> 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

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We are onboarding and offboarding various pieces of printing equipment from 13/07 - 18/07. The services we can provide during this period will be limited. Please reach out to <media-hub@unimelb.edu.au> if you have any questions.
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## Printer Status

Updated: 17 July 2026

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## Before you begin!

* Bring in your PDF on a USB stick!
* 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:

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[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.

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[MSD 1/MSD 2 Print, Scan and Copy](/print-room/printers-services/mfd-print-scan-and-copy.md)
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### 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.

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[Plotter A Large Format Printing](/print-room/printers-services/plotter-4-large-format-printing.md)
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[Plotter B1 Large Format Printing](/print-room/printers-services/plotter-4-large-format-printing-1.md)
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[Plotter B2 Large Format Printing](/print-room/printers-services/plotter-4-large-format-printing-2.md)
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### 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.

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[Embedding Custom Fonts](/print-room/file-preperation/how-to-embed-custom-fonts-into-your-pdf.md)
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[Bleed and Crop Marks](/print-room/file-preperation/bleed-and-crop-marks.md)
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[Booklet Exporting and Printing](/print-room/file-preperation/booklet-exporting-and-printing.md)
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[Managing Colours](/print-room/file-preperation/managing-colours.md)
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[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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[Staff Printing](/print-room/frequently-asked-questions/staff-printing.md)
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[Access](/print-room/frequently-asked-questions/access.md)
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