Print Quota

At the start of each semester, every student who has a computer laboratory account receives a print quota which represents a reasonable printing allocation given their printing requirements.

The print quota ensures that these resources are used in an efficient and cost effective manner. When the quota is exceeded all functional use of the system remains, other than the use of the laser printing facilities. 

Quota Value

Colour Printing and A3 printing costs apply to Toowomba Library and Springfield. 

Black and White

• The cost of a page of A4 print is 10c single and 15c a page for duplex (double-sided) printing
• The cost of a page of A3 prints is 30c single and 50c a page for duplex (double-sided) printing 
• The number of pages printed and the remaining quota is reported on the print flag page, or can be checked on the print workstation.
• Default quota calculated for each student is based on a flat rate for each enrolled course credit. point $3.00 (30 pages) eg. 4 courses (1 credit point each) = 4 x $3.00 = $12.00.

Colour

• The cost of a page of A4 print is 25c and 50c a page for duplexing (double sided) printing
• The cost of a page of A3 print is 50c and 90c a page for duplexing (double sided) printing

How to Conserve Quota

• Use the spelling checker to check spelling and print preview to check layout. 
• Proofread on the screen before printing. 
• You may purchase extra printing quota if you exceed your original quota.

Regulations

• No refunds will be made under any circumstances including non-continuing students.
• The balance of any paid quota will be carried forward from one semester to the next semester.
• Unused free print quota is not carried forward from semester to semester.
• The quota amount is calculated at the commencement of semester. It can be adjusted up if additional courses are added.
• An allowance has been made in the free allocated quota for any printer failure that may occur at any time. No adjustments will be made for failed prints. 

Adding Print Quota

Additional print quota can be obtained by using your student card. The machine to transfer money onto your student card is located:

• on the top floor of the Library (R Block) in Toowoomba.
• in the Computer Laboratory (Library) in Fraser Coast.
• in the Library in Springfield
  

Students in Toowoomba should refer to the instructions on how to add print quota (PDF* 425 kb).

Instructions on how to add print quota for Fraser Coast Students is located on the machine in the Computer Laboratory. USQ Library staff are able to assist should you have any further problems.