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There are a variety of print and copy services on campus.  You can do it yourself or visit the Copy Center for premium services.

There are three types of printing services on campus: full-service, self-service, and free bring-your-own-paper (BYOP).

Full-service printing in the Copy Center

The Copy Center is located in MAT 053 in the alley behind the Harmon building.  Pay for full-service copying using cash, debit, or credit card.  Husky Cards are not accepted.

Color printing is available only at this location. Learn more about the Copy Center's wide variety of printing services.

Self-service printing with your Husky Card

Self-service, black-and-white printing is available at the following locations:

  • Cherry Parkes 005 lab
  • Walsh Gardner 108 lab
  • Library

Costs

Single-sided prints are $0.12 per page; double-sided prints are $0.23 per page. Pay with either a Husky Card or Dawg-Prints Card.

Husky Card

There is no minimum amount required to open a Husky Card account.

Dawg-Prints Card

For patrons without a Husky Card, a Dawg Prints Card may be purchased from a card dispenser (cash only) in the UW Tacoma Library. A minimum of $1.00 is charged for the first Dawg-Prints Card ($0.20 for the card and $0.80 credit for printing).

Free B-Y-O-P printing stations

Free, bring-your-own-paper (BYOP), black-and-white, laser printers connected to PCs are located in the following areas:

  • Dougan 1st floor atrium (2)
  • Mattress Factory oUWTpost (2)
  • BB Hallway (2)
  • WCG 1st floor atrium (3)
  • Joy Building 1st floor (1)
  • Joy Building 2nd floor (1)

You must bring your own paper and have a campus network login. The BYOP printing stations do not have access to print electronic course reserves (e-reserves). These stations, including toner cartridges, are funded by your student technology fees.

Need to buy paper?

Laser printer paper may be purchased in the West Coast Grocery Convenience Store (WCG 105) and the Copy Center (MAT 053). Please do not use spiral notebook paper or three-hole paper in the printers. Anything other than laser printer paper will cause printer problems that could prevent you from getting that term paper turned in on time.

Reporting problems with free print stations

If there is a problem with one of the free printing stations, please send an IT help request or call the HelpDesk at 253-692-HELP (4357).

Office and departmental printers

Printer requests

Requests for new printers must be approved and submitted by your department administrator.

Printer problems or repair

If you are experiencing a problem with a desktop or network printer on campus, please send an email to tachelp@uw.edu. Please include the printer location and details about the problem.

Full-service printing in the Copy Center

The Copy Center is located in MAT 053 in the alley behind the Harmon building.  Pay for full-service copying using budget code, cash, debit, or credit card.  Husky Cards are not accepted.

Learn more about the Copy Center's wide variety of printing services.