Libraries Printing, Photocopying and Scanning

Public libraries provide printers, photocopiers and scanners for public use.

  1. How to print
  2. Photocopying
  3. Scanning
  4. Services in Portarlington

Printing, photocopying and scanning services are available in all Laois library branches.

Self-service kiosks

Self-service kiosks are available in 

  • Portlaoise
  • Portarlington
  • Mountmellick
  • Abbeyleix 

These units are quick and easy to use, providing a fast, convenient and low-cost access to these services.

How can I use this service?

To use the services in Portlaoise, Mountmellick and Abbeyleix libraries, follow the instructions below:

To Print a Document from your Phone

  1. Email your document to the appropriate address below, depending on which library branch you are visiting:
  2. Please ensure that the email address is correctly spelled - this is a common error and may result in delays.
  3. Wait 30 seconds and you will receive and email entitled 'Mobile Print' - this document will contain two 6-digit codes.
  4. On the kiosk screen, press 'Start', then 'Print' and then 'Release Code'.
  5. Type the top code into the box, as in picture below.
Print Release Code

 

  1. If you have several documents to print and have emailed them consecutively, the codes related to these documents can all be entered in on transaction - hit 'Next' to enter the additional codes.
  2. Pay for the prints using the EXACT coins or your debit/credit card.
  3. Your documents will then be released and sent to the printer.

Note: If you regularly print at the library, there is a dedicated 'PrinterOn' app available for download which may be useful.

To photocopy

  1. Tap the 'Start' option on the screen.
  2. Select 'Photocopy/Scan' and then 'Photocopy'.
Photocopy/Scan Kiosk Screen
  1. If you have a small number of documents, use the flatbed scanner. If you have many documents, use the top-loader A4 scanner. Please remember to remove staples or you risk damaging your documents and the machine.
  2. When the documents have been photocopied, you can add further documents by tapping 'Add Page'. Once you are done photocopying, tap the 'Finish' button.
  3. Pay for the photocopies using EXACT coins or your debit/credit card.
  4. Your documents will be released and sent to the printer.

To scan

  1. Tap the 'Start' option on the screen.
  2. Select 'Photocopy/Scan' and then 'Scan'.
  3. Select 'Email' or 'USB' depending on whether your are scanning documents to an email or to your USB stick (a USB port is located at the bottom right of the screen).
  4. Enter your email address, if scanning to email.
  5. If you have a small number of documents, use the flatbed scanner. If you have a large number of documents, use the top-loader A4 scanner. Please remember to remove staples or you risk damaging your documents and the machine.
  6. When the document has been scanned, you can add further documents by selecting 'Add Page'. To finish scanning, select 'Finish'.
  7. If you have a smart phone, check to ensure that the documents arrive to your email before leaving the library.

The self-service printing/photocopying/scanning kiosks are operated by an external provider. Library staff do not have access to cash or change for the kiosks and cannot issue refunds. The company providing the service can be contacted by phone on 1800 818 989 or 056 779 3788, or by email at support@surfbox.ie

Using this service in Portarlington

To use the services in Portarlington Library, follow the instructions below:

You can connect to Portarlington Library printers via Wifi and the internet at any location and collect your printing during library opening hours.

From tablet or smartphone

  1. Download the PrinterOn app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
  2. Ensure your location services are enabled to locate Portarlington Library Branch printer.
  3. Open the PrinterOn app and select what you need to print.
  4. Collect your prints from Portarlington Library during opening hours.

Upload your print job from a Laptop or PC

Email your document as an attachment to one of the following addresses:

A confirmation email will be sent once the document has been successfully processed.

Check your spam/junk folders if the confirmation email does not appear in your box.

Please remember to remove all blank or unwanted pages from your documents before uploading/emailing them. Otherwise, you will be charged for these pages.