For more information about printing, please contact Exeter IT
Printing
Cornwall campuses
For printing at the Penryn and Truro campuses, please see FX Plus Printing webpages
Exeter campuses printing guides
These guides will help you print from your own device when you’re connected to the University of Exeter network (either via Eduroam, or within Student Halls).
Print from the web using any device
Please make sure you are on the University network before attempting to print.
How to web print step by step:
- Enter your University of Exeter username and password.
- Select Web Print, then Submit a Job. If you are using a mobile phone you might have to change the view to desktop view in your browser to see the sidebar.
- Select the printer, then select Print Options and Account selection.
- Choose the number of copies you need.
- Upload the document(s) you want to print then select Upload & Complete
- Visit an available printer on campus and collect your documents.
- If you need credit added to your account please visit epay.
(Please note web print does not work for colour printing)
Set up printing on a Windows device
Please make sure you are on the University network before attempting to print.
Click to download and run the Mobility Print installer.
You'll be prompted to select the printers you want to use, and to enter your PaperCut username and password.
When it's time to print, just print like you normally do. Be sure to use a printer you selected when you installed Mobility Print.
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Need to assign an account to your print job? You can do that at the printer or via the User Client.
Device requirements
Mobility Print supports Microsoft Windows 7+.
Set up printing on a Mac
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Navigate to System Preferences > Printers and Scanners.
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Click the
icon under the Printers List.The Add dialog is displayed. It displays a list of all of the discovered printers on the network.
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Select a printer that uses the Bonjour protocol. The Name, Location, and Use is displayed.
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At the bottom of the dialog box, check that Use is set to Secure AirPrint.
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If Secure AirPrint isn't displayed:
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Close the Add dialog.
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Disconnect from the network, then reconnect to it again.
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Check if you can see Secure AirPrint now. If you can't, contact your System Administrator.
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Click Add.
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Print your document. When prompted, enter your PaperCut username and password.
Check if you can see Secure AirPrint now. If you can't, contact your System Administrator.
Click Add.
Print your document. When prompted, enter your PaperCut username and password.
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If you're not sure how to print from your application, take a look at Print from your Mac.
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If you enter the wrong authentication details, MacBook devices do not show any warning message; your job just will not print.
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If your job doesn’t print, check the Print Queue dialog. If the print job is there and has the message Held for authentication, click the
icon; then re-enter your login details. - Need to assign an account to your print job? You can do that at the printer or via the User Client.
Device requirements
Mobility Print supports macOS Yosemite+.
Set up printing on an iPhone or iPad
Mobility Print works just like AirPrint—print your content as you normally would!
You'll be prompted to enter your PaperCut Username and Password.
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- Make sure your iPhone or iPad is connected to your organization’s network!
- You can find detailed print instructions in Use AirPrint to print from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
- Need to assign an account to your print job? Do it at the MFD, via the Mobile web client or Mobile web client - web clip.
Device requirements
Mobility Print supports iOS 11.0+.
Set up printing on an Android device
- Make sure your Android is connected to your organization’s WiFi.
- Install the Mobility Print app from the Google Play Store.
- Launch the app.
- Tap Android settings.
- Tap Mobility Print.
- Tap the enable toggle.
- Exit out of Settings.
- Print your document. When prompted, enter your PaperCut username and password.
The way you print is different depending on the app you want to print from. For more information, see the documentation for the app. When you select a printer, make sure you select a Mobility Print printer as identified by the PaperCut icon 
If you select the Remember me check box, your phone will remember your login details for that printer for 30 days.
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If you need to assign an account to your print job, then you can do so at the MFD or via the Mobile web client.
Device requirements
Mobility Print supports Android 4.4+. Supported devices includes Android phones and tablets from Google, Samsung, HTC, Lenovo, LG, Sony, Huawei among others.
Set up printing on a Chromebook
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Make sure the client is connected to your organization’s network.
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Install the Mobility Print Chrome app.
