Printing

LCAD IT provides several options for you to print your work. There are both free and fee-based options available. Please see the details below.

Free printing options for LCAD students and faculty – available from user-owned devices on the LCAD_Wireless network and from most LCAD lab computers:

There are 6 basic black and white printers available for student and faculty use without any charge. The free student and faculty use printers are listed below:

  • The Main Campus student printer is located in the Student Lounge.
  • The Big Bend B student printer is located at the end of the main hallway to the right of the Big Bend B reception desk.
  • The Big Bend A student printer is located at the Big Bend A reception desk.
  • The East Campus student printer is located in the Senior Studios Student Lounge.
  • The South Campus student printer is located in South Campus Studio 3.
  • The MFA student printer is located on the second floor of the MFA building.

Note1: You must be on the LCAD_Wireless network to complete installation of these printers on your own computer or device!

Note2: You must know your LCAD username and password, same as self-service, moodle, your email, etc. When printing asks for your username and password, enter your username without the @lcad.edu. We do not recommend saving your username and password for the printers as it can cause issues on MacOS.

Note3: IT does not recommend printing secure personal data to these printers unless you are present to collect the print job as it comes out of the printer.

Free printing options for LCAD faculty only – available from user-owned devices on the LCAD_Wireless network:

There are 2 dedicated printers for LCAD faculty in addition to use of the student printers listed above. The free faculty only printers are listed below:

  • The Main Campus faculty printer is located upstairs at the end of the hallway to your right as you exit the internal stairway.
  • The Big Bend faculty printer is located in the room at the end of the hallway to the right-side of the reception desk in Big Bend B.

Note1: You must be on the LCAD_Wireless network to complete installation of these printers on your own computer or device!

Note2: You must know your LCAD username and password, same as self-service, moodle, your email, etc. When printing asks for your username and password, enter your username without the @lcad.edu. We do not recommend saving your username and password for the printers as it can cause issues on MacOS.

Printing compatibility and requirements:

  • Apple MacOS 10.13 and later via Secure Airprint
  • Apple iOS 11 and later via Secure Airprint
  • Microsoft Windows 10 via the Mobility Printing application
  • Google Chrome OS via the Mobility Printing application
  • Google Android 4.4 and later via the Mobility Printing application

How to add/install the LCAD student/faculty printers on your personally-owned devices.

  • Follow the instructions we have made available here: http://printserver.lcad.edu:9163/setup. The instructions, and the printers, are only available when you are present on the LCAD_Wireless networks.
  • You will need to know your LCAD username and password in order to print. We recommend against saving your username/password to your MacOS keychain for printing as it can cause printing issues in the future.

Fee Based Student Printing Services: 

  • LCAD offers a variety of large format color inkjet and color laser printing services.
  • For more detailed and up to date information please visit the Helpdesk at either Big Bend or Main Campus.

Fee Based Faculty Printing Services: 

  • With the approval of your department chair, prints can be billed to your department at the same rate as student print jobs. For more detailed and up to date information please visit the Helpdesk at either Big Bend or Main Campus.

Fee Based Staff Printing Services: 

  • With the approval of your department manager, prints can be billed to your department at the same rate as student print jobs. For more detailed and up to date information please visit the Helpdesk at either Big Bend or Main Campus.

Printer Supplies and Maintenance:

  • If toner has run out on an LCAD-owned printer, please email support@lcad.edu. Make sure you tell us what you need, and where you need it.
  • If service is required on an LCAD-owned printer, please email support@lcad.edu. Make sure you tell us what you need, and where you need it.
  • For paper please see the Front Desk at Main Campus or the Helpdesk at Big Bend – they can supply a ream of paper.

Please note that we do not have the facilities within our Helpdesk locations to bind or trim prints. 

If you require assistance, lease feel free to contact LCAD IT by emailing support@lcad.edu. The more detailed your submission the more quickly we can assist you.