> 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/printers-services/printing-on-your-own-media.md).

# Printing on Your Own Media

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To avoid damaging your paper and our printers, please approach our staffs if unsure. Plotter C custom media prints must be handled by Media Hub Staffs
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Please bring extra pieces of paper for testing or incase of error prints as we don't guarantee all paper stocks will print perfectly the first time. 
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## Paper Stock Requirements 

Example of Acceptable Paper stocks

* Coated Bond (Matte)
* Gloss
* Silk 
* Parchment 
* NeverTear 

Stocks with various textures such as canvas, glitter, metallic are **incompatible** with the printer and are NOT to be loaded in the multi-purpose tray. Any media that contains fibers that easily are removable and can damage the printer (i.e. *glitter*) are not to be printed onto. 

Staff at ABP Media Hub will load your paper into the output tray (MSD 2) and then proceed to the ABP computers to set up the specifications 

Please note the MSD2 Printers are *Canon Multi-Function Devices*. They are *Laser* printers in which paper should be bought accordingly.

Information regarding printer compatibility needs to be clearly visible when speaking with Media Hub staff so that it is safe to be loaded into the Multi-Purpose Tray. 

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We stress the importance of laser compatible paper, any other paper stock will melt in the printer causing major damage. Printing may be rejected if not within acceptable criteria.
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### MSD 2 Media & Size

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MSD 1 output tray can be used to print on external media provided by students up to size SRA3 (320 x 450 mm)

***Coated paper:***

* GSM: 106-220
* Up to SRA3
* Subject to rejection if not within acceptable criteria&#x20;

***Tracing paper:***

Laser compatible tracing paper is **necessary**&#x20;

* GSM: 64-81
* Up to SRA3

***Transparency:***

Laser compatible transparency paper is **necessary**&#x20;

* GSM: 151-209
* Up to SRA3
* &#x20;Select "Clear Film" under (Properties > Paper/Quality > Media) if "Transparency" causes conflicting settings
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| Printing avaliable via Multi-Purpose Tray                  | Weight      | Size                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| ---------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Plain                                                      | 52-256 GSM  | <ul><li>Standard A Series </li><li>Standard B Series </li><li>Inch Paper</li><li><p>Non standard:</p><ul><li>99 mm x 139.7 mm TO</li><li>320 mm x 457.2 mm</li></ul></li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| Recycled                                                   | 64-81 GSM   | <ul><li>Standard A Series </li><li>Standard B Series </li><li>Inch Paper</li><li><p>Non standard:</p><ul><li>99 mm x 139.7 mm TO</li><li>320 mm x 457.2 mm</li></ul></li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| [Coated](broken://pages/-Mgcryr6VoxVkHxc0zuL#coated-paper) | 106-220 GSM | <ul><li>Standard A Series </li><li>Standard B Series </li><li>Inch Paper</li><li><p>Non standard:</p><ul><li>99 mm x 139.7 mm TO</li><li>320 mm x 457.2 mm</li></ul></li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| Tracing Paper                                              | 64-81 GSM   | <ul><li>Standard A Series </li><li>Standard B Series</li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| Transparency                                               | 151-209 GSM | <ul><li>Up to SRA3</li><li> Select "Clear Film" under (Properties > Paper/Quality > Media) if "Transparency" causes conflicting settings</li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| Labels                                                     | 151-209 GSM | <ul><li>Standard A Series </li><li>Standard B Series </li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| Envelope                                                   | 75-105 GSM  | <ul><li><p>No. 10(COM10) </p><ul><li>104.7 mm x 241.3 mm</li></ul></li><li><p>Monarch</p><ul><li>98.4 mm x 190.5 mm</li></ul></li><li><p>DL</p><ul><li>110 mm x 220 mm</li></ul></li><li><p>ISO-C5</p><ul><li>162 mm x 229 mm</li></ul></li><li><p>Nagagata 3</p><ul><li>120 mm x 235 mm</li></ul></li><li><p>Yougatanaga 3</p><ul><li>120 mm 235 mm</li></ul></li><li><p>Kakugata 2</p><ul><li>240 mm x 332 mm</li></ul></li></ul> |
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### Plotter C Media & Size

Custom Media Printing must be done through Media Hub Staffs. Bring your media to the Media Hub Staff at the desk during staff hours.

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**Matte**
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Doubleweight Matte Paper, Enhanced Matte Paper, Presentation
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Paper Matte, Singleweight Matte Paper, Ultra Premium
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Presentation Paper Matte

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**Glossy/Photo Paper**
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Poster Paper Production (175gsm), Poster Paper Production (210gsm),
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Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170gsm), Premium Glossy Photo
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Paper (250gsm), Premium Luster Photo Paper, Premium Luster
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Photo Paper (260gsm), Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Premium
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Photo Paper Semi-Gloss, Premium Semi-Gloss Photo
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Paper (250gsm)

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**CAD**
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Blueprint Paper, Matte Film, Tracing Paper, Tracing Paper
&#x20;(Low Duty) <br>

**Canvas**
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Canvas Satin, Canvas Matte
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| Printing avaliable via Multi-Purpose Tray | Weight      | Size                                                                                                   |
| ----------------------------------------- | ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Plain                                     | 80-300 GSM  | <ul><li>Standard A Series </li><li>Standard B Series </li></ul>                                        |
| Matte/ Glossy/ Photo Paper                | 120-300 GSM | <ul><li>Standard A Series </li><li>Standard B Series </li><li>US-ANSI</li><li>US-ARCH</li></ul>        |
| Tracing Paper                             | 80-160GSM   | <ul><li>Standard A Series </li><li>Standard B Series</li></ul>                                         |
| Canvas                                    | 120-270 GSM | <p></p><ul><li>Standard A Series </li><li>Standard B Series </li><li>US-ANSI</li><li>US-ARCH</li></ul> |
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## Payment for MSD2

Similar to *normal* printing via MSD 2, you will be able to release your prints via PaperCut.&#x20;

* Press "Print" to be prompted with an instruction to enter your Student ID&#x20;
* Swipe your Student Card over the card reader

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If this is your first time printing, an error may display "*invalid ID".* This is a common first-time user error,  wait 5 (or so) minutes and try again.
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* Then, swipe your Student Card at the PaperCut release station
* Press "Release"
* The printer should then release the your work via the Output Tray.&#x20;

Paper Types according to the printer.&#x20;

## Payment for Plotter C

Printing prices are the same as normal prints and Media Hub staff will charge you through an eftpos machine (currently, this is the only accepted payment method)