Print, Photocopy & Scan
The Libraries offer printers, photocopiers, and scanners for use by our patrons.
Printing for Temple University students, faculty and staff is managed through Information Technology Services.
Charles Library
- 1st floor: 1 black and white printer by One Stop Assistance Desk
- 1st floor: 1 black and white printer by Community Computer Lab
- 2nd floor: 1 black and white printer by classrooms
- 3rd floor: 1 black and white printer in the Reading Room
- 4th floor: 1 black and white printer in the Quiet Reading Room
Ambler Campus Library
- 1 black and white laser printer, does not accept cash
Ginsburg Health Sciences Library
- 1 black and white printer on each of the 3 floors
- 1 color printer on the 1st floor/street level
Krausz Library of Podiatric Medicine
- 1 black and white printer
- 1 color printer
How to print
Refer to our Printing FAQ for instructions on both black and white and color printing.
Costs and policies
Printing costs depend on your current affiliation as a student, faculty, staff member, recent alumni, or guest at Temple. Currently-enrolled Temple University students paying the University Services Fee receive a free printing quota, while faculty and staff may pay for printing through their Diamond Dollars account.
Cash printing
Cash printing is currently not available to patrons. Community patrons can request a complimentary print at the One Stop Assistance Desk.
Photocopy
Our copiers are available in multiple locations for personal photocopying in black and white (and color at Charles). Machines accept Diamond Dollars and cash. Our photocopiers are all configured with automatic document feeders and can make double sided copies. HP stocks our copiers with recycled paper.
How to photocopy
- Swipe your Temple University ID card. (with Diamond Dollars on it)
- Under paper supply, select more, then choose a tray to match the size and orientation of the page on the glass. Press SAVE.
- Press the START button to make the copy.
Charles Library
- 1st Fl: 1 black and white by One Stop Assistance Desk
- 4th Fl: 1 black and white in Graduate Lounge, room 419
- 4th Fl: 1 black and white in the Printing Alcove near room 423
Ambler Campus Library
- 1 black and white copier
Ginsburg Health Sciences Library
- 1 black and white copier on the 1st Floor
Krausz Library of Podiatric Medicine
- 1 black and white copier
Costs
All Library photocopiers accept Diamond Dollars by swiping your Temple University ID card. The student free printing quota cannot be used in the copiers.
Scan
Scanning in Charles Library will be done through the copy machines. You can scan documents and send them to your email. Traditional desktop flatbed scanners are still available at the branch campus libraries. An overhead scanner is available near the Community Computer Lab in Charles Library.
The libraries recommend scanning as a preferred method to making photocopies whenever possible. There are no costs associated with scanning.
Charles Library
- 1st Fl: 1 black and white by One Stop Assistance Desk
- 4th Fl: 1 black and white in Graduate Lounge, room 419
- 4th Fl: 1 black and white in the Printing Alcove near room 423
Ambler Campus Library
- 1 large format flatbed scanner connected to PC
- 1 freestanding scanning kiosk
Ginsburg Health Sciences Library
- 1 book scanner on the ground/lower floor
- 1 scanner on the 1st floor/street level
- 1 scanner on the second floor (behind the staircase)
Diamond Dollars account
http://login.diamonddollars.temple.edu/login.php
Get Help
Visit the service desk at your library for assistance.