1. How do I print single-sided?

The Matthews Hall GACL encourages students to use double-sided printing by setting this option as default. Single-sided printing, however, is available as needed or preferred. In order to print single-sided you have to:

1. Click on the File menu and choose the Print... option.

2. Clickon Properties .

3. Click on the Layout Tab and under the Print on Both Sides box choose None. (Ask for assistance if needed)

3. Click on OK.

2. How do I print PowerPoint slides from WebCT? How can I print more than one slide per page?

Presentations on MS-PowerPoint are often posted on WebCT for students to access as needed. The best way to print these presentations is by opening them in PowerPoint. Follow these steps:

1. Click on the PowerPoint icon at the left-upper corner to save the presentation in the local computer.

2. Open the presentation in PowerPoint.

3. Click on the Office Button and choose the Print... option. 

If you prefer to print more than one slide per page, change the option "Print what:" to Handouts and choose the number of slides per page.

3. How do I save files to my CD-R/RW?

In order to save files to a CD-R/RW at the Matthews Hall GACL, you have to use the Roxio Creator DE software. Follow the steps:

1. First save the files to the Desktop or Temp folder (somewhere you will easily find them).

2. Click "Start>All Programs>Roxio Creator DE>Projects>Data" to open the program.

3. Click the Add button to locate your files.

4. Select the desired files by clicking on them (more than one file can be selected at once by holding the "Ctrl" key on the keyboard).

5. Click on "Add" to add the selected files to the CD project.

6. After that click on the "Red Button" to burn the disc.

4. How do I save a Word document as an Adobe PDF file?

PDF is used more frequently than Word to publish documents online. Follow the steps to convert a Word document into a PDF document:

1. Open the Word file.

2. Click on the Office Button and choose the Print... option.  

3. Change the printer name from BW_Double_Sided" to "Adobe PDF".

Although you are in a Print Dialog Box, the "OK" button will not print the document. It will prompt you to save the document as a PDF file.

5. Can I make photocopies at the Matthews Hall GACL?

The Matthews Hall GACL is not equipped with a photocopy machine. We have scanners that allow you to capture and save documents, but they require more work and time than regular photocopy machines. Moreover, multiple copies are not allowed in this computer lab.

6. How do I attach a file to an email?

The specifics of attaching a file to an email message vary from one email program to the next. In general, here's how you attach a file to an email message:

1. Note the name of the file you want to attach and where it is located on your computer.

2. Open a new email message.

3. Complete the email message as usual (subject, recipients, and text).

4. Click on the attach icon (often a picture of a paperclip) on your menu bar, or select the appropriate menu option to attach a file.

5. In the file attachment dialog box or window, select the file you want to attach. Click on Attach or Insert, as the case may be.

6. You should be able to view an icon or text of the file you just attached to verify that it is there. You can also click on the icon to open the file and verify that it is the correct file.

7. If you have more than one file to send, repeat this process for each individual file.

8. Send the message.

7. How do I print a document in color at the Matthews Hall GACL?

We now offer two color printers at Matthews Hall GACL, in order to use them do the following.:

1. Open the Office file.

2. Click on the Office Button and choose the Print... option.

3. Change the printer name from "BW_Double_Sided" to "Color_Double_Sided".

8. How many copies of one document and how many pages can I print at the Matthews Hall GACL?

A user is not allowed to print more than 20 pages per print job, and multiple copies are NOT allowed. Click for more on Printing Policies.