Photocopying and Printing Services

1. Coin-Operated Machines 
2. Change Machines
3. Computer Network Printing
4. FAQ - Computer Network Printing services
5. Downloading to Diskette
6. How to email journal articles from library computers
7. Photocopiers
8. Public Printers
9. Transparencies
10. Microfilm and Microfiche Readers/Printers
11. NOTICE: A warning concerning copyright restrictions

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1. Coin-Operated Machines (top)
   Photocopying, microform-image printing and networked computer printing services are available in the Library. Coin-operated machines taking nickels, dimes, and quarters are connected to each printer and photocopier.

2. Change Machines (top)
   Bill changing machines are located on the Garden Level and First Floor. They accept one ($1.00) and five ($5.00) dollar bills. 

3. Computer Network Printing (top)
   There is one laser printer that services all of the public computers in the Library. It is located near the Circulation Desk on the First Floor. The cost for printing from this machine is 10¢ per page. Staff at the circulation desk (First Floor) or Reference librarians (Second Floor) can guide you through the process 

4. FAQ - Computer Network Printing services (top)
   
   Q: Why do I have to pay for laser printing at the library?
   A: The library is providing high quality laser printing, and must recover costs for equipment, toner, paper, printing software, etc.
   
   Q: Where is the public computer printer, and how do I use it?
   A: The printer is located across from the Circulation Desk on the First Floor. To use the printer, first send a print job from the computer you are using, then go to the public printer and use the computer that is next to it. Press the ?Refresh? key. Your jobs are identified by the patron PC number (Example:patpc16) located on the upper-left corner of the monitor you sent the print job from. If you have typed in a unique name to identify your print job it will be listed by that name. Highlight your job(s) on the list. Review your total pages and cost. Insert the appropriate amount of money in the change machine next to the printer, and then click on "Print". You can choose not to print by clicking "Cancel". 
   
   Q: Do I have any options other than printing?
   A: Yes, you can download information to a diskette or you can email information to your own email account.
   

5. Downloading to Diskette (top)
   Patrons may download material from any of the public computers in the Library at no charge. It is the responsibility of the patron to supply an IBM-formatted 1.44 floppy disk. Help for this is available at the Reference Desk on the Second Floor. 

6. How to email journal articles from library computers (top)
   FirstSearch, ScienceDirect and Lexis Nexis provide built-in emailing options. Just follow the instructions they provide.

   In the vast majority of case you will need to send the full text pdf using your Husky mail account. Below are the necessary steps.

   1. Click on article?s PDF link to open your article.
   2. From Adobe click the ?Save? icon from the adobe tool bar. This will save a copy of your article on the library workstation Desktop folder.
   3. Once the save window appears, give your document a name you can remember.  Then click the save button.
   4. At this point, either open a second browser or from your current browser log into your Husky Mail account. 
   5. Using your Husky mail, compose a new message.
   6. Attach your saved file from the library workstation. Your document will be in the Desktop folder, which will be the only folder you will see.
   7. Click send.

7. Photocopiers (top)
   

   The Library has coin-operated photocopiers located on the second and third floors.  These machines accept quarters, nickels, and dimes.

   Photocopiers on the first floor and garden level require card-swipe access. 

   Students, faculty, and staff can use their Tech Express Card, with credit on their "express cash" account to make photocopies.  The Tech Express Office requires a minimum of $10 when adding funds to your account.  You may add funds by visiting the Tech Express Office or at the following link: https://www.aux.mtu.edu/techx/account2/addfunds.php

   Non-Michigan Tech affiliated patrons wishing to use the photocopiers have two choices.

   1. Use the coin-operated machines located on the second and third floors.
   2. Request a courtesy card at the Circulation Desk located on the first floor.  Patrons are required to visit the Tech Express Office located the Memorial Union Building to add funds to their card.  A minimum of $5 is required on the card.  This card becomes the property of the patron. 

8. Public Printers (top)
   Public printers are available on the first and second floors.  These machines require card-swipe access.

   Students, faculty, and staff can use their Tech Express Card, with credit on their "express cash" account to print.

   Non-Michigan Tech affiliated patrons wishing to use the printers may request a courtesy card from the Circulation Desk on the first floor.

9. Transparencies (top)
   There is a photocopier that makes transparency copies for 50¢ per page located on the First Floor of the Library. 

10. Microfilm and Microfiche Readers/Printers (top)
    Microform machines are located on the Second Floor and on Garden Level in the Archives Department. Using the machines to read microform materials is free.
    
    Print copies can be made from the microform image. Copies made on the Second Floor machines cost 20¢ per page. The cost to make copies from the machines located in the Archives Department is 30¢ per page plus a sales tax of 6%. After all copying is completed by the patron, the total amount due may be paid at the Archives service desk .

11. NOTICE: A warning concerning copyright restrictions (top)
    The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. For further information, refer to the "Use Policy for Electronic Resources" page.