Doc-Q-Ticket allows staff to send any print job directly to the Reprographics department work queue, to be printed out in the print room for you.

Doc-Q-Ticket replaces the old method of emailing documents to the repro@nortoncollege.net address.

Sending a job to Doc-Q-Ticket

On all staff computers you’ll find a printer called REPROGRAPHICS.  Printing something to the Reprographics printer sends it to the Reprographics department to be printed for you.  As such, this is best suited for bulk requirements.  Any software that can print, can send a job to Reprographics through Doc-Q-Ticket.

Configuring your request

When you print to the Reporgraphics printer it opens up the Doc-Q-Ticket program.   This allows you to specify certain details about your request.

The first page allows you to confirm your personal details (Name and email address) as well as confirming the required completion date.  It also allows you to add any notes with special instructions.

The second tab, JOB OPTIONS, is all about configuring your job.  This allows you to specify quantity, mono or colour and what type of paper you wish your job to be produced on.  You’ll notice that, as you build up your job, Doc-Q-Ticket keeps a running total of what the total cost of that job will be.  So, for instance, you can compare the cost of your job printed in colour against the cost of it printed in mono.

Once you’re happy with your job, tick the two boxes relating to copyright and confirming you’re happy with the details you’ve submitted and finally click OK.  Your job has been sent to Reprographics.

What happens next?

Once you send your job, it’s added to the Reprographics queue and will be released as quickly as possible.  Jobs will be released in order, based on the date required.  Once your job has been completed, you’ll be sent an email confirming its ready to collect.

What are ChromeBooks?

ChromeBooks are typically laptop style computers which, instead of running Microsoft Windows, run the simpler, streamlined Google Chrome software.  ChromeBooks don’t run the traditional software packages such as Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft office which our Windows PCs do.  Instead they run a version of the Google Chrome web browser, allowing users to access all of the web based resources on the Internet.

What are the strengths of ChromeBooks?

The Google Chrome software is much simpler that Microsoft Windows, making it much faster to boot and logon to than many of our Windows PCs.  They are cost effective, meaning we can buy two or three ChromeBooks for a traditional Windows Laptop.

What are the downside of ChromeBooks?

Compatibility.  Because they don’t run Windows, many of the peripherals you may have at home such as printers and scanners might not work with the ChromeBooks.   However, most new higher end printers are compatible with ChromeBooks.

How do I log onto a ChromeBook?

Rather than a College network account, you log onto a ChromeBook with a Google account.  All staff and students have had a Norton College Google account created for them, based on the format username@nortononchrome.org, where username is the same as your College network account.  Once you’re ready to start using your Google account, a password will be emailed to you.

As part of our Microsoft licencing agreement, staff and students are entitled to install Microsoft Office on up to 5 home computers and devices.

What is included with the Office 365 ProPlus benefit?

Staff can now install the following 5 copies on any machine additively on 5 tablets of their choice.

• Office 2016 Professional Plus
• Office 2016 for Mac  (and new Office for Mac when it comes out next year)
• Office for iPad (full featured)
• Office for iPhone (full featured)
• Office for Android tablet (when it comes available)

Requirements

Before you begin, make sure the computer or device is compatible.

• Windows.  Windows 7, 8.1, or 10
• Apple OSX.  OSX 10.5.8 (Leopard)
• Apple IOS (iPad/iPhone).  IOS7 or above

*If you have an older version of Windows, you can download and install the Office 2010 version instead.

How to install Microsoft Office on a Windows or Apple iMac computer.

1. Logon to your college email.
2. Click on the COG icon (Settings) in the top right and then choose Office 365 Settings.
3. A new page will open.  Click on the INSTALL STATUS tab.
4. Click on the INSTALL DESKTOP APPLICATIONS text.
5. The Office download and install page is loaded.
6. Click on the INSTALL button and follow the on screen instructions.

How to install Microsoft Office on an Apple IOS or Android device

1. From the Apple or Android Play App store locate and download the individual apps for Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
2. Once downloaded, run one of the applications and sign into it with your College email address and password.  If prompted, select ‘Work account’.