Quick Links: Scanning—Printing—Plotting—Pricing—Help Desk Hours—Contact Info
CBE Computing Resources
Three facilities available to CBE students:
- Archnet – Architecture Hall, Room G051 (24/7 access for CBE students via Husky Card).
- 3 Win 11 computers, 2 large format Plotters, 1 Dawg Prints printer. 1 small scanner.
- Digital Commons – Gould Hall, Room 007 (Open during standard building hours, after hours for CBE students via Husky Card).
- 60 Win 11 computers, 1 large format plotter, 1 Contex large format scanner, 1 Dawg Prints printer, 3 small scanners.
- Studios – Architecture and Gould Halls, (24/7 access for specific CBE students via Husky Card or Room key)
- 1 Win 11 computer, 1 Dawg Prints printer, and 1 small scanner.
Scanning
- 40″ Contex Large Format Scanner (DC)- Recommended Settings:
- Resolution: 150 dpi
- Color Depth: 24 bit
- B/W: Graytone
For tracing paper: use fixed paper width taped to white backing sheet (cut from roll above large cutter, secure with trace tape on leading edge and sides).
- Epson GT-15000 Tabloid Scanners (DC & Archnet) (use VueScan software).
Printing
How to Print
We recommend printing as PDF for consistency. Detailed guides available:
- Plotting from Acrobat on a Mac
- Plotting from Acrobat on a PC
- Plotting from InDesign on a Mac
- Plotting from InDesign on a PC
Laptop Printing Setup
Install Dawg Prints on your personal computer: Dawg Prints Installation Guide
CBE Dawg Prints Printer Locations:
(All dawg prints printers are duplex capable and support letter (8.5×11) and tabloid (11×17)).
- Digital Commons (Gould 007): Color laserjet
- CBE Library (Gould 334): Color laserjet
- Archnet (Arch G051): Color laserjet
- Studios: B/W laserjets
Payment: UW Husky Card only. Add funds: Husky Card Online Card Office
Refunds: For unprinted/misprinted jobs, email uwcshelp@uw.edu or submit via Dawg Prints Refund Page
Standard Dawg prints Printing Prices:
| Paper Size | Single-Sided B&W | Double-Sided B&W | Single-Sided Color | Double-Sided Color |
| 8.5″ x 11″ (letter) | $0.12 | $0.23 | $0.50 | $1.00 |
| 8.5″ x 14″ (legal) | $0.17 | $0.33 | $0.50 | $1.00 |
| 11″ x 17″ (tabloid) | $0.24 | $0.47 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
Plotting
Archnet Plotting
Large format plotting charged by square inch. Special media (semi-gloss, photo paper) available on request – email be-help@uw.edu
Digital Commons Plotting
HP DesignJet Z6810 – 36″ wide, heavyweight coated matte paper
Process: Submit plot from DC workstation to ‘CBE Plotter’ → Review with DC Help Desk staff → Pick up and pay at DC Help Desk (Husky Card only).
Important Notes:
- Maximum length: 120 inches (10 feet)
- Priority for CBE students; non-CBE UW affiliates may use on non-interfering basis
- Remote accommodations available – email be-help@uw.edu
Plotter Pricing
| ARCHNET PLOTTERS (per square inch) | DIGITAL COMMONS PLOTTER (per running foot) | ||||||
| Queue Name | Plotter Model | Width | Media | Cost/sq inch | User Category | Price/foot | |
| Matte 42 Wide | HP DesignJet Z9 | Max 42″ | Coated HW matte | $0.01 | CBE Students/Staff/Faculty | $4.00 | |
| Fast 36 Wide | HP PageWide 4250XL | Max 36″ | Coated matte | $0.005 | Other UW Students/Staff | $8.00 | |
| Pricing as of July 1, 2025 | |||||||
Key Differences:
- Archnet: Charged by square inch (area of image)
- Digital Commons: Charged by running foot (length of paper used)
- Digital Commons max length: 120 inches (10 feet)
- Always preview before sending to avoid unnecessary charges
Help Desk Hours
Archnet
Lab Access: 24/7 via Husky Card for CBE faculty, staff, and students in CBE degree programs.
Staffed Hours: See calendar below for ‘shift as ArchNet’.
For assistance after hours, email be-help@uw.edu, or call 206-543-8531.
Digital Commons
Lab Access: Open access from 8am-6pm m-f. After hours via Husky Card for CBE faculty, staff, and students in CBE degree programs
Staffed Hours: We generally have both the Digital Commons and ArchNet service desks staffed Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 6:00PM and Saturdays 10:00AM to 6:00PM, but there may be occasional gaps.
When the service desks are unstaffed, visit CBE Computing in Gould 041 (top of north Digital Commons stairs) for assistance. Questions after hours may be addressed to be-help@uw.edu, or call 206-543-8531.
Contact Information
- Archnet and DC Support: be-help@uw.edu
- General CBE Computing: be-help@uw.edu
- CBE Help Line: (206) 543-8531
- Dawg Prints Refunds: uwcshelp@uw.edu
Questions? Contact the help desk during staffed hours or email for assistance.