Hardware
Full time Faculty/Staff are equipped with a Mac or PC (laptop or desktop), monitor, docking station (if applicable), keyboard and mouse after consultation. A laptop bag and charger are included with the laptop. When an employee is hired and HR completes all the necessary paperwork they will send a notice to IT. Once we receive this notice, we create credentials and follow up with the new employee and assign and install equipment.
Software
Your office computer comes preloaded with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Professional. Users are encouraged to use Google Chrome and/or Firefox.
Printing
Most of our College printers are Multi-Function Printers (MFPs), meaning that you can print, copy, or scan to email. SMC uses a campus-wide “follow me” printing system. You can print from any computer and release the job anywhere across campus by swiping your Knightcard (ID) at the printer of choice. From college-owned computers, simply select either the “Black and White” or “Color” printer. Color printers are only available in two locations: Cheray 2nd floor, Saint Edmunds 221.
As part of our sustainability efforts, your print jobs will automatically default to the Black and White printer, your print job will be deleted from the queue if it is not printed within 24 hours, you have an option to delete unwanted print jobs, and all print jobs will print on two sides. If you want to print on only one side, print multiple copies or use finishing features (like staples), you’ll need to select Printer Properties and select the options you want.
