Printing

Overview

Printing is available from most Library computers, including those in the public areas and the two computer labs. A valid SF State ID (OneCard) or Guest Card with sufficient value is required. Instructions for printing are available at each computer in the Library. Ask for help at service desks nearest your Print Release Station.

Prices and Sizes

Notes:

• Printing must be paid for at the appropriate Print Release Station with the SF State ID (OneCard) or a Guest Card.
• Adding money to your OneCard can be done at one of three VTS machines on the 1st floor or online with a credit card (MasterCard only) on the OneCard website (click on Add Money to Your OneCard).
• Guest Cards can be purchased for $1 at VTS machines, after which value can be added.

Wireless Printing

At this time, printing from personal laptops via a wireless Internet connection is not available. You can print at lab and Rapid Copy Center computers using USB devices, computer disks, or email. You can print from the Laptop Checkout computers.

Printing PDFs

In many cases, PDF documents open into an Adobe Acrobat window within the window of the browser software. To print these PDFs, users must select the printing icon offered by the Adobe Acrobat software. This icon is below the browser navigation bar and on the left side.

Very large PDF files sometimes print very slowly or not at all. Aside from trying to print these documents on faster printers, computers, or Internet connections, students might also try requesting lower quality images (and thus smaller file sizes) from instructors (for course-related PDF files).

Printing from JSTOR

In order to print documents in JSTOR, users must select the JSTOR “Print” function and follow the directions. Selecting “Economy” in the Printing Preferences will lead to quicker printing.

Scanning

Scanning is available in three locations:

• 1^st floor: John F. True Lab and Rapid Copy Center
• 3^rd floor: Media Access Center Computer Lab (with OCR software and a negative/slide scanner)

In each location, request a scanner when checking in at the service desk.