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I can’t log in to Cardinal Print with my Stanford ID. Why isn’t my Stanford ID working with Cardinal Print?

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I can’t log in to Cardinal Print with my Stanford ID. Why isn’t my Stanford ID working with Cardinal Print?

The Cardinal Print program is accessible for Stanford University faculty, staff, contractors, and students with active Stanford affiliations. If you are an active faculty, staff, contractor, or student and your card is not allowing you access to Cardinal Print, here are some solutions and tips that can help:

  • Remove your card from your lanyard or wallet and place it on the card reader separately. The card reader may try to read other cards and this will cause interference. (Examples: Clipper Card, School of Medicine ID, building access badge, apartment fob). They don’t work well with obstructions and will not work through most wallets or purses. If you keep your card in a holder with your Clipper Card or hospital badge, you will need to pull the card from the holder to use with a card reader. Another suggestion is to keep the card in a separate holder but on the same clip.

  • Only your Stanford University ID card is compatible with the Cardinal Print card reader. Other cards like School of Medicine or recreation center cards will not work. If needed, request a Stanford University ID card ↗︎.

You can also log in using your mobile ID ↗︎ or touch the screen to enter your SUNet ID and Password using the keypad provided. If needed, request a new Stanford University card.