> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/print-room/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/print-room/master.md).

# Printing at the MSD Media Hub

Read our how to's to learn about printing and other services we offer. Learn file preparation techniques to achieve the best print outcome. See our Frequently Asked Questions and staff printing guide.

## Printer Status

Updated: 28 August 2026

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## Before you begin!

* Bring in your PDF on a USB stick!
* bring your student ID!
* Drag your PDF onto the desktop!
* Top up credit [here](https://print.unimelb.edu.au/user)

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## First time? check this page:

{% content-ref url="/pages/-M55hKcffY40eAYi2mET" %}
[Self Service System](/print-room/self-service.md)
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## Settings and guides:

### Print, Scan, Copy - A4, A3&#x20;

We have 2 Multi-function Devices (MFD) these deal with general document printing.

{% content-ref url="/pages/-LXS0H-LxlRWNUS3J6y6" %}
[MSD 1/MSD 2 Print, Scan and Copy](/print-room/printers-services/mfd-print-scan-and-copy.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### Plotter Printing - A2, A1, A0, Banner printing

We have 3 types of plotters. Read the below articles to learn how to send a print to each device.

{% content-ref url="/pages/-M0FpUEnd12mDM8tndTF" %}
[Plotter A Large Format Printing](/print-room/printers-services/plotter-4-large-format-printing.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/BjdUeATCW6WqWAW1UkrK" %}
[Plotter B1 Large Format Printing](/print-room/printers-services/plotter-4-large-format-printing-1.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/FniLp94TmFIQjYsZ4qT2" %}
[Plotter B2 Large Format Printing](/print-room/printers-services/plotter-4-large-format-printing-2.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### Binding & Trimming

Learn to use the print room's binding and trimming facilities.

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[Binding and Trimming](/print-room/printers-services/binding.md)
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## File Preparation

Prepare and optimize your documents for printing at the MSD Media Hub.

{% content-ref url="/pages/-LXMhK0IHpzUdQ\_wjozJ" %}
[Embedding Custom Fonts](/print-room/file-preperation/how-to-embed-custom-fonts-into-your-pdf.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/-M6340kZyNwjmJMmzAKK" %}
[Bleed and Crop Marks](/print-room/file-preperation/bleed-and-crop-marks.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/-M63A8R4SDUPJTL9QPp9" %}
[Booklet Exporting and Printing](/print-room/file-preperation/booklet-exporting-and-printing.md)
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{% content-ref url="/pages/-M63SFLMRHvxexPeGhH6" %}
[Managing Colours](/print-room/file-preperation/managing-colours.md)
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{% content-ref url="/pages/-M5\_YYRXHxYk89Ud2yxV" %}
[Understanding Paper Size](/print-room/file-preperation/understanding-paper-size.md)
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## FAQ

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[Media Hub FAQ](/print-room/frequently-asked-questions/print-room-faq.md)
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{% content-ref url="/pages/-LwMZNOvIbzPOTKb5CAH" %}
[Staff Printing](/print-room/frequently-asked-questions/staff-printing.md)
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{% content-ref url="/pages/-LXMgpwJyPYZxyMtCo0f" %}
[Access](/print-room/frequently-asked-questions/access.md)
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