Printer usage guide for guests

Address your specific printing needs in order to ensure a smooth and efficient printing experience for all.

Steps

  • Guests at uOttawa can use the Discover uOttawa Card distributors on campus to purchase cards. Before using your card on any of the self-service printers on campus, you must register it by following the steps below (one time operation).
     
Image of the uottawa visitors printing card
  • Tap your card
Picture of the visitors printing card next to a brand new uottawa HP printer

2. The multifunction printer’s screen will indicate that the card is unknown. Enter your credentials as stated below

Screenshot of the printer credential screen
  • Your username starts with the letter 'v' followed by the ten-digit numbers on the back of the card. E.g.: v0123456789
     
Back of visitors printing card
  • Your password is the four-digit code located at the back of the card. It needs to be scratched off before accessing it. E.g: 1234
     
Back of visitors printing card showing the user code

View the balance on your card, change your password and submit a job print by going to uoPrint portal.

After submitting a print job select cws-p301\uoImprimer - emp - uoPrint

The cost of one print job cannot be $30 or more. If it's the case, the system will cancel your submission.