Printing
Printing is available in the library for current UMBC faculty, staff, and students.
How can I print from a library computer?
When you’re ready, click on print and choose the printer you want to use.
Select LibraryPrinter on pharosnew.lib.umbc.edu to print in black and white.
Select LibraryColor on pharosnew.lib.umbc.edu to print in color.
The default print setting for black & white is double-sided printing. If you want the job to be single-sided you must change to simplex (single-sided) printing before sending the job to the printer. Directions are posted on signs near the computers. We suggest that you do a Print Preview before printing to verify the number of pages and the overall look of the document.
How do I print from my laptop or phone?
For printing from wireless & mobile devices, see the instructions.
https://mobileprint.umbc.edu/myprintcenter/
Where are the printers?
Printers can be found on the 1st floor across from the Research Help Desk, on the 2nd floor near the front elevators, the 7th floor, and in the RLC.
How do I release my print job to the printers?
You can release your print job at the printer kiosks on the 1st and 2nd floors or by scanning the QR code with your phone’s camera or on the Pharos App. Detailed instructions are available at the print stations and also at the Circulation Desk.
How long will a print job stay in the print queue?
Print jobs will stay in the print queue for 2 hours.
How much does it cost to print?
Printing is $0.10/side for black & white, $0.70/side for color.
How can you pay? Can I use a copy card from another USM campus?
You must have the money as Retriever Dollars on your UMBC Campus Card. Copy cards from other USM campuses will not work at UMBC. (Note: You also cannot use Flex dollars to pay for printing.)
Can visitors print in the library?
Visitors to the UMBC Campus cannot print in the library.
Where / how can I add value to my UMBC Campus Card?
You can use a credit card (MasterCard, Discover, Visa, or American Express) to add value to your card. Visit campuscard.umbc.edu to add funds with a Guest Deposit or by logging into myUMBC. There is a 2.5% convenience charge on all deposits.
Is there any other place on campus that I can print?
There are Pharos print stations in the Commons and in the ECS building on the 1st floor. The cost is the same as in the library. You can also go to Commonvision in the Commons.
Can I use my own paper in the printer?
No, you cannot use your own paper in library printers.
Making Copies
Can I make copies in the library?
There are no copiers for public use in the library. In order to make a copy, library users can scan their document and print the scanned document.
Scanning
The library currently has 5 free, self-service scanners in the Reference Department. There are also 4 scanners in the Mac area on the 2nd floor near Serials.
- Scan color or black & white images in multiple formats (.jpg, .png, .tiff)
- Scan text in Word (.docx) or .pdf formats
- Simple instructions available at each scanner -- no experience necessary
- Save file to flash drive, email it, or send to your Google Drive
Microfilm Readers - Room 216
Important: These scanners cannot scan non-microfilm media.
Microfilm Readers are available on the second floor, near the Honors College Room 216L. We have one ScanPro 2000, two Canon 300 Microfilm Scanners (automatic loading) and one Canon 500 Microfilm Scanner (manual loading). Videos for using the microfilm readers can be found below.
These stations have printing capabilities as well as the option to save your microfilm pages to a USB flash drive. The ScanPro 2000 also has email capabilities. Instructions for use are available next to each machine.
