Carleton students are granted an annual print quota of $96 per year. The quota specifically reflects 2,400 pages, printed black-and-white and single-sided, at a cost of $0.04 per page. Duplex print jobs and color print jobs, which cost different amounts than this baseline, will affect the actual total number of pages covered by the quota. The quota is automatically granted to all current students, both on- and off-campus, during the first two weeks of August. Unfortunately, it cannot be carried over from year to year.
Note that this quota is allocated from the college’s print budget, maintained by ITS, which covers all print-related costs on campus. It does not reference a financial award or even dollar amount assigned to students for the sole purpose of printing. It merely sets an upper limit on free printing. This means there is no loss of personal funds if the entire quota is not used in a given year. In fact, this saves resources in terms of supplies, maintenance, and of course environmental impact.
Getting Started
- The PaperCut Portal, provides a great deal of information about your individual printing history, including the total number of pages you’ve printed during your time at Carleton, how much of your quota remains, and details about individual print jobs.
- You can add additional money to your printing account if you have used your entire quota. Detailed directions are available here: PaperCut Information.
More Info
- Certain medical conditions and learning accommodations may justify a larger quota. Students who feel their situation warrants a quota increase should contact the Director of Accessibility Resources.
- If you need a larger print quota but are unable to obtain it due to financial hardship, you may be eligible for a college-funded increase. Contact your Tammy Anderson or TRIO for more information.
Questions?
Please contact Adit Burkule (x5635)