Printing and copying
Throughout the university you can print, copy and scan via multi-function printers (MFPs). To use them you will need a LU-card.
Printing from a workstation with computer
- Make sure you have enough credit on your account (see credit).
- Send a print request from the computer.
- Go to a multi-function printer (MFP) and log in using your LU-card or by manually entering your student account details on the screen.
- Select the document you want to print.
Printing from your laptop, tablet, phone etc.
- Make sure you have enough credit on your account (see credit).
- Choose your system in the table below and install the PaperCut app.
- Follow the instructions for your system (see table).
- Choose the document you want to print. You will now be able to select the ‘LU card printer’.
| System | Download link | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Download | Instructions |
| iOS | Download | Instructions |
| Windows | Download | Instructions |
| Mac OSX | Download | Instructions |
| Linux Ubuntu 22.04 | Download | Instructions |
| Linux Ubuntu 24.04 | Download | Instructions |
| Linux Fedora 40 | Download | Instructions |
Credit
To use a multi-function printer you must have sufficient credit on your LU-card. There are two ways of loading credit onto your account:
- Via the Webprint website
- Via a PinPoint using your bank card
You can find PinPoints at the following locations:
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Leiden |
The Hague |
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| University library | |
| Plexus Student Centre |
Refund of credit
- If you lose credit due to a printer malfunction, you can report it via this form.
- Do you have a balance greater than 3 euro that you won’t use any more? You can request a refund by completing this refund form. Refunds can only be made into Dutch bank accounts and a charge of 3 euros administration costs applies.
Manuals
Printer instruction videos
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Watch the video on the original website orProblems with printing or copying
Report it via the support form for LU-card printing and copying.
No printing via USB
For security reasons, it is no longer possible to print via the USB ports on the printers.
Graphic Centre
For larger print and copy requests, contact the Graphic Centre. Send an email to grafischcentrum@ufb.leidenuniv.nl.
Printing at LUMC
Students can print at the following LUMC-locations:
- Building 3: 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor
- Building 1: Walaeus library
In order to print, you have to send a 'printopdracht' to a LUMC-printer. First however, you have to register for an account and credit and install a driver or application. More information is available in the handleiding printen voor studenten (in Dutch).