Copy, Print, and Scan
The University of Chicago's printing service is available at campus libraries, residence halls, the Arley D. Cathey Learning Center, and the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts.
Service and Assistance
For assistance or to report a service or supplies issue, call Proven at (773) 834-0038 or email proven@lists.uchicago.edu.
For assistance or to report a service or supplies issue at the Logan Center, email loganmediacenter@uchicago.edu.
See the Printing in the Library video tutorial for a quick introduction.
Adding value to a UChicago Card or Campus Card
To copy, print, fax, or scan, users must first add value online to their UChicago Card or Campus Card, using a debit or credit card (via PayPal).
Funds added to your card for printing are non-transferable and non-refundable; please only add the money you need to use to your account.
Printing options
Users may print documents via web printing.
Supported file formats: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, .xls, .xlsx, .htm, .html, .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .pub, .rtf, .xml, .xps.
Submitting a print job from web printing (all devices)
Web printing allows users to print to copy/print/scan stations from any computer or mobile device. Users can log in with their CNET ID and password.
Submitting a print job from Library computers
Currently, patrons should use web printing from Library computers. Direct printing is currently unavailable.
Using the Copy/Print/Scan Stations
To print a submitted job
Tap your card and select Secure Print. Select job(s) and press Print + Delete. Hit Log Out or tap your card again to finish.
To print from a USB drive (PDFs only)
Tap your card and insert your USB drive into the machine. Select Access Stored Files. Select file(s) and press Print. Select Eject and Log Out, or tap your card again to finish. Currently only PDFs can print from USB drives.
To copy
Tap your card and press Copy. Place item face down on the glass or loose pages face up in the document feeder. Select number of copies, change document settings, then press Start. Log Out or tap your card again to finish .
To scan to email or USB
Tap your card and press Scan and Send for email, or Scan and Store for USB once you've inserted the drive. Either select or enter the receiving email address(es) or select the USB drive. Place item face down on the glass or loose pages face up in the document feeder, then press Start. Once scanned, press Start Sending to send the file to the email addresses you've selected or to the USB drive. Log Out or tap your card again to finish.
To fax
Faxing is currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Copy/Print/Scan locations
Libraries
- Crerar, Lower Level, northwest (1 color and 1 black & white)
- D'Angelo Law, 2nd floor, Reserves Room (black & white) [Law only]
- Mansueto, Grand Reading Room (color)
- Regenstein, 5th floor (color)
- Regenstein, 4th floor (color)
- Regenstein, 3rd floor (color)
- Regenstein, 2nd floor (color)
- Regenstein, 1st floor (2 color and 2 black & white)
- Regenstein, B level (black & white)
- Social Work, near circulation desk (black & white) [Crown Family School only]
Residence Halls
Printers in residence halls are accessible to on-campus residents only.
- Burton-Judson Courts (color)
- Campus North Residential Commons (color)
- International House (color)
- Max Palevsky Residential Commons, Central (color)
- Snell-Hitchcock Hall (color)
- Renee Granville-Grossman Residential Commons (color)
- Woodlawn Residential Commons (color)
Other Locations
- Arley D. Cathey Learning Center (color)
- Cafe Logan, Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 1st Floor (color)
Prices
All prices are per page.
| 8 1/2" x 11" | 8 1/2" x 14" | 11 x 17" | |
| copying & printing, black & white | $.13 | $.13 | $.26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| printing, black & white, duplex | $.25 | $.25 | $.51 |
| copying & printing, color | $.18 | $.18 | $.36 |
| printing, color, duplex | $.35 | $.35 | $.71 |
| scanning and faxing | $.02 | $.02 | $.02 |
Copy Cards (visitors only)
Visitors who are ineligible for a UChicago Card or Campus Card may purchase a copy card at a copy card vending machine.
- $5 copy card; comes pre-loaded with $2
- $10 copy card; comes pre-loaded with $7
Copy card vending machines at Regenstein accept cash only. The vending machine at Crerar accepts cash and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, and Amex), and Visa debit cards.
Card vending machines allow users to purchase copy cards only; to add value to a copy card, users should add value online.
Copy card vending machine locations
- Regenstein, 1st floor (cash only)
- Crerar, Lower Level, northwest
Copyright Law
All copying of copyrighted material is governed by United States Copyright Law (Title 17 US Code). The individual making the copy is liable for any infringement.