Students now have the option of using their Tufts ID cards to pay for printing and photocopying in the Eaton Computer Lab, as well as the Tisch and Ginn Libraries.
The cards will work the same way as the other pay-for-print cards. Vending points can be added in cash increments of $5, $10, and $20 or transferred from the Points Plus program.
The new machines will accept both student IDs and the Conway debit cards that were distributed this year and last. Non-students will be able to continue using the machines by purchasing the debit cards.
The pay-for-print program was instituted last year, and students began asking for a more convenient payment system almost immediately. The Tisch Library and Dining Services held off on creating the ID card program until this year until compatability could be assured between IDs and the card readers.
More reliable cash-to-points machines were also needed, which have now been updated by MacGray, the company hired by Tufts to replace the old ones.
A new machine has also been ordered for the copier room in Tisch Library, which will be installed next to the Automatic Debit Machine (ADM).
The free $10 copy card distributed by Eaton Computer Lab to students at the beginning of the year will still be available.
"I hope the students find it convenient - it feels like an additional service, and any time we can add a service to enhance student life we're all for that," said Director of Dining Services Patti Klos.
Paul Stanton, director of Administration of Tisch Library, agreed with Klos. "We're glad to be able to provide better customer service and yet another option to make the system a little easier for students to use."
Most students appreciate the ID card system, which was implemented Sept 27. "I think it'll be a lot more convenient than having an ID card and another copy card ... it's less of a hassle to keep track of one card than two," junior Adrienne Poon said.
- Ivy Cheng
