Computer Labs & Printing

How To Print

• Printing from a Personal Computer/Laptop
  1. Log in to Papercut and install the printer on your device.
  2. Send your file to your desired printer location.
  3. Once at the printer, tap your R'Card.
  4. Select Print Release and then choose your job. 
  5. Tap the arrow to the right of your job's name to modify print settings, such as the number of copies. 
  6. Tap Print.

  Printing from a Chromebook

  1. Log in to Papercut.
  2. Select Web Print.
  3. Click Submit a Job.
  4. Select Upload Documents.
  5. Upload the file(s) you want to print.
  6. Click Upload & Complete.
  7. Once at the printer, tap your R'Card.
  8. Select Print Release and then choose your job. 
  9. Tap the arrow to the right of your job's name to modify print settings, such as the number of copies. 
  10. Tap Print.

  Note: Computer lab workstations already have printers installed. If you are printing from a computer lab device, skip Step 1. If you cannot log in to PaperCut, try changing your NetID password.

• Printing from a Phone
  1. Log in to Papercut, and install the printer on your device.
  2. Send your file to your desired printer location.
     1. Android: Tap the down arrow (at the top of the print preview) to modify print settings.
     2. iOS: On the Printer Options page, tap Options to modify print settings.
  3. Once at the printer, tap your R'Card.
  4. Select Print Release and then choose your job. 
  5. Tap the arrow to the right of your job's name to modify print settings, such as the number of copies. 
  6. Tap Print.

  If you cannot log in to PaperCut, try changing your NetID password.

• Scanning from a Printer
  1. Place your document(s) on the glass bed or in the document feeder tray.
  2. Tap your R'Card on the printer to log in.
  3. Choose Scan.
  4. Follow the on-screen prompts to select your scan destination (e.g., email, Google Drive, etc.) and file type (image or document).
  5. Tap Change Settings for additional options, such as file format.
  6. Tap Scan.

  Note: Google Drive will send you an authorization email the first time you try to scan documents in. You must follow the prompts in the email to complete your scan.

Residential Printing FAQs

• How do I log into Papercut?
  1. Visit the Papercut website.
  2. Log in using your UCR NetID and password.
  3. Authenticate your session.

  Note: If you cannot log in to PaperCut, try changing your NetID password. For additional assistance, contact Residential Technology at (951) 827-6546 or restech@ucr.edu.

• Where are residential printers located?

  Residential Technology operates seven computer labs with printers.

  Building	Number of Printers	Printer Locations	Black & White	Color	Letter-Sized (8.5x11")	Tabloid-Sized (11x17")	Double-Sided (Duplex)	Copy/Scan Capabilities
  Aberdeen-Inverness	2	B West (across from the conference room)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
  Dundee	1	B (near the pool tables & computer lab)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
  Glen Mor	2	J319 (near the conference room)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
  Lothian	2	G, 2nd Floor (across from the conference rooms)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
  Pentland Hills	1	G (near the dance studio & pool table)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
  The Plaza	1	C1, Ground Floor (near the study rooms)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

• What do I do if a printer isn't working?

  Residential Technology routinely services residential printers. If, however, you notice a printer is jammed or out of toner, check the printer's display to see if you can resolve the error message yourself. If you are still unable to print, email or call Residential Technology for support.

• What is a print quota?

  A print quota is a set of funds that residents can use to pay for their printing needs. Each resident who has a computer lab in their community (Aberdeen-Inverness, Dundee, Glen Mor, Lothian, Pentland Hills and The Plaza) is given a $12 print quota each year. This amounts to 400 pages of single-sided printing or 300 pages of double-sided printing.

  Residents can purchase additional print quota in $1 increments by emailing Residential Technology. Any unused print quota will be forfeited at the end of the academic year.

• How much does it cost to print?

  (1) Single-Sided Page = 3 cents
  (1) Double-Sided Page = 4 cents

  Every resident who has a computer lab in their community (Aberdeen-Inverness, Dundee, Glen Mor, Lothian, Pentland Hills and The Plaza) is given a $12 print quota each year. This amounts to 400 pages of single-sided printing or 300 pages of double-sided printing.

  Residents can purchase additional print quota in $1 increments by emailing Residential Technology. Any unused print quota will be forfeited at the end of the academic year.

• Can I add funds to my print quota?

  Yes! Residents can purchase additional print quota in $1 increments by emailing Residential Technology. Any unused print quota will be forfeited at the end of the academic year.

• Can I use my print quota with campus copiers?

  No. Your print quota will only work in residential computer labs. Any unused quota will be forfeited at the end of the academic year.

• Why doesn't my print job appear in the queue?

  Check your computer to ensure you selected the correct printer, and allow up to two minutes for your job to appear in the machine's queue. If you are still having issues, contact Residential Technology at (951) 827-6546 or restech@ucr.edu.

Computer Lab FAQs

• What are the computer lab hours?

  Computer labs are open 24/7 to residents, except during holiday breaks, when certain labs may be closed.

• Where are residential computer labs located?

  Residential Technology operates seven computer labs with printers.

  Building	Number of Computers	Computer Lab Locations
  Aberdeen-Inverness	3	B West (across from the conference room)
  Dundee	5	A & B (near the pool tables)
  Glen Mor	3	J319 (near the conference room)
  Lothian	3	G, 2nd Floor (across from the conference rooms)
  Pentland Hills	3	A (near the Student Housing Academic Resource Center)
  The Plaza	2	C1, Ground Floor (near the study rooms)

• Can I use my own device in the computer lab?

  Yes! We have study carousels set up in our computer labs so that students who prefer to work off their own device can do so. Carousels operate on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved.