Free Copy/Print Service for University Students 'Tadacopi' Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Tadacopi celebrates its 20th anniversary and launches a direct print function from smartphones.
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Smart Campus Inc. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tetsuro Kitayama) is pleased to announce that its free copy and print service for university students, 'Tadacopi,' will celebrate its 20th anniversary on April 6, 2026.
This milestone year sees the introduction of a new feature allowing direct printing from smartphones, further enhancing the convenience of students' academic and extracurricular activities.
A Free Copy Service Supporting Students' Academic and Extracurricular Activities for 20 Years
'Tadacopi' launched in 2006. With its unique business model of using the back of copy paper as advertising space, it has supported university students financially by providing printing infrastructure on campuses nationwide, serving a large number of students.
Initially offering only copying functions, the service evolved from 2019 onwards to include scanning and printing capabilities, and further expanded to offer free full-color printing, supporting students' learning and challenges.
Changes in On-Campus Printing Environment Triggered by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Since the spread of COVID-19, the on-campus printing environment has undergone significant changes. Due to infection control measures and reviews of facility operations, the number of on-campus copiers available for students' free use has tended to decrease.
On the other hand, while lecture materials and handouts have shifted from traditional paper distribution to digital sharing, opportunities for students to print materials as needed have increased. These changes are transforming the on-campus printing environment from a 'fixed service to student-led learning infrastructure.'
'Tadacopi' has adapted to these changes in learning styles by expanding its functions to include scanning and printing (including full color) in addition to copying. We will continue to promote initiatives to improve convenience in response to the evolving academic and extracurricular activities of students.
Introduction of New Functionality for Direct Printing from Smartphones
To commemorate the 20th anniversary, we are launching a function that allows direct printing from smartphones. This will provide a seamless printing environment for lecture materials, reports, and documents required for job hunting, without the need for a PC. (Note: This may not be available on campuses with older machine installations.)
While digital learning materials are becoming more prevalent, the demand for printed materials remains high. We aim to improve convenience to match students' learning styles.
Providing Free Services Utilizing an Advertising Model
'Tadacopi' allows university students to copy, scan, and print for free by displaying advertisements on the back of copy paper.
This creates a value cycle where companies gain new touchpoints with students, and students are provided with an environment that supports their academic and extracurricular activities.