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If you want to print from Android applications such as Microsoft Word:
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Enable Google Play store as a user or as an Administrator.
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Install the Mobility Print Android app from the Google Play Store.
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Click Open.
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Click Android settings.
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Click Mobility Print.
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Click the enable toggle.
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Open the page to print.
The way you print is different depending on the app you're printing from. For more information, see the documentation for the app. When you select a printer, make sure you select a Mobility Print printer as identified by the PaperCut icon
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Print the content.
For example, to print from Microsoft Word, press Ctrl+P, select a printer; then click Print.
- When prompted, sign in.
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Need to assign an account to your print job? You can do that at the printer or via the Mobile web client.
Android apps are available only on supported devices. To see if your Chromebook supports Android app printing, see Chrome OS Systems Supporting Android Apps.
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Your Chromebook must run Chrome OS version 53+.
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If you are unsure whether or not your apps are Android apps:
- Open the Play Store app.
- Click the
menu; then select My Apps and Games. - Click the Installed tab. A list of the Android apps installed on your Chromebook is displayed.
Device requirements
Mobility Print supports Chrome OS with Chrome version 69+ for Chrome apps and version 53+ for Android apps.
How to top up your print account
About printing on campus
The University of Exeter Student Print Service consists of around 200 high-spec devices located throughout the Streatham and St Luke’s Campuses.
All devices offer printing, copy, and scan-to-email. And for the first time you can scan-to-OneDrive for Business too. Some of the devices can provide colour print/copy. A3 is also an option on many of them. Most can staple and hole punch.
How to top-up your account
If you’re studying at the Truro or Penryn Campuses and wish to top up your account:Cornwall campuses: Top up your account here >>
If you're printing at the Exeter campuses, you can top-up online:Exeter campuses: Top up your account here >>
The cost of print/copy/scan will be charged to your print account accordingly.
For high-volume printing or special orders for printing and finishing (for example: Dissertations, flyers, posters, etc) please see Print & Copy Services.
Please note: The Students' Guild Printshop based on the mezzanine level in the Forum is NOT part of the University's Managed Print Service. Anything printed here must be paid for out of personal funds rather than print credit balances.
Exeter campuses printer upgrade
We’ve installed new and greener printers at Streatham and St Luke’s. Across the two sites, 200 new machines are being installed providing many benefits to staff, students and the University. You can now print your documents and collect them from any printer on campus using the "Follow Me" facility.
- There are a number of benefits to our new fully-managed print service, some of which are outlined below:
- More convenience - All printers accessible to staff and students. Option to save scans directly to OneDrive. For more information on OneDrive see here.
- Increased reliability - Campus-based technicians on-hand to replace paper and ink and deal with any other problems that arise. This removes the need for you to order paper locally.
- improved efficiency - The new machines use less power and offer significant financial savings to the University.
- Greater control – Students will be able to check their print credit balance, top up and, for the first time, request a refund online.
- Greener – Participating in the PrintReleaf scheme; planting trees according to our paper usage, offsetting the environmental impact for this service alongside a reduction in the power each printer uses.
Watch the video to see some of the benefits of the new Exeter printers
As part of this roll-out, the way you will access your print jobs will change. Printing will still be accessed by swiping your ID card or via your username.
Print Services
For high-volume printing or special orders for printing and finishing (for example: business cards, Dissertations, posters, stationery) please see Print Services.
Device monitoring
All the MFDs are monitored by Xerox remotely. They are able to tell if:
- a machine requires toner or other consumables
- The machine is jammed
- The machine has a fault that requires an engineer (in 80% of cases)
Consumables such as paper and toner will be replaced by the Xerox Managed Print Team.
If the machine has a jam that you are able to clear, please do so.
Report a problem to Xerox
At Streatham and St Luke's campuses in exeter, either:
- email the Xerox Managed Print Team at UoEOnsiteSupport@xerox.com
- call the Xerox Global Communication Centre (Helpdesk) on: 0370 850 7832
Plese remember to make a note of the serial number of the printer - this will be prominently displayed on the top or front of the machine.
