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UBC Mathematics: MathNet FAQ [Print Exams]


UBC Mathematics: MathNet FAQ [Print Exams]



Question: How to print exams to *Xerox* photocopiers from a PC in the photocopy room?
Date: Jan. 1st, 2023


*Notice: Please contact help(at)math if you have problem to sign-in to *gutenberg* PC in the photocopy room (MATX 1108).


How to print multiple copies of a file or print all files in a directory by using "Pxerox" command

  • The printing command,"Pxerox", and its usage: 
    	username@gutenberg:~$ Pxerox -h

        Print a file or all files in your directory to XEROX photocopies
	(FAQs: https://secure.math.ubc.ca/MathNet/FAQ/?PrintExams.html)

        Usage:  Pxerox [-h|-p |-f |-d |-s |-m |-n ]

        Options:
        -h              Help message
                        (Ex. Pxerox -h )
        -p printer      Specify a printer ("xerox" or "core"). *Default "xerox" photocopier
                        (Ex. Pxerox -p xerox)
        -f file/dir     Specify a file or directory to print
                        (Ex. Pxerox -f file_name)
        -d duplexing    Specify "y" for 2-sided or "n" for 1-sided printing
                        (Ex. Pxerox -d y); *Default "y" for duplex printing
        -s stapling     Specify "y" for staple or "n" for no staple
                        (Ex. Pxerox -s y); *Default "y" for staple file
        -m media size   Specify "l" for Letter size (8.5x11); "t" for Tabloid size (11x17)
			(Ex. Pxerox -m l); *Default "l", Letter size (8.5x11)
        -n #copies      Specify positive interger number of copies. *Default [1] copy file
                        (Ex. Pxerox -n x); It will print [x] number copies of your file

        Examples:
	*NOTE: Default printing Options: "Letter (8.5x11)", "2 Sided" and "Staple"

        - Print all files in your directory to [xerox] photocopier (8.5x11)
          $ Pxerox -f Directory_to_Print

        - Print [x] copies of your file to [xerox] photocopier (8.5x11)
	  (*Default Options + Manual Options: [x] #Copies)
          $ Pxerox -f File_to_Print -n x

        - Print [x] copies of your file to [xerox] photocopier (11x17)
	  (*Default Options + Manual Options: [x] #Copies, "Tabloid")
          $ Pxerox -f File_to_Print -n x -m t
  • Instructions for printing Exam files:

    1. Choose "Guest Session" and then log into "gutenberg" (Linux box in photocopier room - MATX 1108)
    2. Load your file/directory (Exams) on the "gutenberg" from your source (e.g. Owncloud, USB, etc...)
    3. Open a command line terminal window from the desktop menu or search for "lxterminal" app.

      From your terminal window, browse to the location where you load your file/dir and run your printing command:

      Examples
      - Print all files in your directory to [xerox] photocopier with Letter size (8.5x11) 
      $ Pxerox -f Directory_to_Print

        Print all files in [Directory_to_Print] directory to [xerox] photocopier
        Options:
		Media:		Letter (8.5x11)
		Tray:		Tray1
                Duplex:         YES
                Staple:         YES

        *NOTE:
         - Remember to check and load (8.5x11) papers into [Tray1] of [xerox] photocopier.

        Proceed [y/n]?
      - Print [x] copies of your file to [xerox] photocopier with Letter size (8.5x11) 
      $ Pxerox -f File_to_Print -n x

   	Print [File_to_Print] file to [xerox] photocopier
     	Options:
		Media:		Letter (8.5x11)
		Tray:		Tray1
                Duplex:         YES
                Staple:         YES
                Copies:         x

        *NOTE:
         - Remember to check and load (8.5x11) papers into [Tray1] of [xerox] photocopier.

       	Proceed [y/n]?
      - Print [x] copies of your file to [xerox] photocopier with Tabloid size (11x17) 
      $ Pxerox -f File_to_Print -n x -m t

        Print [File_to_Print] file to [xerox] photocopier
        Options:
                Media:          Tabloid (11x17)
                Tray:           Tray5
                Duplex:         YES
                Staple:         YES
                Copies:         x

        *NOTE:
         - Remember to check and load (11x17) papers into [Tray5] of [xerox] photocopier.

        Proceed [y/n]?
    4. Done


Tips:
  • Choose the default "xerox.math.ubc.ca" printer to print your exam file because its speed is almost two time faster than "core.math.ubc.ca".
    • Xerox B9100 (xerox.math.ubc.ca) speed: Up to 100 page per minutes
    • Xerox B8170 (core.math.ubc.ca) speed: Up to 72 page per minutes
  • By default, your print jobs will be held if you print to printer "core". You need to release the printed documents at its LCD pannel
    • At the printer control pannel, press [Home] button.
    • Touch [Jobs] Icon
    • Touch [Held Jobs] Icon
    • Release your jobs or print all
  • If you see a "Hold Jobs" message on the LCP photocopier screen, it might be either the paper tray was out of papers
    or staple cartridge was out of staples. You need to refill them.
  • Contact Math Office (Room: MATH 121) for help if you have any issues with the Xerox photocopies.