Printing

You can print out documents

• using the computers in the pools (see list below) or
• via online form (Postscript or PDF) for the VPP printers
  in HG E 23 and KOL E 18.

Rules and Limits of Printing

There is a 10 MB limit per printing job, however no limit on the number of printing jobs.

Computer Pools

Login with the account name and password on the login sheet lying next
to the computer station. The computers accept USB sticks. All print job arrive at the Print
Release Station in the room. Follow the description on the sheet "Using the computer terminals". In case of problems please ask the supervisor for support or a local student.

Online Form

You can order the printing of your document from your laptop
(e.g. with WLAN). Fill out the form for Postcript files or PDF
files. Choose a username with up to 8 characters, e.g. "JSmith" (for John Smith). Go to the
chosen room (HG E 23 or KOL E 18). All print jobs arrive at the Print
Release Station. Find the job with your name (chosen in the above
form) and start the printing. Follow the description close to the
printer or ask a supervisor for support.

Form for Postscript files ->
Form for PDF files ->

Creation of a Postscript file from your application

To create a Postscript File from your application, install the VPP-Printerdriver on Windows Vista/XP as follows (requires Administrator rights):

1. Run the Program vppdrvs.exe. On the Unsigned driver warning press Continue. This is not a problem, because only the printer description files (.PPD) are installed. The Postscript driver programcode is part of Windows.
2. Install a New Printer (Start->Settings->Printers->Add Printer). Select Local Printer. Select FILE: for Printer Port. Under Manufacturer, select VPP, and VPPDRIVER under Printers.

When selecting this Printer in your application, it generates a Postscript file on your harddisk which you can send with the form Print a Postscript File.

Provided by VPP Service Informatikdienste ETH Zurich