Printing in the Pool

Where can I print?

There is one laser printer each in rooms 2.207 and 2.213, free for students to use. They are accessible by the names d2207 and d2213, respectively.

What should I keep in mind?

No paper provided! Please bring your own paper (A4, 80 g/m²). Lightweight or pre-punched paper often causes paper jams. The institute does not supply or sell paper.

Tip: Before printing, check whether other jobs are already in the queue – they will be printed on your paper. Please cancel any jobs you no longer need.

Printing under Linux

Linux can print PostScript files (.ps) directly:

lpr file.ps                    # print to default printer
lpr -P d2213 file.ps           # print to a specific printer

For other formats, use the corresponding application (Firefox, Evince, etc.) and its print function. Convert .dvi files first using dvips.

Managing the Print Queue

View the print queue:

lpq -P d2207

Example output:

d2207 is ready and printing
Rank    Owner   Job     File(s)            Total Size
active  egon    86881   file1              2048 bytes
1st     fritz   86882   file2              2048 bytes
2nd     hans    86883   file3              6144 bytes

Remove your own print jobs:

lprm -P d2207 -     # remove all your jobs from d2207
lprm -P d2213 -     # remove all your jobs from d2213