Student Printing

Owned by Robert Fricke
Last updated: Aug 17, 2023
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All student printing will be done using Wēpa.

What is Wēpa?

Wēpa is a printing service that allows students to upload their documents from campus and personal computers, tablets, and smartphones. Then, students can simply print from any of Whitman's numerous Wēpa printing kiosks.

How do I log in to the printing kiosks?

One way to log in to a Wēpa printing kiosk is by using your swipe card. Upon your first time swiping to log in, the kiosk will require you to create a six-digit PIN. You will need to enter this PIN each time you swipe in thereafter.

You can reset your PIN, if forgotten, by logging in to your account using instructions found later on this page ("How do I access my Wēpa account?").

You can also log in by opening the Wēpa Print app, pressing "Tap to Login," and resting your phone against the yellow NFC login icon on any Wēpa kiosk.

Not a fan of either of those methods? Click the link on a Wēpa kiosk touchscreen that allows you to log in using your Whitman credentials.

How do I print?

There are several methods you can use to upload your documents for printing:

Traditional

  1. Download the Wēpa print driver one time to your local device.

    1. Campus computers already have the Wēpa print driver installed, but you will have to download the driver to your personal computer using instructions found later on this page ("How do I download the Wēpa print driver onto my computer?")

  2. Once the driver has been installed, open your desired document, and choose File > Print.

  3. Select your preferred Wēpa printer.
  4. Click Print.
  5. Log in to any Wēpa printing kiosk on campus, and print your document using the instructions on screen.

Web

  1. Log in to wepanow.com/webupload using instructions found later on this page ("How do I access my Wēpa account?").
  2. Select Document Upload.
  3. Choose your file.
  4. Set your print options. Then, click the button that says Send print options.
  5. Review your results, and follow the instructions on your screen.

*Note that Wēpa codes consist of 3 letters followed by 3 numbers

Mobile

  1. Download the "Wēpa Print" app from the App Store.
  2. Open the app, and choose Get Started.
  3. Select Choose your School. Type and select "Whitman College."
  4. Click Whitman Login. Sign in to your Whitman account.
  5. Follow the instructions that appear on screen.

Email

  1. Attach your document(s) to an email, and send the email to print@wepanow.com.
  2. When you receive a reply, follow the provided instructions.
    1. If you have a Wēpa account, the email reply should look like this:
    2. If you do not have a Wēpa account, the email reply should look like this:

      * The Wēpa Code is the sequence of 3 letters followed by 3 numbers shown above the file name ("OOD161" in this case). 
  3. Modify your print job by clicking on the Edit options button.

Cloud

  1. Ensure that you've set up access to Google Drive, Box, OneDrive, Office 365, and/or Dropbox on your Wēpa account (instructions found later on this page).
  2. Log in to any Wēpa printing kiosk, and access one of the accounts listed above.
  3. Print using the instructions on screen.

USB

  1. Insert your USB drive at any Wēpa printing kiosk.
  2. Follow the instructions on screen.

Canvas

  1. Log in to any Wēpa printing kiosk.
  2. Access your Canvas files.
  3. Print using the instructions on screen.

How do I download the Wēpa print driver onto my computer?

  1. Go to https://wepanow.com/printdriver.
  2. Ensure that the selected driver is correct. Click the Download button.
  3. A download package should appear at the bottom of the page. Click on it.
  4. Follow the instructions to install the driver. Agree to the Software License Agreement. 
  5. Once the print driver has been installed, select the option that says This is my personal computer. Then, click Next.
  6. Type and select "Whitman College." Then, click Next.
  7. Log in using your Whitman credentials.
  8. Make a note of the printing instructions. Then, click Finish.

Where are printing kiosks located?

You can locate Wēpa printing kiosks here. Enter "Whitman College" or the zip code (99362), set a parameter distance, and submit your search. Blue icons indicate working print kiosks, and red icons indicate non-working print kiosks.

You can utilize any working print kiosk, even ones not on Whitman's campus—which are located in:

  • Penrose Library, Ground Floor → 3 stand-up kiosks and 1 sit-down kiosk 
  • Hall of Music, Room 101 (Listening Library) → 1 stand-up kiosk
  • Maxey Hall, First Floor Student Lounge → 1 stand-up kiosk
  • Olin Hall, Second Floor Study Lounge → 1 stand-up kiosk
  • Hall of Science, First Floor STEM Hub → 1 stand-up kiosk
  • Reid Campus Center, First Floor Fireplace Lounge → 1 stand-up kiosk and 1 sit-down kiosk 

All Wēpa printing kiosks are wheelchair accessible.

How do I access my Wēpa account?

  1. Go to wepanow.com. Click the blue Login button in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Under the School dropdown field, type then select "Whitman College." Wait for a few seconds; do not input anymore information.
  3. You will be directed to a new page. Sign in using your Whitman credentials.
  4. Click the link that says Click here to complete your login and go to Members Area.

How do I set up Google Drive access?

  1. Log in to your Wēpa account using the instructions above.
  2. Click the green Link Account button next to the Google Drive icon.
  3. Select your Whitman account on the next page.

  4. Click Allow when Wēpa asks for permission to access your Google Drive files.

How do I set up access to Box?

  1. Click the green Link Account button next to the Box icon.
  2. Log in using your Whitman email address and password or through Single Sign-On (SSO).
  3. Follow the instructions on the resulting pages.

How do I set up access to OneDrive, Office 365, and/or OneDrive for Business accounts?

  1. Click the green Link Account button next to the OneDrive icon.
  2. Log in to your Microsoft Office account using your Whitman credentials.
    * All students may download Microsoft Office 365 for free! Find instructions for how to do so here.
  3. Click Accept when Wēpa asks for permission to access your Microsoft Office files.

    * Linking OneDrive automatically links Office 365 and OneDrive for Business.

How do I set up Dropbox access?

  1. Click the green Link Account button next to the Dropbox icon.
  2. Sign in with Google, Apple, or your Whitman email and password.
  3. If you sign in with Google, allow Dropbox to access your Google account.
  4. Follow the instructions on the resulting pages.

How is printing charged?

All students receive a yearly $35 quota for printing.

  • single-sided black and white printing costs 6 cents per page
  • double-sided black and white printing costs 11 cents per page
  • single-sided color printing costs 35 cents per page
  • double sided color printing costs 68 cents per page

* If the quota is depleted, additional funds can be requested by emailing Wēpa at whitmanfunds@wepanow.com 

Have more questions about Wēpa?

Visit their support page at support.wepanow.com.

Or, contact the WCTS Help Desk at (509) 527-4976 or helpdesk@whitman.edu.