Open-use computer rooms

Overview

There are open-use computer rooms available in the South, Subaru, and ALMA buildings at the NAOJ Mitaka campus. These rooms have terminal computers/PCs and large-format printers that users can use. Anyone who visits the room can use them (some devices require an account).

Open-use rooms	Location	Opening hours
South bldg. open-use room (A and B)	South bldg. 2F	Open 24 hours
Subaru bldg. open-use room	Subaru bldg. 1F	Open 24 hours
ALMA bldg. open-use room (room 101)	ALMA bldg. 1F	10:00-16:30 on weekdays

About each room

• South bldg. open-use room (A and B)
  Rooms A and B are two connected rooms.
  Three large format printers are available for printing A0 and B0 size posters.
  Operator staff are available on weekday afternoons. Feel free to ask them if you have any questions or need printing support.

Equipment	Number	Notes
Open-use Linux Terminals	13	No MDAS account required
Open-use PCs(Win,Mac)	4	English I/F available
Large format printers	3	Output from open-use PCs
A4 network printer	1	Usable from devices within NAOJ network
A3 scanner	1	Connected to one open-use PC(Win)

• You can use large format printers to print on A0, B0 size glossy paper, plain paper, and cloth paper.
  The large-format printers will be used from the open-use PCs.
• A printer driver must be installed to use the A4 network printer. It is already installed on open-use PCs.
  You can find the printer's IP address on the site.

• Subaru bldg. open-use room
  Normally, the east side of the room (central building side) is an open-use area, and the west side (large seminar room side) is the ‘Subaru and TMT Visitor Room’ managed by the Subaru office. If you would like to use the entire room, please contact us.

Equipment	Number	Notes
MDAS Terminals	6	MDAS account required
Open-use PCs(Win,Mac)	2
A4 network printer	1	Usable from devices within NAOJ network
A4 scanner	1	Connected to one open-use PC(Win)

• A printer driver must be installed to use the A4 network printer. It is already installed on open-use PCs.
  You can find the printer's IP address on the site.

• ALMA bldg. open-use room (room 101)
  Alma Project is responsible for managing the room. The Astronomical Data Center (ADC) manages the equipment, such as terminal machines. Please consult Alma Project if you have any requests regarding room usage (e.g., if you would like to temporarily occupy and use the room).
  The room will be locked outside opening hours. You need door unlock number during closing hours. Please contact Alma Project for the PIN.

Equipment	Number	Notes
MDAS Terminals	10	MDAS account required
A4 network printer	1	Usable from devices within NAOJ network

• A printer driver must be installed to use the A4 network printer. It is already installed on open-use PCs.
  You can find the printer's IP address on the site.

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