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''):
- available in black-and-white and colour
- most printing stations are on the main floor
- find an extra printer in the Digital Scholarship Commons on the third floor
Large format printing:
- print documents up to 36" wide at custom lengths
- uses low quality paper: best for drafts or prototypes
- request a print with the large format printing form
- pick up your print in the Digital Scholarship Commons
3D printing:
- submit a model to be 3D printed in the library
- cost varies by weight and materials
- order your 3D print job with the 3D printing dashboard
- read our 3D printing FAQ to learn more
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.
Microform scanning is available in the Microforms Room on the lower level of the library.
Priestly Library
The Diana M. Priestly Library offers printing in black-and-white and colour on letter-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.
- Open the file you would like to print on a library workstation.
- Select Print.
- When selecting a printer, choose one of these options:
- LIBR-BW – black and white
- LIBR-CLR – colour
- LIBR_MM (black and white, colour, additional paper sizes)
- Please note that the printer defaults to double-sided printing.
- Select Print.
- Go to a printing station computer (located next to the printers) and log on with your Netlink ID and password.
- Select Print to release your print job.
- 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.
| Library services |
Cost (black and white) |
Cost (colour) |
|---|---|---|
| Letter-size printing | $0.12 | $0.40 |
| Large format printing | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Letter-size photocopying | $0.12 | $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.
Copyright
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.