Copying and printing

You can print, copy or scan at SLQ on the Multi Function Devices (MFDs) in the Print Copy rooms on levels 1, 2 and 3, in the Family History / Micrographics area, level 3 and the John Oxley Library (JOL) Reading Room, level 4.

To use an MFD you need to log in with your library card or a copy card. You can buy a copy card for $1 (which includes 30c credit) and top up your credit in the Print Copy rooms.

A library card is free and gives you access to a range of services. Register for a library card online or at SLQ.

Ask our staff if you need help at any time.

Please note: All equipment (computers, MFDs etc) will be turned off 15 minutes prior to closing time.

To login to an MFD:

Select the Other Function button on the left of the touch screen.
Swipe your card through the black card swipe box on the right side of the MFD.
Enter your PIN on the touch screen and press OK on the touch screen.
If you are using your card for the first time and do not have a PIN you need to enter a PIN at this stage. This sets your PIN for all future MFD use.
Your current balance appears on the touch screen. Press OK on the touch screen.
A list of your print jobs appears on the touch screen.
The MFD is ready to print, copy or scan.

Copying

Press the Copy button on the left of the touch screen.
Select your copy settings from the options on the touch screen. The MFD is automatically set to copy in black and white.
Place the material to be copied at the top left corner of the glass or in the document feed tray on the top of the MFD.
Press the green Start button to begin copying.
To logout select the Other Function button on the left of the touch screen and press Logout on the touch screen.

Printing

You can print three ways at SLQ:

From Public Access Computers (PACs) – log in with a library card
From Open Use Computers – no library card needed
Using wi-fi print from your own mobile device or laptop

Printing from a Public Access Computer (PAC)

Select Print on your computer and choose your printer.

B&W printer (for black and white printing)
Colour printer (for colour printing)

Printing is automatically set to black and white.

When you print from a PAC, your job is automatically tagged with your library card number. When you log in to a MFD a list of your print jobs appears on the touch screen.

Printing from an Open Use Computer

Open Use Computers include:

All computers in the Infozone on level 1
All ‘Online collections and catalogue’ computers on levels 2, 3 and the JOL Reading Room, level 4
All computers in the Family History / Micrographics area, level 3

Please note: You don’t need a library card to use these computers. You will need a library or copy card to print, which you can buy or top up in the Print Copy rooms.

Select Print on your computer and choose your printer.

B&W express (for black and white printing)
Colour express (for colour printing)

Printing is automatically set to black and white.

When you have selected your printer, a pop up window will ask you to enter your card number, which you will find on the back of your library or copy card.

If you do not know what your card number is – please ask a staff member.

Print using wi-fi

You can use your personal laptop, tablet or mobile device to print directly to an SLQ MFD.

You will need an SLQ library or copy card. Set your PIN by logging in to an MFD
Go to the webpage at www.slq.qld.gov.au/wifiprint
Click on the link to the wi-fi print service
Enter your library or copy card number and PIN, upload your document and follow the steps to send your print job to an MFD
Print jobs can be collected during opening hours

Collecting your print job

Log in to an MFD
The touch screen will display your print jobs
Select a print job to view details such as the number of pages. You can select print jobs to print or delete
To log out select the Other function button on the left of the touch screen and press Logout on the touch screen

Ask our staff if you need help at any time.

A membership card allows you to access a range of services. Any Queensland resident can apply. Register online or see staff at the level 1 Welcome Desk.

Where to print or copy

We use a card-operated print and copy system. Frequent visitors to the State Library may like to use their membership card for print and copy purposes. Alternatively, copy cards can be purchased for $1.

Please note:
All equipment (computers, printers, photocopiers, etc) will be turned off 15 minutes prior to closing time.