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Printing and scanning

Printing from the library computers

There are computers for Chalmers students to use at the library, and these are connected to the library's selection of printers.  It is possible to print in colour and a selection of formats up to A3.

It is not possible for members of the public to print out items at our libraries.

Printing from your own computer

If you are a Chalmers student you can also connect your own computer to our printing system. Complete information, instructions and technical help can be found on the Service Portal, log in with Chalmers ID necessary:

Scanning

If you need to copy a document, use the "scan to email" function on the library's colour printers, then print out the scanned document. There is no fee for scanning documents.

Prices for printouts

Prices are shown as the amount of printer quotas (pq) per printout.

A4 Colour: 2.00 pq/page

A4 Black & white: 1.00 pq/page

A3 Colour: 4.00 pq/page

A3 Black & white: 2.00 pq/page

A4 Colour: 1.83 pq/page

A4 Black & white: 0.83 pq/page

A3 Colour: 3.66 pq/page

A3 Black & white: 1.66 pq/page

Help and support

Contact Chalmers IT-support at:

e-mail: it-support@chalmers.se

Phone: 031-772 65 00 (Open weekdays 08:00-16:30 (08:00 AM - 04:30 PM)

How much can I scan in from printed journals and books?

According to the Copyright Law for literature and artistic works, as a private individual  you may copy/scan in a few pages of literature and journals. It is permitted to use a small portion of a book or journal for individual use.

Copying for teaching purposes is covered by the University Agreement with Bonus Copyright Access.