Sometimes it is harder to select an appropriate printer than to choose a computer. A low cost, ink jet printer is a good investment for light use. A large laser printer can occupy a lot of space in a small room. Information Technology Services and the Library provide color printers and a number of laser printers for student use. You might also coordinate with your roommate.
Many students share a printer between two systems.
Tell me about the residence hall network. This provides access to the Internet, e-mail, and access to the academic file servers used in the labs. Microsoft Internet Explorer and Office software is included. Many faculty provide notes and other course materials through the file servers. Your computer should have an Ethernet connector built in or a 3Com Etherlink III or Etherlink XL Twisted Pair network adapter.