Printing for Students
In an effort to maximize printing efficiency and reduce overall paper use, the University has established a print management program for students printing in campus labs and lounges.
Campus Lab and Lounge Printing
When you print from an Adelphi lab or lounge computer there will be a window that pops up asking for your username and password, and indicating the status of your printing account, known as Pcounter. Learn about mobile printing from your own device.
Printer Locations
- Nexus Building, First Floor
- Nexus Building, Third Floor
- Swirbul Library, Sager Lab
- Swirbul Library, Room 100
- Swirbul Library, Room 101
- Swirbul Library, Room 200 (Gallagher Lab)
- Swirbul Library, Room 201 (Hay Lab)
- Swirbul Library, Collaboration Studios (Printers 1 and 2)
- Swirbul Library, 2nd Floor (Color Printer 1)
- Swirbul Library, 2nd Floor (Color Printer 2)
- Swirbul Library, 2nd Floor (Printer 4)
- Swirbul Library, 2nd Floor (Printer 3)
- Swirbul Library, 2nd Floor (Printer 2)
- Swirbul Library, 2nd Floor (Printer 1)
- Woodruff Hall, Commuter Lounge
- Residential Hall A, Lounge
- Residential Hall B, Lounge
- Earle Hall, Lounge
- Chapman Hall, Lounge
- Waldo Hall, Lounge
- Eddy Hall, Lounge
- Science Building, Lobby
- Ruth S. Harley University Center, Lobby
- Ruth S. Harley University Center, Lower Level
- Ruth S. Harley University Center, Commuter Lounge (Printer 1)
- Ruth S. Harley University Center, Commuter Lounge (Printer 2)
- Computer Lab
- Hauppauge Library
Print Management
We use a print management program called “Pcounter” to manage your printing balance. The Pcounter printing management system is installed in all computer labs to track your printing allotment. The amount of black-and-white prints allocated per semester for currently matriculated students is as follows:
| Semester | Amount of Black-and-White Prints Allocated |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | 400 Prints |
| Spring Semester | 400 Prints |
| Summer Session | 250 Prints (total for Sessions I and II) |
After selecting to print a document or page, you will see a pop-up window in which you will be required to enter your username and universal password. Pcounter will then send your document to the selected printer. Each black and white print deducts $0.05 from your printing balance and $0.75 for each color print.
Please be aware that this charge is per print. If you print double-sided on one piece of paper, you will have two prints deducted from your account.
Managing Your Print Balance
Students and alumni can manage their funds on eCampus. Check your print balance and add funds (login required, excludes guests).
Get information about printer use on campus for faculty and staff.
Frequently Asked Questions About Printing at Adelphi
- Make sure the file you are working with is downloaded locally.
- Type Ctrl + P, and printing options should appear.
- Customize options to your needs, then select “Print”.
- A print job billing window will appear, prompting for your Adelphi University username and password. You’ll be able to print if your account has sufficient funds.
After typing Ctrl + P, printing options will appear for Duplex (two-sided). You should be able to select these options from drop-down options.
Your balance is shown under the Pcounter Print Balance service on eCampus. You can view your balance or add funds there.
Full-time students begin with $20. The free quota printing balance does not roll over, but any funds added by the user will, as will any course evaluation print credits.
There are multiple signs posted on each printer identifying it by name, location, and/or number.
If you are unable to locate a certain printer, please ask for help via the IT Help Desk located on the second floor of Swirbul Library or by phone at 516.877.3340.
Yes, there are two color printers in the Swirbul Library on the second floor.:
- InfoCommons Color 1
- InfoCommons Color 2
Yes, both color printers now have duplex capability.
Confirm you have enough print balance to cover the print job cost.
If you have enough print balance and your documents do not print, please contact the IT Help Desk at 516.877.3340 for assistance.
- Locate and open the print job billing icon on the left side of your desktop.
- You should then be prompted for your username and password. After you enter the information, proceed with printing your document.
- Press Command + P on the keyboard, and a printing options page should appear. Customize options to your needs, then select “Print”.
Yes. Adelphi supports mobile printing from your own devices to campus and lab printers. Make sure your laptop is connected to the network and you’ve selected the correct printer.
- If a printer in the Swirbul Library infocommons or a lab flashes a red light or indicates it’s out of paper or ink, please notify an IT worker at the Help Desk so the supplies can be replaced.
- If the printer is in a commuter lounge, please contact the Center for Student Engagement.
- If the printer is located in a Residential Hall, please contact your building’s Residential Hall Director (RHD) or Residential Assistant (RA) on duty.
Give the computer a moment to process the job and billing. If after 5 minutes it still does not appear, please see someone at the IT Help Desk.