Who can use a computer?
How do I use a computer?
Are there time limits?
How does queuing work?
How does printing work?
How do I pay for printing?
How does the t-shirt printing work?
Can I do the really large printing?
Can I copy CDs?
How do I access the wireless network?
Do you sell computers or software?
Who can use a computer?
From 2008 only Student Union Members have access to SCC computers. There are basic computers with word processing, printing and internet access. The desktop publishing computers such as Adobe Suite, QuarkXPress, Final Cut Pro, Macromedia Suite and many more programs.
Student Union members get discounted printing, discounted CDs and DvDs, access to scanners, desktop publishing, digital image and video editing software.
How do I use a computer?
To get on a computer
- Come up to the Help Desk
- Provide your student card
- Tell us what sort of computer you need (Windows, Mac, any special software like Photoshop)
- We’ll give you a card assigning you to a particular computer
When you’ve finished
- Bring your computer card back to the Help Desk.
- Pay for any printing.
- We’ll return your student card to you.
Are there time limits?
- 1 hour on all computers.
- But you can stay on longer if no one is queuing.
We'll come around and let you know if you've gone over time and there are people waiting.
How does queuing work?
- If all the computers are in use, we'll put your name on an electronic waiting list
- Please then wait along the window next to the Help Desk (so other users can get to the desk)
- When a computer becomes available, we'll call out your name
You should always come up to the Help Desk first, even if there are people lined up along the window. If we don't put your name in the waiting list, you might be waiting a long time.
How does queuing work? How does printing work?
For Black and White printing
- Log on as above
- Pick up one of our Black and White Printing Helpcards
- Check there are no blank pages in your document
- When you print, it comes straight out of the printers opposite the Help Desk
- Collect your printing from there
- Pay for it when you log off
For Colour Printing
- Pick up one of our Colour Printing Helpcards
- Follow those instructions.
- You print job goes into a holding queue
- Ask the staff at the Help Desk to release it for you
Please note all printers are turned off half an hour before closing time.
How do I pay for printing?
In cash. We also accept EFTPOS or credit cards for amounts over $20.
We do not accept Unicard cards.
We charge per side for both black and white and colour printing. Blank pages must be paid for, so check for blank pages at the end of your document before you print.
How does the T-shirt printing work?
- Bring your t-shirt and image up to the SCC
- We'll put you on a computer, and help you print your image on to our special heat transfer paper
- We then use our heat press to press it on to your t-shirt
You should allow 2 working days for your t-shirts to be ready.
Your image can be either a file to be printed, or a paper version to be photocopied.
The t-shirt should be white or light-coloured, and made from an iron-able material like cotton.
Please note that the heat press can cause some slight discolouration of the fabric.
Can I do really large printing (such as A1 or A0 size)?
The SCC can only print up to A3 size. If you need to do A1 or A0 printing, talk to the Imaging & Poster service at the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. Their website is at www.anatomy.unimelb.edu.au/services/imaging/index.html
Can I copy CDs and DVDs?
Normal copyright laws apply – we cannot help you illegally duplicate copyright material. With that in mind, you can copy CDs/DVDs that are not protected by copyright.
Do you sell computers or software?
No, we're just a lab where student union members can use computers.
If you need to buy a computer, every Thursday the Age newspaper includes the Green Guide. This always has lots of ads for companies selling computers and software, so that may be a good place to start.
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Posted Thursday 31 January, 2008. Updated Friday 7 November, 2008.
