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You can print, photocopy and scan using a multi-functional device (MFD). You can print from any University computer and collect your print from any MFD on campus.

Print credit and top-ups

Print credit: At the beginning of each academic year, you will receive a £10 virtual print credit. This is not real money but a designated balance for printing purposes.
Top-ups: In addition to the initial £10 credit, you’ll automatically receive a top-up at the start of each term: £2.50 for undergraduate students and £7.50 for postgraduate students. Personal top-ups using your own money are not allowed.
Higher volume printing: If you require access to higher volume printing, please contact your personal tutor. Students with Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) may also be eligible for higher volume printing.
Checking your balance: You can check your credit balance at any time.

How to print

Print from a campus PC

Go to any computer on campus and log in.
When you're ready to print, choose Essex Printing from the list of available printers (it should be the default printer) and print your document.
Now you can go to any of our multifunction printers on campus. You have 3 days to collect your print, otherwise you will have to print it again.
Log in to the printer with your student card, select the document and print it.
You can manage your print queue at any time.

Print from a mobile device (mobile print service)

To print from a mobile device, such as your personal phone or laptop:

Using your Essex email account, open a new email and attach the documents you want to print. You must send the email from your Essex email account otherwise it won't work.
Send the email to mobileprinting@essex.ac.uk
Now you can go to any of our multifunction printers on campus. You have 3 days to collect your print, otherwise you will have to print it again.
Log in to the printer with your student card, select the document and print it.
You can manage your print queue at any time.

Scan a document to PDF

You can scan a document to a PDF file and send it to your email address.

How to scan to PDF

Printing guides

Print costs

Tip: It's cheaper to print double-sided.

Print and copy costs	Per sheet
A4 Mono single-sided	5p
A4 Mono double-sided	5p
A3 Mono single-sided	10p
A3 Mono double-sided	15p
A4 Colour single-sided	15p
A4 Colour double-sided	25p
A3 Colour single-sided	20p
A3 Colour double-sided	35p

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