How Do I Print in the Library?
Print Account
Your print account is created when you enroll in classes at Taft College. You can print from any of the printers on campus using your A#. If you are unable to print, please come to the Library's Circulation Desk for assistance.
Cost
The cost of black and white printing is $0.10 per side. The cost to print on both sides is $0.20.
The cost of color printing is $0.35 per side. The cost to print on both sides in color is $0.70.
Add Money to Your Account
To add money to your print account, use the Pay Station located in the Library (See instructions on Add $ to my printing account).
Prepare to Print
If you are using a computer in the library, save the document to your cloud account or to a USB drive. If your document is in your cloud account or on a USB drive, open the document. Follow the directions below to print in black/white, double-sided, or in color.
General Printing Instructions
From your document:
1. Click on File from the top menu ribbon. Select Print.
2. Confirm the Printer is set to Follow-Me on ct-equitrac and click Print.
3. If applicable, choose number of copies, page orientation, and paper size and click Print.
3. A pop-up window will appear. Enter your A# without the A in the ID box. Leave the Password box blank. Click OK.
4. Go to any printer to retrieve your documents. If you need to print in color, see Color Printing Instructions.
5. On the printer screen, enter your A# without the A in the User ID box. Leave the Password box blank.
6. Select Follow You Printing.
7. Select the document(s) you want to print and press Start.
8. Retrieve your printed document from the tray below.
9. Logout when you are finished.
Double-sided Printing
From your document:
1. Click on File from the top menu ribbon. Select Print.
2. Confirm the Printer is set to Follow-Me on ct-equitrac.
3. Scroll to Settings and choose Print on Both Sides from the drop down menu. Click Print.
Follow General Printing Instructions 3 through 9.
Color Printing
From your document:
1. Click on File from the top menu ribbon. Select Print.
2. Confirm the Printer is set to Follow-Me on ct-equitrac and click Print.
3. Under Printer, click on Printer Properties.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the box and choose Color from the drop down menu.
5. Go to the Color Printer and follow General Printing Instructions 3 through 9.