CampusPrint: Fast, Queue-Free Printing for Students

The Problem: Wasting Time in Print Queues

Printing assignments, project reports, or official forms is an unavoidable part of student life. Yet, the current process is often slow and frustrating:

• Long Wait Times: Students spend 20–30 minutes waiting in lines, sometimes even longer during peak hours.

• Cumbersome File Transfers: Using pen drives, emails, or messaging apps can lead to lost files or formatting errors.

• Limited Accessibility: Campus printers are often centralized, leading to congestion and inefficiency.

Why Current Options Don’t Work

• Most printers on campus operate independently with no central system.

• Existing cloud printing solutions are not customized for campus needs and lack integration with student accounts or payments.

• Students often end up juggling multiple methods just to get a single document printed.

Proposed Solution: CampusPrint

CampusPrint is a mobile and web platform that allows students to upload documents, select print preferences, and collect their prints from the nearest available campus printer — all without standing in line.

Key Features:

• One-Tap Upload: Students can upload PDFs, Word documents, or images through the app.

• Nearby Printer Matching: Jobs are automatically routed to the closest available printer.

• Custom Print Settings: Options for black & white or color, single/double-sided, number of copies, and binding.

• QR Code Pickup: Students simply scan a QR at the printer to collect their document.

• Digital Payments: Integration with UPI or campus wallets for a seamless, cashless experience.

• Queue Management: Smart scheduling prevents rush-hour bottlenecks and ensures fairness.

Benefits:

• For Students: Saves valuable time, reduces last-minute stress, and ensures secure document handling.

• For Campus Printers: Streamlines orders, reduces manual handling, and increases efficiency.

• For the Campus: Modernizes printing services, reduces congestion, and promotes digital adoption.