You can print, copy and scan using the DS-Print service on the desktops in MCS computer rooms in Colleges and Departments. You can also print from your own device, either on or away from the University network, but you will need to install DS-Print software first. You pay for printing through credits either on your Common Balance or Local Balance. Many Colleges and Departments use the University-wide Common Balance, while some operate their own Local Balance scheme, which may include some free credits. If high-volume reprographics are needed contact our Printroom.
Installing DS-Print software
Students
Windows
Use Print Deploy using credits on either your Local Balance or Common Balance when connected to the University network. If you're away from the University network use Cloud Print for Windows with credits only usable from your Common Balance.
MacOS
Use DS-Print for macOS desktops and laptops using credits on either your Local Balance or Common Balance when connected to the University network. If you're away from the University network use Cloud Print for macOS with credits only usable from your Common Balance.
Chrome OS
Use Cloud Print for Chrome OS using credits on your Common Balance only, when either on or away from the University network. Local Balance is not supported.
Apple iOS
Use Mobility Print for Apple iOS using credits on you Common Balance only, when connected to the University network. Local Balance is not supported.
Android
Use Mobility Print for Android using credits on your Common Balance only, when connected to the University network. Local Balance is not supported.
Staff
Windows
You will typically only have credits on your Local Balance, so you should use Print Deploy when connected to the University network.
MacOS
You will typically only have credits on your Local Balance, so you should use DS-Print for macOS desktops and laptops when connected to the University network.
Chrome OS
You will typically only have credits on your Local Balance. These are not currently supported.
Apple iOS
You will typically only have credits on your Local Balance. These are not currently supported.
Android
You will typically only have credit on your Local Balance. These are not currently supported.
How to top-up your DS-Print credit
Local Balance credits
Ask your local IT staff about topping up your Local Balance credits. You can check your balance online via the My DS-Print portal.
Common Balance credits
You can top-up your Common Balance online using the My DS-Print portal, or with cash at some participating Colleges and Departments. The minimum top-up is £1, which buys about 20 black and white A4 sheets of printing or copying.
Where you can use DS-Print
You print in both Colleges and Departments. These tables tell you what printers are available and where to find them.
Colleges
| Local Balance: | Local and Common Balance: | |
| Churchill | Christ's | Newnham |
| Corpus Christi | Clare | Peterhouse |
| Emmanuel | Clare Hall | Queens' |
| Murray Edwards | Downing | Robinson |
| Pembroke | Fitzwilliam | Selwyn |
| Girton | Sidney Sussex | |
| Gonville & Caius | St. Catherine's | |
| Homerton | St. John's | |
| Hughes Hall | Trinity | |
| King's | Trinity Hall | |
| Lucy Cavendish | Wolfson | |
Departments