Moraine Park Technical College uses myPrint as its print management system. The purpose of this system is to provide equitable and supportive printing options for registered students, encourage responsible printing choices, reduce the amount of printing waste, and practice responsible stewardship of financial and environmental resources.
Each student registered for any class at MPTC will be credited with a $40 one-time print allowance, which equates to approximately 500 black and white pages. Once a student selects “print” in a document or web page, the student will confirm the print job through a myPrint pop-up window, the document will be sent to the printer, and the charge will automatically be deducted from the student’s account. Students are welcome to add additional money to their accounts with a credit card either online using PayPal at http://myprinting.morainepark.edu. Below is a list of frequently asked questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Prints will be deducted from your print allowance based on the following table:
| Size | Black and White (BW) |
Double-sided (BW) (Limited Availability) |
Color (Limited Availability) |
Double-sided Color (Limited Availability) |
| 8.5 x 11 or 8.5 x 14 |
$0.08 per page | $0.08 per page | $0.18 per page | $0.28 per page |
| 11 x 17 | $0.13 per page | $0.18 per page | $0.28 per page | $0.43 per page |
| Plotter Prints | $0.08 per foot | N/A | $0.13 per foot | N/A |
Rates are subject to change and will be communicated via the portal.
How do I print a job?
The procedure for printing a job for each application is the same as before but a myPrint pop-up confirmation window will appear to confirm to proceed printing at the cost shown.
What is my username and password?
The username and password for myPrint is the same as it is for your College student account.
What are the defaults of each print job?
All printers will default to grayscale (black and white) and double-sided (duplex) printing where available; students can change the default for each job under the printer properties option on the print feature. Note that not all printers are color capable or will print duplex.
Will I be notified when my print balance is getting low?
You will receive an e-mail message to your @student.morainepark.edu email address when the print balance drops below $2.00. You can also check your account balance at http://myprinting.morainepark.edu.
Will I be allowed an overdraft if my print job is larger than my remaining print balance?
No, students will not be allowed to print beyond their existing balances. Students will receive an immediate notice via a “pop-up” message when their balance is insufficient to print the current print job. Students must add money to their account before the print job will process.
Can I check my print balance from home or at school?
Students can check their print balance and print history at http://myprinting.morainepark.edu from any computer on or off campus.
What happens to my unused print balance?
The remaining balance is carried forward through each semester; print balances cannot be forwarded to other individuals.
Can I print personal items with my $40 print balance allotment?
No. The Moraine Park student print allotment is to be used for school related purposes only.
How do I print a curriculum module?
All modules (syllabi, learning plans, student handouts, scoring guides, etc.) will be in your online platform course. If you are taking a traditional, face-to-face course, your modules will also be loaded by your instructor into our online course platform. Your instructor may put the course module on the colleges “O” drive. Check with your instructor on the first day of class.
Can I get cash from my account or use it to pay fees at the College?
No. This amount is provided to ensure students have access to printing resources in order to enhance student learning and accomplish academic work. It can’t be withdrawn in cash or transferred for any other purpose.
Can I print from my laptop on the campus’ wireless system?
Yes. Web Print allows you to print from your own device to any Lab or Library printer at MPTC.
Can I get a refund for a misprint?
Credits will only be given for printer malfunctions such as paper jams, smeared toner, garbled print, etc. Credits will not be given for user errors or unwanted printouts.
Credit for printer errors will be issued through the library. Bring the damaged prints to the circulation desk and speak with a staff member and your account will be credited immediately if the refund is approved.
Will myPrint automatically log off when I’m done printing my job?
No. Students must log off of the computer to avoid others from using their remaining print balance. Refunds will not be issued for failing to log out of myPrint.
I’m not a Moraine Park student. Can I print on campus?
Yes. Guests will be required to pay for all prints. Library staff can show guests how to add money to a guest account in each library.
Where can I print?
Campus computers are set with a default to print on the print device located within the room or nearby area.
- Read the material online or email documents to yourself for reading or printing at home
- Download articles or documents to a jump drive
- Utilize the Save-As-PDF feature in Microsoft Office 2010 and post on Canvas
- Talk to your instructor about ways to handle class materials that reduce printing
- Proofread your documents before printing; choose Print Preview before printing to reduce mistakes
- Print double-sided whenever possible
- Print only the pages you want; enter pages you want to print under the Settings option
- Print just the information you want; highlight the text, select the Print Option, and choose Selection
- Print presentations as handouts to get six slides to a page
- Print library articles from the originating web site (when available)
Where are printers located?
Black and white printers are currently located in all classrooms and labs. Double-sided and colored printing is currently limited to campus library printers.
Questions regarding your printing balance?
Please contact our Help Desk anytime – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!
On-Campus: Extension 4357
Local (Fond du Lac): 920-924-3481
Toll-Free: 1-877-230-3509
Do I get a refund of my personal deposit to the system if I leave Moraine Park?
No. Your deposit into the PayforPrint system is non-refundable and must be used for College printing to deplete the account. Refund exceptions are made for misprints from the print devices and may be requested from the library staff.