Cutting excessive student use of printer paper

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From: Phil Carter
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 1991 01:25

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    We have a number of laser printers, HP DeskJets, etc about the
campus which use single sheet paper. We are finding that students
are using an enormous amount of paper and ink (the DeskJet ink
costs more than the paper) and that 99% of students' printout
finishes in the garbage bin. We want to cut down on the wastage
and are interested to know if anyone has some suggestions for
this problem. For example, students could pay for their paper.
Is it possible to install coin or card operated printers?

Any suggestions would be most appreciated.

Thanks.


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  Phil Carter		  Computing Services Centre,   
  Academic Programmer  	  Deakin University, Warrnambool campus          
  carterp@deakin.oz.au    Princes Highway,		             
  Tel: +61 55 618427      Warrnambool 3280,  AUSTRALIA

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Subject: Cutting excessive student use of printer paper
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