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Paying for Print Jobs/Photocopies in the Library

Scope: This guide explains the two ways you can pay for printing/photocopying in the Libraries.

Students, Faculty, Staff Visitors

Open a Terrapin Express Account

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Print:
B&W: 10¢
Color: 50¢
Copy:
B&W: 7¢
Color: 70¢

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.

Open a TE Account:

ONLINE

  • Start at www.testudo.umd.edu
  • Click Financials then Terrapin Express Inquiry
  • Click View Terrapin Express
  • Log in with your Directory ID and password
  • Use a credit card to open a new account or to add a minimum of $20 to your balance.
  • You must click Finish to activate your account.

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

    McKeldin Library Copy Shop
    1st floor, McKeldin Library
    301-405-9057
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  • OR Bring your student I.D. and a minimum of $20.00 to:

    Contract Office
    Room 1109, South Campus Dining Hall
    301-314-8064

Purchase a Photocopy Card

Photocopy card image

Print:
B&W: 10¢
Color: 50¢
Copy:
B&W: 10¢
Color: $1.00

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?

  • Break large bills at the McKeldin Copy Shop, Monday - Friday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
  • OR 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).
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    Photo of bill changer

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Last modified: January 24, 2006

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