TEC Computer Lab

The TEC Computer Lab is located in the Technology (TEC) Building, Rooms 112 & 113

The following resources are available:

Computers and Printers
Other Hardware
Computer Related Help (IT)
Computing Accounts
Software Accessibility
GIS Data Links
Additional Resources
Plotter Printer Instructions

Computers and Printers:

14 DELL Computer Stations with internet access
Black/White Laser Jet Printer
Color Laser Jet Printer
Large Format Plotter –
(For Geoscience Department use only) – Instructions here

Other Hardware:

Flatbed Scanner
Slide Scanner
Large Format Scanner

Computer Related Help:

For questions/problems related to software, hardware,
web, email, computing accounts, contact UNLV IT at:

IT Help Desk
(702)895-0777
Email: ithelp@unlv.edu

Computing Accounts:

Faculty: Requesting a Faculty Web Account

Students: Setting up Student Computing Account

Software Accessibility:

Additional Resources:

NGS Coordinate Conversions Tool
Google Earth
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology: Current research on geologic mapping, mineral resources, engineering geology, environmental geology, and hydrogeology
USGS : Real-time data on natural disasters, resources, innovations in STEM, and more

Poster Plotter Instructions:

All users must have authorization from the department.

Save your poster in Adobe Illustrator (*.ai) format, or save as a *.pdf file from Adobe Illustrator. Please do not bring your poster file in PowerPoint format (*.ppt) as this format is incompatible with the plotter and WILL NOT print properly. Likewise, files converted to *.pdf format from PowerPoint will be reduced to 8.5″ x 11″ which will cause pixilation and fuzziness when the poster is enlarged to the original dimensions for printing.

Please verify that the dimensions of your poster are correct. Also, view your poster at 100% to see how it will look when printed, and correct any issues with pixilation or fuzziness if necessary.

The available paper roll sizes for the Geoscience plotter are 36″ and 42″. We recommend designing your posters with at least a one inch margin on all sides to ensure that the entire poster will print without cutting off any edges (Example: If you choose to use the 36″ paper, make your poster 35″).

Paper finishes are flat/matte (heavy weight coated) or glossy (high gloss photo).

Extensive or dark colors cost more than sparser, lighter colors. Similarly, posters plotted on glossy paper are significantly more expensive than flat-finish posters.

As a general guideline, posters that include a number of images and graphics reproduce well on the glossy paper. Posters with few or simple graphics, or that are primarily text, will reproduce well on the flat (coated) paper, at less cost to you.

Posters take at least 30-45 minutes to print and dry completely. Formatting your document may take longer. Plan ahead to allow ample time for printing

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