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Printing from a Library Computer

There are two ways you can print using library computers:

A PRINTING PROCESS
FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF
A PRINTING PROCESS
FOR EVERYONE

Open a Terrapin Express Account
on your University I.D. Card

identification card image

PHOTOCOPYING PRICES:

B&W: 10¢ (1- or 2-sided)

 

PRINTING PRICES:

B&W: 10¢ (1-sided)
B&W: 14¢ (2-sided)

Color: 50¢ (1-sided)
Color: $1.00 (2-sided)*

*70¢ in McKeldin

You need to open a Terrapin Express (TE) Account before you can use your I.D. card to print or copy! Terrapin Express is a pre-paid debit account attached to your University ID card.

To open a Terrapin Express Account:

ONLINE:

  • Go to terpexp.umd.edu.
  • Click Open a New Account.
  • Log in with your Directory ID and password.
  • Read and agree to the Terms and Conditions.
  • Click Buy Terp to create your account
  • Then click Add Money to My Account to use a credit card to add money to your balance. A minimum of $20 is recommended for printing.

IN PERSON:
  • Bring your student I.D. and a minimum of $1.00 to:

    Contract Office
    Room 1109
    South Campus Dining Hall
    301-314-8068
  • Once your account has been activated, you can also add money to a Terrapin Express card using the Copy Card ATM machines in the Libraries.

Purchase a Photocopy Card
using a Copy Card ATM Machine

Photocopy card image

PHOTOCOPYING PRICES:

B&W: 10¢ (1- or 2-sided)

 

PRINTING PRICES:

B&W: 10¢ (1-sided)
B&W: 14¢ (2-sided)

Color: 50¢ (1-sided)
Color: $1.00 (2-sided)*

*70¢ in McKeldin

UM Libraries' Photocopy Cards are intended for visitors to the Libraries, and are available for purchase for $1.00 at Copy Card ATM Machines at all Libraries on campus.

Follow the directions on the machine to buy a card.

Photo of copy card atm

  • After purchase, the balance is 20 cents. Add more money to the card right away.

Need smaller bills?

  • Use the Bill-to-Bill Exchanger machine, located next to McKeldin Library's Copy Card ATM machines (by the Circulation Desk on the first floor).

Need more help? For further questions, contact the copy shop:

Photo of copy shop McKeldin Library Copy Shop
1st floor, McKeldin Library
301-405-9057
www.lib.umd.edu/COPY

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Last modified: August 19, 2010

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