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The plot lab at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse is in place to support all VPA students with access to large format color printing and vinyl cutting. The lab houses a small fleet of printers including three HP z6200, a HP z6800, and one CNC vinyl cutter. This space operates as a service bureau, and file submission should adhere to the general plot lab guidelines. Students are encourage to utilize the lab space and tools to complete any post process work necessary for their projects.  The Warehouse Plot lab offers the widest variety of paper types within the VPA, and is ideal for students seeking a range of printing options. Files should be sent at scale with any necessary compression. Technicians can help guide students in file setup, but are unable to make edits or changes to files.

 
*All plot lab services are on a first come first serve basis. We will do our best to accommodate deadlines, but we cannot guarantee same day turnaround.*

**All large format prints are exempt from the VPA Shops printing refund policy. If a print is noticeably flawed due to a machine/employee error, a reprint may be requested upon receiving the print at zero cost to the recipient. All requests must take place with in (24) hours of printing. If a reprint request is made at a later date, it is up to the attending Shop manager's discretion, however the recipient may be responsible for the full price of the print regardless of prior circumstances. Please check all prints at time of pick up.**

After you have sent a job to be printed, you must visit http://printing.syr.edu Log in with your NETID, to release any jobs to be printed.
 
Adding a PaperCut printer from a S.U. owned Windows machine.
1. Search and launch desktop Settings.

2. Click Devices -> Printers and Scanners.
 

3. Click Add a Printer or Scanner. 

4. Click The printer I want isn't listed.

5. Click Find a printer in the directory, based on location or feature.
 
 
6. In the name field enter the printer name located on the printer. 
 

7. When the list of printers appears below select the printer you want. 

8. On the "You've successfully added" window click Next -> Finish.

9. Go to https://printing.syr.edu to release your print job.
 

Wireless Printing from a NON SU owned machine – Windows (SURA).
1. Click the Start button and type run into the search box and press Enter. This box should show up:
   

2. Type \\vpa-papercut-01.ad.syr.edu\ into the run dialog box and click OK.
 
3. Type: User: AD\NETID Password: Your NETID Password*Make sure you check Remember my credentials*.
 

4. Double Click on the printer you wish to install and click on Install Driver.
 
 
5. Go to https://printing.syr.edu to release your print job.
 
Setting up a printer on a MAC.
1.Under System Preferences, Printers & Scanners click on the plus button.
 
2. From the Add Printer window, right click on the top title area (anywhere with open gray space) and select Customize Toolbar.
 
3. Drag the Advanced(round gear) icon up tothe Add Printer title bar.
 
 
4. Click the advanced icon.
 
5. Change the Type to Windows, enter the URL of the windows print queue, change the name to match the printer.(You can find the print queue name labeled on the actual printer or login to printing.syr.edu to search printer names/locations.)     
  
6. Visit printer manufacturers website to download and  install applicable driver. Under Choose a Driver or Printer Model, Select Printer Software...
 
7. Find your printer model, hit OK, and setup and optional settings (extra trays, duplex, memory, etc.). Once you hit OK your printer should be installed.
 
8. You will then be prompted to authenticate. Please  enter your NetID and password. 
 
9. Go to https://printing.syr.edu to release your print job.