The Library's printers can now print on both sides of each page, preserving both natural resources and your money. According to the EPA, paper is by far the top contributor to the municipal solid waste stream - and even though recycling rates have increased, the volume of paper waste has increased even more. By using both sides of a sheet of paper, significantly less paper will be used in printing, ultimately leading to less paper waste. Similarly, because Emerson printing is charged by the sheet, printing a 20 page article would formerly cost $1.40, but now by printing it double-sided costs merely $0.70.
Because the Library understands some student work is required to be printed on single-sided sheets, double-sided printing is not the default - you must take some steps to turn this option on. Here are instructions from IT:
Duplex Printing from a PC 1. Choose File > Print. Select the black-and-white laser printer from the Name drop-down menu.
2. Click on the Properties (or Preferences) button to the right of the printer selection list.
3. In the Properties window that appears, select the Finishing tab.
4. Underneath Document Options, check Print on both sides.
5. Click OK to return to the main print dialog, and click OK again to print once you have finished changing the rest of your settings. When you swipe your card at the print station, you will only be charged 7¢ per double-sided sheet.Duplex Printing from a Mac
1. Choose File > Print. Select the black-and-white laser from the Printer drop-down menu.
2. If necessary, click the triangle button to show additional options headed by a third drop-down menu.
3. Select Layout from this third drop-down menu.
4. Set the Two-Sided drop-down to Long-edge binding. This will set the printer to print on both sides of the sheet.
5. Click Print when you are finished changing your settings. When you swipe your card at the print station, you will only be charged 7¢ per double-sided sheet.
Ta-da! You're saving money and reducing pollution. Thanks for pitching in!
