Printing, copying and scanning in the Library
Printing, scanning and copying are easy at UWA as all libraries and general purpose computer labs offer the same type of multifunction printer (MFP). The MFP does it all – print, scan or copy, in colour and a range of sizes – and you simply tap your Campus Card to begin. Details on costs and instructions are on this page, and our friendly Library staff can help you if you run into any difficulties.
Printing
The document sent to be printed, the print job, is held for 12 hours in the print queue and can be printed at any Library MFP using a campus card. There are two steps in printing your document:
- sending your print job.
- using the Library print stations.
- Step 1 - Sending your print job
- Step 2 - Using the print stations
- How to print using Mobility Print
- How to print using Web Print
Scanning
All libraries have facilities for UWA students and staff to scan to email using an MFP. In addition, you can scan directly to a compatible USB storage device.
- Scanning to email
- Scanning to USB
Copying
You can copy documents using the MFPs in libraries using a UWA campus card. Members of the public can purchase a guest printing card from an autoloader.
- Tag your campus card on the panel below the display, over the words TAG YOUR UWA CAMPUS CARD HERE or log in by entering your Uni-ID credentials via the touchscreen. If you have print jobs waiting, select Use Copier. Select OK to confirm your balance.
- Place the document into the autofeeder (on top of unit) or onto the flatbed. If your document is double-sided (autofeeder only), select the Duplex/Combine option on the bottom of the screen to select options.
- Press the Start button on the photocopier to start the copy.
- Press ACCESS and select Yes to end your session.
If using the flatbed, ensure all A4 documents are in portrait orientation.
Wide format printing
A wide format printer (WFP) is available in the Reid Library. This printer can print out high-quality prints on paper over 800mm wide and of almost any length.
The device also performs colour scanning at no charge, so if you have scanning needs the standard printers can’t cater for, this large format device is ideal.
WFPs are also available at the School of Design on the Nedlands campus, two on the 4th floor of the ALVA building and one in the Nedlands computer lab (G17). Please contact the School of Design student office for more information +61 8 6488 3714.
- Printing
- Scanning

Costs
You will need to have value on a Campus Card to print or copy using MFPs. You can add value via autoloaders or online.
There is no charge for scanning documents.
HDR students can print, copy and scan on UWA printers at no charge. New HDR students should log a ticket with IT Service Desk to have free printing activated on their account. Campus Cards are still required to initiate printing, copying and scanning.
Add value to a Campus Card – autoloader
Autoloaders are recharge machines you use to add credit to your Campus Card for printing and photocopying services. All UWA autoloaders accept EFTPOS and credit cards.
To add print value, tag your Campus Card on the autoloader and follow the on-screen prompts.
Add value to a Campus Card – online
You can only use a credit card to add print value online.
- Go to the Campus Card online portal.
- Log in using your Uni-ID credentials.
- Ensure pop-ups are not blocked.
- Follow the prompts.
Tips
- Autoloaders do not give change!
- If you've forgotten your Campus Card or do not wish to purchase one, go to an information desk to borrow one.
MFP costs
Cost per copy/print on multifunction printers:
- 5¢ per mono A4 side
- 10¢ per colour A4 side
- 10¢ per mono A3 side
- 20¢ per colour A3 side
WFP costs
Cost per print on wide format printers
- $4 per mono square metre
- $8 per colour square metre
How to guides
Guides for printing your document successfully
The following tips may help if your document fails or takes a long time to print:
- If possible, it is strongly recommended that you convert your documents to an Adobe PDF before printing it. This can avoid certain visual elements such as graphs and images not printing correctly.
- Most importantly, the file size should be under 250MB.
- You should only print a maximum of 100 pages
- You should only make a maximum of 100 copies
- You cannot print directly from Photoshop or Indesign.
- Keep images within the margins of the document.
- Set up documents to either A4 or A3.
- If you’re using image editing software, make sure to always flatten layers.
- Make sure your software is up to date to ensure the best compatibility.
- Split files up, especially for theses and PowerPoint slides. Remember, printing more than one slide to a page still requires that each slide be rendered separately. There will be delays when printing more than one slide to a page.
- Converting to PDF or XPS
- Reduce file sizes
- Split files
Library printer, scanner and autoloader locations
All multifunction printers (MFPs) print and copy in both mono and colour, and can scan to email.
Wide format printers print in both mono and colour, and can scan to email and USB.
- Barry J Marshall Library
- Beasley Law Library
- EDFAA Library
- J Robin Warren Library
- Reid Library
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