FAQs about Printing Points

Whether you are a brand new GRC student or just need a refresher, here are the answers to most Frequently Asked Questions about printing points:

How much does printing cost?

At the beginning of each quarter, all currently enrolled students receive a print allocation credit of 350 points*. Points are automatically debited every time you print. 

• Black & white prints are 1 point for each piece of paper.
• Color prints are 10 points each.
• Posters are 100 points each.

* Printing in GRC’s open computer labs is paid for out of the student Technology Fee, which also pays for computers, software, network, staffing, etc. The tech fee is overseen by a Tech Fee Committee made up of students and staff. The students on the committee are either student government reps or students appointed by student government.

Do printing points expire?

• Unused points accumulate from quarter to quarter, until a maximum of 1000 points is reached.  
• If you do not attend Green River for 6 months, your account will be deleted and all accumulated points lost.

How many pages can I print?

It depends! Printing in color or printing a poster using more printing points than printing black & white pages. See printing values above.

What if I run out of points?

You may add points at a cost of $.05/point to your account by purchasing $1, $5, or $10 print cards (20, 100, and 200pts) at the Paper Tree Bookstore or at the Kent Campus.

Can I check my point balance?

Yes. Students can check their printing balance through the PaperCut icon in the lower-right hand corner of the desktop toolbar or through this website: https://maidenhair.student.grcc.edu:9192/release

Why did my print job come out double-sided? What if I want single-sided?

In order to reduce the impact of paper use and printing on our environment, the default on all printers in the Information Commons is set to print two-sided pages. If you would like to print single-sided pages, please ask a student helpdesk worker or librarian to help change your printing options.

I need help printing. Who should I ask? 

Please ask a student helpdesk worker or a librarian for help!