Reporting Problems to ACS
For lab-related problems not listed here, you can call the 24-hour Trouble Report Line, 858-534-3ACS (x43ACS). Please leave a detailed message explaining the nature of the problem, what you were doing when the problem occurred, computer(s) involved, and your location.
Operators are on site 24 hours a day during the week and 12 hours a day during the weekend. The duty operator will receive x43ACS calls by cell phone when in the field unless temporarily out of range. They check messages left on x43ACS regularly, so please leave a message for the most expedient service.
Specific issues:
Printer problems
Mac, PC, and workstation problems
Service outages affecting large groups of users
Other problems
Printer problems
Printer needs supplies (paper, toner, etc.):
Printing defects (smears, gaps, too light):
- Call x43ACS.
- Place a trouble report on the printer.
- Call x43ACS or submit an online Trouble Report Form.
No one can print:
- Place a trouble report on the printer.
- Send email to printers@ucsd.edu with information about the problem.
- Call x43ACS or submit an online Trouble Report Form.
Others can print, but not me:
- Check the status of your laser account.
- Consult the appropriate Step 1 Guide.
- Ask a Zebra for help.
Mac, PC, and workstation problems
One computer is broken/frozen/inoperable:
- Place a trouble report on the computer.
- Send email to acs-repair@ucsd.edu with information about the problem
- Submit an online Trouble Report Form.
All computers in the lab are broken/frozen/inoperable:
- Call x43ACS.
- Send email to acs-repair@ucsd.edu with information about the problem
- Submit an online Trouble Report Form.
Service outages affecting large groups of users
Can't connect to UCSD network in a way that usually works:
- Contact ACT (formerly Network Operations).
Can't login to server in a way that usually works:
- Call x43ACS.
Other problems
Equipment- or lab-related problems, including lab access:
- Call x43ACS.
Dialin accounts:
- Contact ACT (formerly Network Operations) billing department.
Student email accounts, laser printing accounts, general service issues:
- Contact the ACS Help Desk at x43ACS.

