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Viking Print
Viking Print
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Printing at DMC Libraries
Del Mar College Libraries offers free printing to all currently enrolled DMC students.
As a print management solution, DMC Libraries has implemented Viking Print to cut down on waste and encourage students to only print what is necessary for academic purposes.
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How do I start a Viking Print account?
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Viking Print Money / Costs
At the beginning of each semester, DMC students are given $5.00 total in non-refundable, free Viking Print money. This includes black & white and color prints.
Costs per sheet
- Black & White (single-sided sheet): $0.01
- Color (single-sided sheet) $0.10 for first six pages per day
- $.50 after the sixth page, single sided color sheets
Unused free Viking Print money is NOT carried over from semester to semester.
Note: Viking Print money is not actual money. It is free money/credits given for printing purposes ONLY
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Requests for additional Viking Print Money
Students may request additional Viking Print money through our online form.
- Once the printing allowance has been exhausted or has reached a balance of $.50, students will have the option to request additional Viking Print money.
If the remaining balance is more than $.50, a refill request will not be processed.
- Refills are granted in $1.00 increments, one time per day.
- Please allow up to 1-3 business days for requests to be processed.
- Requests received after 6:00 pm will be considered next business day.
Please note that the print refill process and policies are subject to change.
- Once the printing allowance has been exhausted or has reached a balance of $.50, students will have the option to request additional Viking Print money.
How to Use Viking Print
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Printing from a workstation
View step-by-step instructions on how to print from a workstation.
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Mobile Printing
View step-by-step instructions on how to do mobile printing on Viking Print.
Note: In order to use mobile printing, the mobile device must be on the DMC network.
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Tips to reduce printing
- When printing from the Internet, highlight text and use the print selection option.
- Don’t print a draft for minor revisions.
- Print preview documents to catch errors before printing.
- Use smaller fonts, when possible.
- Print more than 1 page per sheet of paper.
- Print PowerPoint slides 3, 4, or 6 per page with black and white, no background.
Ask yourself – Does this really need to be printed?
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I check my Viking Print balance?
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How Do I request additional Viking Print Money if I exhaust all my free money?
Students may request additional Viking Print money through our online form.
Once the printing allowance has been exhausted or has reached a balance of $.50, students will have the option to request additional Viking Print money.
If the remaining balance is more than $.50, a refill request will not be processed.
- Refills are granted in $1.00 increments, one time per day.
- Please allow up to 1-3 business days for requests to be processed.
- Requests received after 6:00 pm will be considered next business day.
Please note that the print refill process and policies are subject to change.
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How do I get a refill at the beginning of a new semester?
Student Viking Print accounts will automatically be filled at the beginning of each semester. -
Can I accumulate my free Viking Print money, semester to semester?
No, unused free Viking Print money is NOT carried over from semester to semester.
Viking Print money is non-refundable.
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Where can I use Viking Print?
Heritage CampuS
- Stone Writing Center, Coles Classroom Building - CB 116
Windward Campus
- Barth Learning Resources Center
- Academic Learning Center, ET Building - A123
Oso Creek Campus
- Oso Creek Campus Library, 1st Floor
- Stone Writing Center, 2nd Floor
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Who can I contact if I need more information?
Heritage Campus
- Stone Writing Center: (361) 698-1364
Windward campus
- Barth Learning Resources Center: (361) 698-1754
- Academic Learning Center: (361) 698-1860
Oso creek campus
- Oso Creek Campus Library: (361) 698-1048
- Stone Writing Center: (361) 698-2099
Page last updated October 5, 2023.