Frequently Asked Questions


How much does it cost to print? How do I add more money to my printing account?

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Campus system costs for printing:

  • Regular (8.5x11) Black & White
    • 4 cents per page (default double-sided)
    • 5 cents per page (single-sided)
  • Regular (8.5x11) Color
    • 25 cents per page (default single-sided)
    • 24 cents per page (double-sided
  • Oversize (11x17) Black & White
    • 19 cents per page (double-sided)
    • 20 cents per page (single-sided)
  • Oversize (11x17) Color
    • 49 cents per page (double-sided)
    • 50 cents per page (single-sided)

UMKC students, staff, and faculty receive $42.50 of free printing each semester. This is your print quota. After you have used up your free printing for the semester, your account will begin using RooBucks for printing; you will be prompted to confirm each print job. You can add money using the RooBucks account system. Quotas reset each Spring, Summer, and Fall semester.

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