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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:

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
  • Architecture and Landscape Studios: B/W laserjets

Payment: UW Husky Card only. Add funds: Husky Card Online Card Office. Note that it may take up to 24 hours for funds to become available.

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. ArchNet is a self-service location and print jobs are released by using a Husky Card.

Digital Commons Plotting

Plotting Tips PDF

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

Departmental Plotting

CBE-IT can process departmental plotting requests from ArchNet or the Digital Commons. Please email be-help@uw.edu with your request and be sure provide the following information:

  • A link to a location such as OneDrive, SharePoint, or Google Drive, where the files to be plotted are available. Ensure that the link is set such that it may be opened by anyone at at UW.
  • A list of specific sizes, orientations, and print counts for each item. Do not submit a table since UW’s ticketing system may not show the correct formatting.
  • The worktags that should be used for billing.

Note that a departmental Husky Card can also be used in both locations.

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

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.

ArchNet

Lab Access: 24/7 via Husky Card for CBE faculty, staff, and students in CBE degree programs.

Staffed Hours: See calendar below for ‘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: See calendar below for ‘Digital Commons’.

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

Questions? Contact the help desk during staffed hours or email for assistance.