Request a new printer

There are several types of printers that can be requested: an office copier (Multi-function printer), a networked printer, or a desktop (individual) printer.

Office Copier

The Division of IT centrally manages the Office Copier Program which provides departments with self-service, multi-functional machines that copy, print, scan, and fax. More information about the Office Copier program can be found in the Multifunctional Printer (MFP) Program Overview article.

Networked Printer

A networked printer allows departments or work groups to all access a central printer that may have functions that exceed or compliment the standard Office Copier, such as color or special paper sizes. Adding a new networked printer on campus involves several steps and multiple IT departments working in coordination. IT Support Services can assist in coordinating the necessary work.

There are several steps and requirements to introducing a new printer to campus:

  1. An active network port must either exist in the desired location or be added (network charges will apply)
  2. The printer needs to be purchased, set-up, and plugged into the network
  3. A "Static IP" will need to be assigned to the printer
  4. A Print Queue will need to be created on the Print Server "Printers"
  5. Workstations need to configured to see/use the new printer

Desktop Printer

Desktop printers are for individual use and need to be plugged directly into a user’s computer.