At Penryn and Truro campuses, please contact the FX Plus Service Desk.
This section contains a number of PDFs which give further details or procedures for changing certain settings, or installing specific drivers for use with the Xerox print system.
Using your own laptop, mobile or tablet - Installing print drivers for Mobility Print (MOBILE_FOLLOWME)
Changing the default print settings
Linux Users: Add Xerox queue to Ubuntu 1904
Frequently asked questions
Simply send your document to print from your desktop PC, as you normally would, to the relevant print queue. If you're using your own device you will need to install the 'MOBILE_FOLLOWME' print queue. A user guide to do this is available here.
Then go to any of the MFDs in the service and swipe your Uni card. The device will list all those of your documents it’s capable of printing (e.g. it won’t show any A3 documents if it has no A3 capability), and you can then select the document you want and click OK to print it.
In reality most people will use their nearest machine for printing most of their documents; but the option to print your work anywhere will always be available – if, for example, you need something printed for a meeting in another building. Once you’ve sent the item to print, it will print wherever you log in and release the job.
No. The document is ‘released’ to the printer you’re standing at, by the action of logging in. If someone else happens to be printing at the same machine, they’ll only see their own documents. For security, the device will log you out if there’s no activity for 30 seconds. You must log out when you have finished so that the next person using the device does not have access to your print queue.
NOTE 1: If you have selected a document for print but the device is out of paper, the previously completed job will be deleted after 15 minutes. However, the print will complete automatically if paper is restored within 15 minutes regardless of who is logged into the machine.
NOTE 2: Each device maintains a list of documents printed, and this can be accessed by any user. This list displays the title of the document and the user who printed it. If your document is of a sensitive nature, it may be advisable to choose a more obscure name for it.
The devices are the responsibility of Xerox. Because the devices are networked and managed centrally, maintenance warnings such as those for more toner or a new drum will be generated automatically, and sent to Managed Print Services by automated email.
A member of the team will come out to replenish the supplies, including paper, before levels become critical.
All print/copy costs will be monitored and each College/department will be billed centrally.
The devices are all Multi-Functional Devices (MFDs) and are all duplex-enabled (i.e. double-sided printing), many have colour capability, and there are various post-print ‘finishing’ options available depending on the model – e.g. sorting, stapling, and hole-punching.
All devices have scan-to-email and scan-to-OneDrive as an option, enabling you to scan a document and send it to your own email account or OneDrive storage.
The Print Services team are available for high-volume and specialist printing and finishing, for example, business stationery, business cards, etc.
The printers in the new fleet are more energy efficient than the printers being replaced.
The Xerox devices are pre-programmed to enter stand-by mode if there has been no user activity within a given time; there remains residual power to the device of a few percent.
Stand-by mode uses less energy than the cold-start process, and is therefore ultimately more energy-efficient than powering the machine off and on.
Yes – but you need to be aware that the queues set as your PC’s default will be set to A4, black ad white, doublesided and it might not be appropriate for the document you’re currently wanting to print. If it isn’t, you will need to alter these settings.
So it's always best to check Print Preview and Printer Properties before printing, to make sure your document prints as you intended.
The most common reason for this is that there has been a temporary interruption to the network, and the device has lost its connection to the print queues.
Press the Job List button (middle button on the left of the touch-screen with a letter ‘i’ on a stack of paper), and the screen will list the jobs the device is printing.
Highlight your job and select Delete from the menu.
You will be asked to confirm deletion.
Note: If the job has already started printing, the device will continue to print what it has in its buffer, even after the job has been deleted. However, this should only be a few pages.
The staff print queue is monitored for traffic and any print jobs which are more than 72 hours are removed, simply to prevent the queue from becoming clogged with unprinted documents (some of which may have been sent in error anyway).
If you have sent some documents which have subsequently been removed, simply resend the jobs you need.