

view statements

Step 3: Select the amount that you want to add to your account, or select ‘Other Amount’ and enter a value in the text box. (Minimum $5.00. Maximum $100.00.)

select amount

Step 4: Enter your credit card details, and click ‘Pay’.

card details

Step 5: Once you have paid, your MyPrint account will immediately be topped up and you will receive a receipt, which you can choose to print.

Recharging at a Recharge Station

An example of a UTS Student ID card recharge station

You will need a valid UTS Student ID card and your bank card. Some recharge stations allow you to use cash.

Step 1: Tap your Student ID card on the card reader to log in.

Step 2: Follow the onscreen prompts to select the amount to transfer

Step 3: PayWave or insert your bank card to complete the transaction and take your receipt.

Recharge station location

  • CB10.02.473

Need help?

If you need help with any of these steps or with your printing, please contact the Student Print Centre, the Digital Imaging Service or the IT Support Centre.