Locations of Color Printers on Campus

Filed under: Tech Tips, Technology Help Center — Josh Peluso @ November 12th, 2008

There are two color printer locations on campus:

Library Late Night Reading Room (LNRR),
 Studio West

http://www/acs/lab_schedule.asp

For more information, please contact the Technology Help Center.

Technology Help Center
SUNY Cortland
Winchell Hall
P: 607.753.2500
F: 607.753.5599
E: helpdesk@cortland.edu
Hours: M-Th, 8:00-6:00
F, 8:00-4:30

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Is it necessary to use recommended manufacturer media when printing?

Filed under: Academic Computing, Tech Tips — Academic Computing @ May 6th, 2008

No, but for the best quality you should use only the manufactures recommended media. Printers are calibrated to work within certain operational perimeters; third party media may not meet those requirements. Here are few paper variations to keep in mind; the weight of the paper, the size and the thickness. Please refer to you owner manual or manufacture’s web site for media specifications.

For more information, please contact:

Technology Help Center
SUNY Cortland
Winchell Hall
P: 607.753.2500
F: 607.753.5599
helpdesk@cortland.edu
Hours: M-Th, 8:00-6:00
F, 8:00-4:30
Summer Hours: M-F, 8:00-4:30

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I have only used several labels on my Avery self-adhesive label sheets, can I run the sheet through a laser printer more than once?

Filed under: Academic Computing, Tech Tips — Academic Computing @ May 6th, 2008

NO! The heat from the laser printer’s fuser activates the glue on the labels during the first pass. Running the sheet through a second or third time could cause the labels to come off the sheets and adhere to the cartridge or worse yet, the fuser. If the label adheres to the cartridge, the cartridge might be ruined. Replacing the cartridge may cost between $50-$150. If a label attaches itself to the fuser, then the fuser is ruined. Cost of the replacement fuser could run as high as $400. So trying to save a few pennies initially can result in an expensive repair later. Only run the label sheets once though the laser printer, then use a typewriter or hand write the labels after that.

For more information, please contact:

Technology Help Center
SUNY Cortland
Winchell Hall
P: 607.753.2500
F: 607.753.5599
helpdesk@cortland.edu
Hours: M-Th, 8:00-6:00
F, 8:00-4:30
Summer Hours: M-F, 8:00-4:30

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I have an HP printer, and would like to save money by using a third party cartridge. Is this ok?

Filed under: Academic Computing, Tech Tips — Academic Computing @ May 6th, 2008

Our records indicate that printers using third party cartridges often have leaking toner or ink which can damage the printer. We have also found that the contacts on the third party cartridges sometimes do not functioning correctly, rendering the print cartridge useless. So in trying to save a little money, often lead to expensive repairs. Use manufacture’s recommended cartridges.

For more information, please contact:

Technology Help Center
SUNY Cortland
Winchell Hall
P: 607.753.2500
F: 607.753.5599
helpdesk@cortland.edu
Hours: M-Th, 8:00-6:00
F, 8:00-4:30
Summer Hours: M-F, 8:00-4:30

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