Navigating UCLA Printing Services: A Comprehensive Guide for Bruins
With the constant demands of exams, papers, club events, and career-related materials, knowing your printing options at UCLA can significantly alleviate stress. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of printing resources available to Bruins, from WEPA kiosks to departmental printers and custom printing services.
WEPA Printing: UCLA's Primary Printing Solution
Since their introduction to campus in 2016 and the Hill in 2017, WEPA printing kiosks have become the primary way students meet their printing needs. WEPA offers several convenient file transfer methods. Bruins can upload files from their devices or the cloud using the WEPA Print app, browse cloud files directly at the kiosk, or connect their devices via USB.
Locating WEPA Printers on Campus
Most on-campus WEPA printers are located within UCLA libraries. Here's a breakdown of specific locations:
- Powell Library: Two WEPA kiosks are located in Night Powell.
- Young Research Library: Two kiosks are conveniently situated next to seating areas with outlets.
- Science and Engineering Library: Two WEPA printers can be found on the eighth floor of Boelter Hall.
- Arts Library: Located on the first floor of the Public Affairs Building.
- Ackerman Student Union: Two printers reside on the A-level. Be aware that lines can be long, especially during midterm season.
Free Printing Options Through Departments and Programs
Many departments and student programs offer undergraduates a quarterly quota of free printing. Here are a few examples:
- Community Programs Office (CPO): Located near the eastern entrance of the Student Activities Center, the CPO computer lab offers accessible printing and copying options for all students. Bruins can print up to 150 pages per quarter at no charge.
- Academic Advancement Program (AAP): The AAP provides free printing to all Bruins, subject to a quarterly cap, on most weekdays.
- Program in Computing (PIC) Lab: Situated on the second floor of the Mathematical Sciences Building, the PIC Lab offers $10 of free printing, refilled each quarter, for students enrolled in PIC classes offered by UCLA’s mathematics department.
- Social Sciences Computer Lab: Located on the second floor of the Public Affairs Building, this lab offers its own kiosks for student print jobs. Students receive a generous number of free pages each quarter they are enrolled in a social sciences course.
Printing on the Hill
The Hill is well-equipped with printers, primarily located in front desks, student learning centers, and Covel Commons. While these printers may have a small charge and require maintenance, they offer significant convenience for students living in the dorms. The Study at Hedrick, powered by WEPA, allows color printing, with rates posted on a sign attached to the printers.
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Troubleshooting WEPA Printing Issues
A sheet of instructions is often available at WEPA kiosks, offering helpful alternatives for new and veteran users alike. Some kiosks may no longer have functional BruinCard readers, in which case Bruins can use WEPA's other payment options.
Beyond Standard Printing: Bruin Custom Print
Located in Ackerman Student Union, Bruin Custom Print offers a range of services beyond standard paper printing. In addition to a WEPA printer, they provide a variety of cover and binding options. They also specialize in custom poster, banner, pin, sash, and T-shirt designs.
Advanced Printing: 3D Printing at the Engineering Makerspace
Located on the second floor of Boelter Hall, the Engineering Makerspace offers access to a veritable wall of 3D printers. These printers are available to students for assignments, projects, and recreational purposes on a first-come, first-served basis.
Student Perspectives on Printing
Wesley Loughran, a second-year undeclared humanities student from the Shenanigans Comedy Club at UCLA, prints scripts for the club's digital sketches at the Study at Hedrick. Arianna Benton, a second-year English student, prints writing samples for a resume workshop at the front desk of Rieber Hall. Gavin Teague, a fourth-year aerospace engineering student, utilizes the Makerspace on the Hill to print components for his final project.
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