Printer usage guide for employees and guests

Address your specific printing needs. From detailed setup guidance to troubleshooting common issues, in order to ensure a smooth and efficient printing experience for all.

Guests at uOttawa can use the Discover uOttawa Card distributors on campus to purchase cards. 

Before using your card on any of the self-serve photocopier on campus you must register it by following the steps below (one time operation): 

Steps

1. Tap your card. The multifunction printer’s screen will indicate that the card is not recognized. Select Yes to associate it to your account.

IT – printer instruction step1 - Tap discover Uottawa card to printer screen

2. Enter your credentials and select OK.

  • Your username starts with the letter 'v' followed by the ten digit numbers on the back of the card. E.g.: v0123456789
  • Your password is the four digits code located at the back of the card. It needs to be scratched off before accessing it. E.g: 1234
Enter login details screen and discover Uottawa card details

3. View the balance on your card, or change your password by going to uoPrint portal. 

 IT – printer instruction step3 – UO print portal login screen