Colorado State University

CNS Computer Lab

Published on May 8, 2012 11:19 am MT
Updated on March 20, 2024 9:47 am MT

Bring Your Own Device Printing is Available

In an effort to reduce traffic due to printing needs, BYOD printing is available so that you can print to this computer lab from your own computer. Please see the following for more information: https://cnsit.colostate.edu/kb/bring-your-own-device-printing/

Welcome to the College of Natural Sciences Computer Lab website. The computer lab is funded by your CNS Undergraduate Technology Fee. Whether you are completing a homework assignment, printing lecture notes, or simply checking your e-mail, the CNS Computer Lab will provide you with a quiet, comfortable environment in which you can enjoy state of the art computer hardware running on a high-speed Internet connection.

Affiliation Requirements

This lab is available for any undergraduate student in the College of Natural Sciences, and any other student that is taking a class in the College of Natural Sciences.

Location

The CNS Computer lab is located in the Biology Building room 126 (south-east corner of the building).

Hours and Availability for Spring 2024

The lab will open on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024.

These lab hours are subject to change without notice.

Special Lab Hours for Holidays & Intersessions
Spring Break – 03/11/2024 through 03/14/2024 – Closed

Computer Hardware

The computing lab has a total of 17 computers running Microsoft Windows 11.

Printing

The CNS Computer Lab comes equipped with high-speed black and white laser printing. However, because printing is a costly service to maintain a print quota is enforced.

Current Quota: 800 credits per user per semester.

In order to check your current print quota, please use the following online tool.  Please note that your account to print is created after you submit your first print job in the lab, so this tool will only show you information if you have already printed in the lab during the current semester.

CLICK HERE TO CHECK YOUR PRINT QUOTA

Once you run out of quota, you will not be able to print. Additional quota will not be granted for any reason. As a result of these restrictions you must be very careful about what you are printing. Some useful tips include always printing in duplex mode (both sides), and only printing what is absolutely necessary – don’t print one Power Point slide per sheet. Please address the lab consultant on duty for tips on smart printing.

Trouble printing PDFs?  Try these tips!

Poster Printing

The CNS lab is equipped with one Poster Plotter. This printer come equipped with 36″ rolls of paper. Please remember that your poster can be no longer than 36″ on one edge. This device was purchased with Undergraduate Tech Fee funds and its use is strictly restricted to CNS undergraduates for CNS undergraduate classes.

Graduate students, Faculty, Staff, and Undergraduates from any other college are not permitted to use this device.

It is strongly encouraged that all students wishing to print a poster sign up for a time slot ahead of time.  To sign up, simply visit the lab ahead of time and fill out the information requested in the red binder located next to the lab monitor’s desk.

Please review the following printing instructions BEFORE trying to print: https://cnsit.colostate.edu/kb/biology-126-poster-printing-instructions

Location

CNS Computer Lab
Colorado State University
Biology Building 126
Department of Biology
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1878

Questions or Comments

If you have any general questions about the lab or would like to submit a comment or suggestion, please feel free to Contact CNSIT.