Print/copy/scan
Our Campus libraries and student PC labs have various print, copy and scanning devices. Students (UG and PG) are allocated a limited free print quota at the start of their course.
Edinburgh
The library, Learning Commons and our PC labs have Multi-function devices (MFDs) for printing, photocopying and scanning.
Print/copy/scan charges are:
| A4 Black and White Single Sided | 5p per sheet |
| A4 Black and White Double Sided | 8p per sheet |
| A4 Colour Single Sided | 25p per sheet |
| A4 Colour Double Sided | 40p per sheet |
| A3 Black and White Single Sided | 8p per sheet |
| A3 Black and White Double Sided | 13p per sheet |
| A3 Colour Single Sided | 40p per sheet |
| A3 Colour Double Sided | 65p per sheet |
Free print quota is allocated at the beginning of each academic year of your course.
- Undergraduate: £15.00 (300 black and white sheets)
- Postgraduate: £30.00 (600 black and white sheets)
Any free print quota not used in an academic year is not carried forward into your balance for the next academic year.
Additional print quota
You may purchase additional quota for use at our Edinburgh campus by:
- Credit/Debit card at https://heriotwatt.pcountereasypay.com/ (minimum payment £5.00)
- Cash at the Edinburgh campus library service desk (no minimum payment)
Additional print quota not used in an academic year is carried forward into your balance for the next academic year.
Additional print quota is not refundable - please do not purchase more than you intend to use.
Scan
- All MFD's can scan to email or your H drive. See the user giudes in the related documents below.
Wifi Printing
The WiFi printing service allows anyone connected to the University eduroam service with a valid Heriot Watt University IT account and enough credit to print from the enabled multi-function devices (MFDs) via the university's print release system. For more information, see the WiFi webpages.
Dubai
The library, PC labs & Copy Center have Multi-function devices (MFDs) for printing & photocopying.
Print & copy charges are:
| A4 Black and White Single Sided | 30 fils per page |
| A4 Color Single Sided | AED 1.50 per page |
Students can print & take A3 size photocopies in the MFD available in Copy Center.
| A3 Black and White Single Sided | 50 fils per page |
| A3 Color Single Sided | AED 2.50 per page |
You may purchase quota for use at Finance Office by cash. Recharge vouchers are available in following denominations:-
- AED 25
- AED 50
- AED 100
Free Quota
Students are allocated limited free print quota every academic year.
The Free Print quota entitlement will be added to student accounts automatically at the start of academic year in September.
| Undergraduate student | AED 90 |
| Postgraduate student | AED 180 |
Malaysia
The library, PC labs & Copy Center have Multi-function devices (MFDs) for printing, photocopying and scanning
Print & copy charges are:
| A4/A3 Black and White Single Sided | RM 0.10 per sheet |
| A4/A3 Black and White Double Sided | RM 0.20 per sheet |
| A4/A3 Colour Single Sided | RM 1.00 per sheet |
| A4/A3 Colour Double Sided | RM 2.00 per sheet |
Free print quota is allocated to new students.
- Foundation: RM 20.00 (200 black and white sheets)
- Undergraduate: RM 30.00 (300 black and white sheets)
- Postgraduate: RM 60.00 (600 black and white sheets)
Any free print quota not used in an academic year will be carried forward into your balance for the next academic year.
Additional print quota
You may purchase additional quota for use at our Malaysia campus by cash at the library service desk (minimum payment RM 5.00)
Additional print quota not used in an academic year is carried forward into your balance for the next academic year.
Additional print quota is not refundable - please do not purchase more than you intend to use.
WiFi Printing
The WiFi printing service allows anyone connected to the University eduroam service with a valid Heriot Watt University IT account and enough credit to print from the enabled multi-function devices (MFDs) via the university's print release system. For more information, see the WiFi webpages.
Orkney
Check local information
Scottish Borders
The Campus Library and High Mill Building have Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) for printing, photocopying and scanning. however there some fundamental differences between the print service in these areas that Heriot-Watt Students and Staff should be aware of.
Current Print/Copy charges are:
| A4 Black and White Single Sided | 5p per sheet |
| A4 Black and White Double Sided | 8p per sheet |
| A4 Colour Single Sided | 25p per sheet |
| A4 Colour Double Sided | 40p per sheet |
| A3 Black and White Single Sided | 5p per sheet |
| A3 Black and White Double Sided | 8p per sheet |
| A3 Colour Single Sided | 25p per sheet |
| A3 Colour Double Sided | 40p per sheet |
Free print quota is allocated at the beginning of each academic year of your course.
- Undergraduate: £15.00 (300 black and white sheets)
- Postgraduate: £30.00 (600 black and white sheets)
Any free print quota not used in an academic year is not carried forward into your balance for the next academic year.
Printing in the Campus Library
You can print to the MFD devices in the Campus Library only from the College Campus PCs/iMacs in the Library. You will need your Campus username (your Id number minus the H), the same one you use for the Campus Library PCs/iMacs, to log in to the MFDs.
There is also an A3 scanner connected to a networked PC in the Campus Library.
Additional Print Quota for use in the Campus Library
You may purchase additional print/copy quota by making a cash payment at the Campus Library Service Desk, ensure you tell them it is for use on the Campus Library MFDs.
Additional print quota is not refundable – please do not purchase more than you intend to use.
Printing in the High Mill
The MFDs in the High Mill are University devices and you can print to these devices from any of the University PCs or iMacs in the High Mill Computer Labs. You will need your University Username and password (same as your Vision username and password) to login to the MFDs
University MFDs are located in HM003 CAD Lab, HM004 Small PC lab, 1st and 2nd Floor Foyers.
Additional Print Quota for use in the High Mill
You can purchase additional free quota for use in the High Mill either by:
- Credit/Debit card at https://heriotwatt.pcountereasypay.com/ (minimum payment £5.00)
- Cash at the Campus Library service desk (no minimum payment) ensure you tell them it is for use in the High Mill.
Additional print quota not used in an academic year is carried forward into your balance for the next academic year.
Additional print quota is not refundable - please do not purchase more than you intend to use.
Wifi Printing in the High Mill
You can now print from your Personal Laptop or Macbook to the MFDs in the High Mill using the University’s Wifi Print Service.
The WiFi printing service allows anyone connected to the University eduroam service with a valid Heriot Watt University IT account and enough credit to print from the enabled multi-function devices (MFDs) via the university's print release system. For more information, see the WiFi webpages.
Scanning in the High Mill
- All MFDs can scan to your University email address or your University H drive. See the user guides in the related documents below.