What is the Print Responsibly program?  
Print Responsibly is a new, more cost-effective way to handle "everyday printing" and other tasks like copying, scanning, and faxing at BGSU.  The University has contracted with a company with expertise in managing print services.  The goal is for BGSU to no longer own any non-specialized printers, copiers, fax machines or scanners, and BGSU will lo longer be responsible for purchasing/replacing toner or other materials or maintenance costs.  We will simply pay a per page price for printing/copying/faxing services.

The goal is to reduce overall printing costs and reduce waste by associating a cost with each page printed making users more aware of how much they are consuming.

How much will the program save?  
It is estimated that the university could save as much as $1.5 million per year.

How much paper did the University use prior to the Print Responsibly program?  
Prior to the Print Responsibly program the university used approximately 70 million pages per year.

When will the Print Responsibly program go into effect? 
  
The Print Responsibly program installed hardware in offices, departments and labs during the spring/summer 2010 semesters.  The program started for students on August 19, 2010.

Will BGSU Firelands participate? 
 
Yes, Firelands will participate in the Print Responsibly project.

Will color printing be included in the project? 

Yes, color printing will be available as a part of the Print Responsibly project.

Will duplex printing be included in the project? 
 
Yes, use of duplex printing will be available as a part of the Print Responsibly project.  Duplex printing will be set as the default for printers that are a part of the Print Responsibly project.

Will multi-functional devices be included in this project? 

Yes, devices capable of printing, copying, scanning, and faxing will be a part of the Print Responsibly project.

Will printing from multiple platform types (Windows, Macintosh, Unix, etc.) be covered in this project? 
 
Yes, the devices put into place will be capable of working with multiple platforms including Windows, Macintosh, and Unix.

Will lab and/or office staff be able to clear paper jams? 
 
Yes, lab staff will be able to clear paper jams for lab printers. Office staff will also be trained in how to appropriately complete troubleshooting such as clearing a paper jam.

Will a two-sided document count as one print or as two prints? 
 
The cost will apply on a "per impression" manner so a document with printing on both sides would count as two pages.

Will those who do not have a BGSU username and password (guests) be able to print at campus locations under the Print Responsibly program? 
Yes, guest users will be able to print in the University Library using a guest ID.  Further information is available for reference at: http://libguides.bgsu.edu/alternativestoprinting

Are there suggested alternatives to printing in order to save costs?  
Yes, the following Think Before You Print tips are offered as alternatives to printing

• Email the document (or url) to yourself for later access.
• Use Print Preview.  Often blank pages will be included at the end of documents.  Print Preview can help you identify and print only the pages you want.
• Use smaller font sizes, single line spacing, and/or smaller document margins in order to fit more material on a page.
• Cut and paste on the information you need into a word process.  This especially helpful in printing only needed information from online sources.
• Avoid printing multiple drafts.  Complete editing online, instead.
• Ask others to provide materials to you in electronic format - and do the same for them.