Print, Copy and Scan

Due to the ongoing cybersecurity incident that took place in February 2024, Library services are currently being restored. Thank you for your patience.

  • Public computers are available at all locations except Central Library's 2nd and 3rd Floors, Carlisle, and Mount Hope branches.  
  • Printing is available at all branches. Photocopying is available at all branches except for the Central Branch, Terryberry, Concession, and Dundas branches. 
  • Scanning is not yet available.

HPL now offers wireless printing, in addition to our current printing, photocopying and scanning services at all branches. Check your account balance. Pay for prints online by credit card, or in branch by debit or credit card.

Printing from a Public Computer

  • Letter (8.5 x 11) and legal (8.5 x 14) paper sizes are available for printing.
  • Colour and black and white printing is available at all branches.
  • For a limited time, Members can print 10 free pages in black and white per day.

Wireless Printing: Print on the GoPrint on the go logo, phone and printer clipart.

  • Wireless printing is available at all HPL branches. See the list of acceptable formats.
  • Print wirelessly from your device, either at the branch or from home.
  • First time logging in or changed your PIN? Add your card.
  • Simply use the Print on the Go portal to upload your document.
  • Visit any branch (bring your card) to release your job.  Please allow sufficient time before the branch close. Print jobs expire after 96 hours. See branch hours.
  • Need help? Check our Frequently Asked Questions and watch this instructional video.
  • For a limited time, Members can print 10 black and white prints per day or 4 colour prints per day for free. Your free daily prints appear as a dollar amount credited to your account balance. This credited amount expires daily.
    You will be charged for prints above this amount.
  • Follow these instructions to help you upload and retrieve your print job(s).

Photocopying

  • Letter (8.5 x 11) and legal (8.5 x 14) paper sizes are available for photocopying.
  • Colour and black and white photocopying is available at all branches.
  • For a limited time, Members can print 10 black and white prints per day or 4 colour prints per day for free. Your free daily prints appear as a dollar amount credited to your account balance. This credited amount expires daily.
    You will be charged for prints above this amount.

Scanning

  • Scanning is free and available at all HPL branches.
  • You can use the photocopiers to scan documents and send them to your USB stick or Email.
  • Suitable scans can be saved as PDF and JPG.

Lamination

Since March 13, 2023, self-serve lamination is available at Central Library (2nd floor), and the Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches. There is a $1.00 cost for an 8.5x11 lamination pouch. (Please note, the lamination of vaccine certificates is no longer free.)

Specialized Print Services

HPL’s Makerspaces offer 3D printing, scanning, large-format printing, label-making, etc. Book your Makerspace appointment today.

Pricing:

0.10/ page for black and white 
0.25/ page for colour

For a limited time, Members can print 10 free pages in black and white per day. Each Member receives a daily balance of $1.00 CAD that can also be used towards colour printing.