Printing charging

[Richard Milne]

Hi,

As printing seems to be a 'hot' topic at present, I thought I should 
come out of lurker mode to see if anyone can help me.

Our University is designing a new building which is to contain a 
brand new library, and one of my tasks is to find the best way to 
introduce charges for the use of our laser printers.

I don't have a problem with printing from networked applications - 
we're currently looking at systems such as GPAS (Geomica Printer 
Accounting System) which will debit students Novell accounts.  
Unfortunately however there are a significant number of standalone 
applications, particularly CD-ROM stations which for one reason or 
another cannot be easily accessed from students Novell accounts.

If we absolutely had to, we could link the CD-ROM workstations to
dedicated printers which had coin units fitted, but this would
be an extremely expensive option.   Can anyone suggest a better
solution? 

Many thanks in advance

Richard
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Richard Milne, 
Assistant Librarian - Systems
Library Services, The Robert Gordon University, St. Andrews Street
Aberdeen, Scotland, AB25 1HG
T : (01224) 262883  E : r.milne at rgu.ac.uk
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