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Printing, copying & scanning

We offer a variety of options for printing, copying and scanning personal and library materials. Anyone who has a Netlink ID can use these services.

Alumni and community visitors can borrow a temporary Netlink ID from the Ask Us Desk and use our public computers to print.

Printing

Letter-size printing (8.5''×11'') is available on black-and-white and colour printers. There are printing stations on the lower level, the main floor and in the Digital Scholarship Commons on the third floor.

Legal-size printing (8.5''×14'') available at the printing station at the back of the main floor. Legal-size printing is also available in the Diana M. Priestly Library.

A large format printer is available in the Digital Scholarship Commons on the third floor. This printer uses low quality paper that is suitable for drafts or prototypes. Prints will be 36'' wide and available in custom lengths. Use our large format printing form to request a print. 

Microform printing is available in the Microforms Room on the lower level of the library.

Visit Zap Copy in the SUB or Blink in the UVic Bookstore for additional printing services.

Copying

Black-and-white photocopying is available on letter-size paper. Colour photocopying is only available on legal-size paper.

There are photocopiers on the main floor and in Special Collections on the lower level. Learn more about Special Collections copy services.  

Scanning

Scanners are available on the main floor, second floor and third floor, as well as in Special Collections on the lower level. Learn more about Special Collections scanning services.

Use our scanners at the back of the main floor to scan on a higher quality for film or more detailed items.

The scanners do not connect to personal laptops. You will need to use a workstation located next to a scanner.

Contact for information about archival or microfilm scanning.  

Priestly Library

The Diana M. Priestly Library offers printing in black-and-white and colour on letter-size or legal-size paper. The printing station is on the main floor.

There is one scanner available on the main floor free of charge.  

How to print

You can print from library computers or your own devices. 

  1. Open the file you would like to print on a library workstation.
  2. Select Print.
  3. When selecting a printer, choose one of these options:
    1. LIBRBW – Black and White
    2. LIBRC – Colour
    3. LIBRMM (Black and White, Colour, additional paper sizes)
  4. Please note that the printer defaults to double-sided printing.
  5. Select Print.
  6. Go to a printing station computer (located next to the printers) and log on with your Netlink ID and password.
  7. Select Print to release your print job.
  8. Your ONECard account will be automatically charged for the print job.

You must be a current student, faculty or staff member with a valid NetLink ID to print from your own device. University Systems provides step-by-step instructions for setting up wireless printing. 

Costs

Pay for printing with your UVic ONECard.

To use our photocopiers and microform reader-printers, buy a copycard from the Ask Us Desk at Mearns - McPherson or the front desk at Priestly Library. These cards are reusable and do not expire.

Printing, photocopying and scanning costs.
Library services

Cost (black and white)

Cost (colour)
Letter-size printing $0.12 $0.40
Microform printing $0.20 $0.20
Large format printing $5.00 $5.00
Letter-size photocopying $0.12 $0.40
Legal-size photocopying $0.40 $0.40
Scanning Free Free

Need help?

Visit the Ask Us Desk for help.

Staff in the Priestly Library, Special Collections and the Digital Scholarship Commons can also help.

Remember to follow the Canadian Copyright Act and the Access Copyright License rules when printing, copying and scanning. These restrictions are posted at printer and photocopier stations.

Check out the copyright website for more information.