Boston University Law: Myprint's Student Experience

Boston University's MyPrint service allows students, faculty, researchers, and staff to print from any computer on the BU campus network, or off campus if connected through the VPN. This includes printing from personal computers, which requires an initial configuration. MyPrint is available 24/7, except for standard change windows, and allows users to print to various BU printers, including those in the Print Center at Mugar Memorial Library. Each undergraduate student is allocated 100 sheets of paper per semester for black and white printing, while most graduate students receive 500 sheets. Students can release their print jobs at their convenience and are charged per sheet once their allocation is exhausted. Color printing is also available at a higher rate.

Boston University's MyPrint allows students to print from any computer on campus

Boston University's MyPrint service is a convenient way for students, faculty, researchers, and staff to print from any computer on campus. It is also possible to print from off campus if connected through the VPN. MyPrint is integrated with the Convenience Points system, allowing users to print to various BU printers located across campus, including those in the Print Center at Mugar Memorial Library.

To get started with MyPrint, users can submit their print jobs via one of two methods: either by printing via an added MyPrint queue or by uploading their file via a web browser. MyPrint supports a range of file formats, including PDF, DOC/DOCX, XLS/XLSX, PPT/PPTX, XPS, JPG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, and BMP. Once the print job has been submitted, users can release their print job at any MyPrint printer location by swiping their ID card.

MyPrint offers both black and white and color printing on 8.5" x 11" paper. Each undergraduate student is allocated 100 sheets of paper per semester for black and white printing, while most graduate students receive 500 sheets. Faculty and staff also have a 100-sheet allocation for black and white printing. Once this allocation has been used up, users will be charged per sheet via the University Convenience Points system. Black and white prints cost $0.08 per sheet, while color printing is $0.25 for single-sided and $0.40 for double-sided.

MyPrint is typically available 24/7, except during standard change windows as per IS&T's policies. Users can refer to the MyPrint website for detailed instructions on configuring their devices, submitting print jobs, and managing their printing allocations and history.

Students can also print from off campus if connected through the VPN

MyPrint is a service offered by Boston University that allows students to print from any computer connected to the BU campus network, including their own. This includes off-campus printing if connected through the BU VPN.

To print from off campus, students must first connect to the BU campus network through the VPN client. Once connected, they can submit print requests through the MyPrint system. The process is the same as printing on campus: students submit their print job via the web or by adding a MyPrint queue, then release the print job at a MyPrint printer location.

MyPrint locations are distributed throughout the BU campus, including at the Mugar Memorial Library, the College of Fine Arts, the School of Public Health, and the School of Law. Students can use the MyPrint Locations page to find the nearest printer.

When releasing a print job, students swipe their BU ID card on any MyPrint printer. They can then select the items they wish to print and will be shown any charges that may apply. Students can also view their printing history and current page allocation through the MyPrint system.

There are various MyPrint printer locations across the Charles River Campus

MyPrint is a service offered by Boston University that allows students, faculty, researchers, and staff to print from any computer on the BU campus network, or off campus if connected through the VPN. There are various MyPrint printer locations across the Charles River Campus, including:

Charles River Campus: East Campus

• 1019 Commonwealth Ave
• 575 Commonwealth Ave
• 881 Commonwealth Ave
• 665 Commonwealth Ave
• 685 Commonwealth Ave
• 725 Commonwealth Ave
• 855 Commonwealth Ave
• 871 Commonwealth Ave
• 730 Commonwealth Ave
• Fenway Campus Center
• Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies
• Medical Student Residence

Charles River Campus: West Campus

• Mugar Memorial Library
• Pardee Management Library (Questrom)
• 8 St Mary’s Street
• 635 Commonwealth Ave
• School of Hospitality
• School of Public Health – Talbot
• School of Public Health – Crosstown
• School of Theology Library
• Sciences and Engineering Library (SEL)
• Stone Science Library
• Student Village I (StuVi)
• Student Village II (StuVi 2)
• 700 Commonwealth Ave
• Wheelock College of Education
• Wheelock – Pickering Educational Resources Library (PERL)
• Yawkey Center for Student Services

MyPrint offers both black and white and colour printing on 8.5" x 11" paper. Students can submit print requests from any computer connected to the campus network, including their own. Each undergraduate student is allocated 100 black and white sheets of paper per semester, while most graduate students are allocated 500 sheets. Students can print beyond their allocations by purchasing Convenience Points.

Students can print in black and white or colour

Boston University's MyPrint service allows students to print in black and white or colour. Undergraduate students are allocated 100 sheets of paper per semester for black and white printing, while most graduate students are allocated 500 sheets. Students at the Law School can print from any of the six printers available there, four of which are in the main printing area, and two on the other side of the stairs outside of Room 335. Two of these printers can print in colour and are located in the main printing area and outside of Room 335.

Students can also print from any computer on the BU campus network, or off-campus if connected through the VPN, including their own. They can print to various Boston University printers, including those in the Print Center at Mugar Memorial Library. To print in black and white or colour, students can submit print requests via the web, limited to specific file formats such as PDF, DOC, JPG, and PNG. They can also print directly from one of the MyPrint printers by swiping their BU ID card.

Boston University charges $0.08 per sheet for black and white prints and $0.25 for single-sided colour prints or $0.40 for double-sided colour prints. Students can use Convenience Points to pay for print jobs beyond their normal semester allocation.

Students can request a refund for a bad/failed print job

Students at Boston University can request a refund for a bad or failed print job. To do so, they must follow the steps outlined on the “Recent Jobs” page on the MyPrint website. The specific instructions for requesting a refund can be found at the bottom of the MyPrint FAQ page. It's important to note that refund requests must be submitted within 24 hours of the print job.

Before issuing a refund, Boston University may ask for evidence of the issue. Therefore, students should keep the failed print job until the refund is approved. The process typically involves logging in to myprintweb.bu.edu, clicking on "Recent Print Jobs", finding the job that requires a refund, and then selecting the refund option. Students will also need to provide the refund amount requested and the reason for the request.

Students will be notified via email about the status of their refund request, including whether it has been sent, approved, declined, or if more information or proof is required. It is worth noting that Boston University Law students are allocated 1,000 sheets, at $0.08 per sheet, totaling $80.00.

There are several instances in which students may need to request a refund. For example, if a job does not complete due to a paper jam, students can request a refund for the sheets that did not print and then print the remaining pages of their document at another printer. Similarly, if a printer runs out of paper or toner, students can request a refund and then print their document at another printer. In the case of a printer error or delay, students can also request a refund and print their document elsewhere.

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