Printers

There are several types of printers that can be requested: an office copier (Multi-function printer), a networked printer, and a desktop printer.  Office copier printers and networked printers require an available network (ethernet) port.

Office Copier

ITS centrally manages the Office Copiers or multi-functional devices (MFD) which provide departments with self-service, multi-functional Ricoh or Lanier machines that copy, print, scan, and fax, which are supported by Western Business Products, Humboldt's standard MFD vendor and service provider. Campus participants are provided with toner, staples, and full-service maintenance, as well as the equipment itself from Western Business Products. Charges are on a per-page basis and can be charged to the department monthly etc.  Office copiers are the least expensive option for printing at Cal Poly Humboldt.  To request a quote, please open a Help Desk support request ticket, and please let us know the location and budget.

Most commonly used and ITS supported, standard Lanier IM C3010* with color copying, scanning, and printing including paper feed unit and internal finisher for collation and stapling is estimated at $7806.28 plus tax. *Does not include a fax unit.

Networked Printer

A networked printer allows departments or work groups to all access a central printer that may have functions that exceed, or complement, the standard Office Copier, such as color or special paper sizes. Adding a new networked printer on campus involves several steps and multiple ITS teams working in coordination. ITS can assist in coordinating the necessary work.

There are several steps and requirements to introducing a new printer to campus:

1. An active network port must either exist in the desired location or be added (network charges will apply)
2. The printer needs to be purchased, set up, and plugged into the network
3. A "Static IP" will need to be assigned to the printer
4. A Print Queue will need to be created on the Print Server
5. Workstations need to be configured to see/use the new printer for both Macs and PCs

There’s no cost for printer set-up, static IP, print queue set-up, or workstation set-up. The department will be responsible for purchasing the printer and any supplies (toner and paper) or repairs. If a new network port is required there will be an associated charge by TNS.

Current standard, ITS supported workgroup HP network printers:

1) HP Monochrome LaserJet Pro 4001dn (black and white, duplex or prints both sides): $290.04 plus tax.
2) HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn (color, duplex): $363 plus tax.

Desktop Printer

Desktop printers are for individual, stand-alone use and need to be plugged directly into an office computer. This option is the most expensive printing option and is strongly discouraged, but may be appropriate for some business processes. Please open a Help Desk ticket to request a desktop printer including the business process(es) and use case that requires a desktop printer.  Please refer to network printers listed above for standard models and pricing.

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