Printing, Scanning, and Copying at Courant

Please note that all printers that are not Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) are in the process of being phased out. For general information regarding the new Multi-Function Devices at NYU, please refer to this following link: NYU Print Service for Departments. Undergraduate and Masters students are encouraged to instead use NYU Print Service for all of their printing needs. 

Courant has a number of printers available for our faculty, researchers, staff, or students with a Courant computer account.

In most common spaces at Warren Weaver Hall and 60 5th Avenue, you will find a variety of mainly HP black & white and color printers, along with multi-function devices (MFDs) that are equipped with copying, scanning, and printing capabilities. Printer names generally reflect relevant details like function, manufacturer or location - most black & white printer names begin with bwpr, color printers with cpr, and multi-function devices with mf. A list of Courant printer names and locations can be found at our Location of Public Printers page.

Printers in private offices or semi-private areas (i.e., "private printers") are for use by the occupants only. If you inadvertently send a job to one of these printers, please remove it from the print queue immediately.

Due to the cost of supplies, color printers at Courant are generally restricted to faculty, staff, and research assistants. 

Access to the multi-function devices is typically granted to faculty, researchers, staff, and PhD students at Courant. Those who have a role in teaching Courant classes can also be authorized for tap access to the copier and scanner functions. Unlike the other printers, the multi-function devices are part of the NYU-wide printing infrastructure, NYU Print Service for Departments. 

Usage Policy

Like all other Courant technical resources, printing access is restricted to members of the Courant community. These printers are not general NYU resources.

  • Please refrain from printing large jobs or an excessive number of jobs during the hours of peak usage.
  • Please refrain from printing numerous copies of jobs. These printers should not be used in place of a copier, instead please use the MFDs.
  • These printers are NOT for commercial use. Such use can result in immediate suspension of printing privileges, pending an inquiry by the relevant department.
  • Do not change universal printer settings through the control panel / on the printer itself.
  • Please pick up all printouts or remove your job from the print queue if you can't wait for it to be printed. If you cannot remove a job after following the instructions below, please report it to  helpdesk@cims.nyu.edu.

Reporting a Problem

Report all problems with the printers to helpdesk@cims.nyu.edu. Include the name of the printer and a complete description of the problem. One of the most common problems is a printer jam and while we don't mind if you try to remove the offending paper, please proceed with the utmost of care. If even a tiny piece of paper rips off and is left inside the printer, it could require a service call and thus put the printer out of commission for a day or two.

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