The multifunction copier/printers installed on campus are more cost efficient and environmentally friendly than individual inkjet printers. Faculty and staff are encouraged to take advantage of these local network printers instead of using individual desktop machines. You will see substantial savings on replacement ink cartridges, save paper by duplex printing, and help reduce our carbon footprint. Plus, stretching your legs every so often to visit a network printer will be good for your health!

If your local network printer does not print in color, your print job can be uploaded to the Digital Storefront for printing by Printing, Publications and Mailing Services (PPMS). To set up a Digital Storefront account, contact Susan at ext. 3055 or by e-mail at ssombeck@iwu.edu.

Also, remember to take advantage of campus resources when you need printing or copier supplies for your department:

1) Order printer cartridges through Information Technology Services. Their suppliers can save you as much as $200 per cartridge compared to other third-party vendors.

2) It is University policy that all paper be ordered through PPMS, which has negotiated more favorable pricing than an individual department could obtain. All paper ordered by PPMS for copying and printing now contains eucalyptus fibers, a less expensive and more sustainable source than traditional wood pulp. This paper absorbs less moisture and performs better in campus machines. In addition, all University stationery contains 100 percent post-consumer waste, in keeping with Illinois Wesleyan’s commitment to sustainability.