Guide to Using OneDrive for WEPA Printing
Action required: Move your WEPA print documents from Google Docs to Microsoft OneDrive (included with your University-provided Microsoft 365). This guide shows you how to sign in and where to store files so they print reliably with WEPA.
Why switch to OneDrive for WEPA printing
Better compatibility: OneDrive and Office apps (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) produce print-ready files that align with WEPA drivers.
Included with your University account: No extra purchase needed.
Automatic versioning and recovery: Easily restore earlier versions if needed.
Seamless sign-in on WEPA kiosks: Access OneDrive directly at print stations.
What you need before you start
Your University email and password.
An internet browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Step 1 — Sign in to Microsoft 365
Open the Microsoft 365 portal: http://portal.office.com
Enter your University email address (example: name@university.edu) and complete sign-in.
Step 2 — Open OneDrive
From the Microsoft 365 app launcher (grid icon), select OneDrive.
In OneDrive, create a folder named “WEPA Prints” to keep all print-ready files together.
Tip: Keep your WEPA files in Word (.docx) or PowerPoint (.pptx) for the most reliable results. If your layout is final, you can also save as PDF.
Step 3 — Move your existing Google Docs files
In Google Drive, open each Google Doc, Sheet, or Slide you need to print.
Download a Microsoft-compatible copy:
Docs: File > Download > Microsoft Word (.docx)
Slides: File > Download > Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx)
Sheets: File > Download > Microsoft Excel (.xlsx)
Return to OneDrive and upload those files into your “WEPA Prints” folder.
Step 4 — Print from a WEPA kiosk using OneDrive
Go to a WEPA print station and choose to print from cloud storage.
Select OneDrive and sign in with your University credentials if prompted.
Open your “WEPA Prints” folder and select the file to print.
Best practices for trouble-free printing
Use standard fonts (e.g., Calibri, Arial) to avoid substitutions.
Check page size and margins before uploading (Letter size for most assignments).
If a document’s layout is critical, export to PDF from Word/PowerPoint and print the PDF.
Quick reference
Task | Where to click | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Open OneDrive | http://portal.office.com > App launcher (grid) > OneDrive | Creates your cloud folder for WEPA files. |
Download from Google Docs/Slides/Sheets | File > Download > Microsoft format (.docx/.pptx/.xlsx) | Ensures full compatibility with Office and WEPA. |
Need help?
If you get a sign-in or printing error, contact the Help Desk at 203-254-4069 or create a Help Desk ticket at stagsupport.fairfield.edu .