Printing from Library computers

Download PDF Instructions for Printing from Library computers

 

  1.  On a library computer, log in with your NetID and password. 
    • Visitors: Follow the instructions on the computer monitor to log in using a  visitor account
  2.  Select "Print" in the program you are using
  3. Choose Printer:
    • Black and white
      • MSU B/W Printing
    • Color
      • Library Color Printing
  4. Click "Print"
    To Pay for your Print Job with CatCard:

    1. Go to any nearby print station in the library
                       B&W: Six stations on the 1st floor &  one station on each of the other floors.
                       Color: Station is located on the North side of 1st floor.
    1. Swipe Cat Card.
    2. Select your document(s) from on-screen list .
            * If you logged in with your NetID, it will appear in the owner column.
    1. Click Print .
    2. Your document will print at the adjacent printer.
     To Pay for your Print Job with Cash:
      Credit & Debit cards accepted for amounts over $5.00. 
    1. Go to Cash Print station located at the Borrow Desk (front desk).
    2. Select your document from on-screen list
    3. Click Print.
    4. Staff will accept your payment and give you the document(s). 

 Printing from a Personal Laptop with Mac Operating System (Black & White only)

Download PDF (Laptop printing with Mac OS)

 

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Make sure you are connected to the MSU Secure Network

  1. While connected to MSU-Secure Wi-Fi, click on the “Go” menu in the top menu then click on “Connect to Server…” in the list which appears
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       2. In the field, type:  smb://cicada.msu.montana.edu/Pharos_Package_Installers

and then click the Connect button.

       3. Enter your msu\NetID username and NetID password in the next screen when prompted, and then click the Connect button.

arrow pointing to box drawn around macOS Black and White.dmg file

      4. The "Pharos_Package_Installers" folders will open automatically. Locate and run the macOS Black and White.dmg file to install the printer.

printers and scanners setting showing the connected printer

      5. Allow a few minutes for the installation to complete, then you are ready to print to the "BlackandWhite" print queue!

 

Printing from a Personal Laptop with Windows Operating System (Black & White or Color)

Download PDF (Laptop printing with Windows 10 OS)

 

While connected to MSU-Secure Wi-Fi, open File Explorer and click on the field in the top of the window (it will be pre-filled with the name/path of whatever folder you have open.)

1. While connected to MSU-Secure Wi-Fi, open File Explorer and click on the field in the top of the window (it will be pre-filled with the name/path of whatever folder you have open.)


 

In the field, type \\cicada.msu.montana.edu

2. In the field, type \\cicada.msu.montana.edu

 

 


 

3. Enter your msu/NetID username and NetID password in the next screen whem prompted.

In the folder that opens, double-click the folder called Pharos_Package_Installers

4. In the folder that opens, double-click the folder called Pharos_Package_Installers

 

 

Within that folder, double-click the file named MSU Student Labs Printing_for_x64
 4. Within that folder, double-click the file named MSU Student Labs Printing_for_x64

 

Click “Run” on the pop-up window that appears.
5. Click “Run” on the pop-up window that appears.

 

The application will then install both the black and white and color Cicada printers: “MSU B/W Printing” and “Library Color Printing”
6. The application will then install both the black and white and color Cicada printers:

“MSU B/W Printing” and Library Color Printing” 

Printing, Scanning & Copying Self-Service Options

CatCard Printing

Black & White printing: Students taking 7 or more credits receive $7.50 for black & white printing on the CatCards each semester. This balance cannot be used for color printing.

Color printing: The library has one color printer that accepts CatCard payments. The $7.50 for black & white printing does not work for color printing. CatCards must be loaded with additional funds. 

Cash Printing

The library has Black & White and Color cash printing stations available located at the Service Desk on the 1st floor. 

 

Printing Pricing
 
Black & White
Single Sided 
Black & White
Double sided      
Color  
Single & Double sided
CatCard .03¢/ side .05¢/ sheet .50¢/ side
Cash* .05¢/ side .10¢/ sheet .50¢/ side

*We accept Discover, MasterCard, and Visa for transactions over $5.00. 


Scanning

The library has different types of scanners available for public use:

  • 2 KIC Scanners for easy scanning
  • 5 flatbed scanners for higher quality scans
  • 1 flatbed scanner with an automatic document feeder for large stacks of loose-leaf paper
  • 2 Microfilm readers & scanners (4th floor)

Scanning is free in the library, while printing costs still apply. 

Copying

The library has one black & white copy machine on the 1st of the library. Patrons can pay with cash or CatCards loaded with additional funds. 

Copies cost .10¢ per page. 

Locations of equipment 

At the Service Desk

  • 8.5" x 11" black & white printer and color printer

1st Floor Library

  • 2 book scanning stations
  • Photocopier
  • 4 flatbed scanners
  • 6 black & white printers
  • 1 Color printers
  • 2 audiovisual stations with headphones compatible with DVD, VHS, CD, and cassette

On other floors

  • 2 microform readers, with printing and scanning capabilities on 4th floor
  • Scanner/reader for the visually impaired on 4th floor
  • 2 flatbed scanners on 4th floor
  • Black & white printers on each floor

 For other printing services on campus, visit Blank Canvas Creative.