Computers and Printing FAQs

  • General Questions

    Available for In-Library Use

    • Desktop computers (first come, first served, no library card needed)
    • Laptops (first come, first served, bring your library card or ID to a service desk to borrow for a 3-hour session)
    • Color printer & Copier
    • Scanner & Fax machine
    • B/W printer

    Costs (Cash only)

    • Scan/Fax: Free
    • B/W copy or print: $0.10 per single-sided page
    • Color copy or print: $0.50 per single-sided page

    Scans and faxes are free unless you print them.

    Faxes may only be sent domestically (U.S. and Canada). You will have the option to input your email address to receive an emailed copy of the successful fax.

    Option 1

    You can copy or print in the Library building using the public computers. Once your request is submitted, go to the Print Release Station to pay and use the monitor to release your print job. To print, you will need the User ID you used to sign in to the public computer.

    Option 2

    Use the "Princh Print from Anywhere" service to print a file from your own phone, laptop, or tablet.

    Upload your document(s) and complete your request using Princh Print from Anywhere. If it prompts you to enter a printer-ID, use 107894.

    Once your print request is submitted, go to a Print Release Station to pay and use the monitor to release your print job. You will need the email address you entered when you made your Princh print request.

    From wherever you are, send a file to the Library ahead of time, then come to the Library to print your file yourself.

    Please note that your file is not automatically printed. You must come in to the Library to print it yourself.

    Your file will remain in the print queue until the Library closes that same day. Lake Forest Librarians cannot retrieve files that have expired. Please plan accordingly.

    1. Upload your document(s) and complete your request using Princh Print from Anywhere., opens a new window If it prompts you to enter a printer-ID, use 107894.
    2. Come to the Library to complete your print job. You must arrive at the Library at least 15 minutes before close to print your file yourself.
    3. Visit a Print Release Station to pay and use the monitor to release your print job. You will need the email address you entered when you made your Princh print request.

    Develop your computer-aided design (CAD) skills and explore "additive manufacturing technology" with the 3D printer in the Media Lab.

    Lake Forest Library cardholders may request one 3D print per week. There are no fees for 3D printing.