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 | |
| On Request | email be-help@uw.edu | Max 42″ | Semi-gloss/Photo | $0.01 | 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: see calendar below for ‘shift as Digital Commons’
For assistance after hours, visit CBE Computing in Gould 041 (top of back DC stairs), email be-help@uw.edu, or call 206-543-8531.
Tip: View calendar in Day or Week mode for easier reading
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.