San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) provides extensive printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services across all its locations, making it easy for library cardholders and visitors to access these essential tools. Every SFPL cardholder is entitled to $2 of free printing or copying each day. This credit is automatically applied when you use your library card number to log in to library computers or when submitting mobile print jobs, making Sfpl Printing both affordable and accessible. Please note that print, copy, scan, and fax services are not available directly on SFPL Bookmobiles.
Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing at the Library
Each SFPL branch is equipped with user-friendly stations for printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. You can send print jobs from any public computer within the library or even remotely from your own devices (see the “Print from Home / Mobile printing” section below).
For printing and copying beyond the initial $2 free credit, a small fee applies. Payment is simple and convenient, with options for credit and debit cards, as well as mobile payment systems like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Cash payments are also accepted using $1 and $5 bills, along with nickels, dimes, and quarters. It’s important to note that change is given after your prints or copies are completed.
Scanning to email, faxing within the United States, and saving scans to a USB drive are all offered free of charge. SFPL’s multifunction devices are designed for domestic faxing and cannot send faxes to international numbers.
For those needing to work with microfilm and microfiche, specialized readers and scanners are available at the Main Library, specifically within the Magazines and Newspapers Center. These machines allow you to save scanned images to a USB drive or send them via email. No appointments are needed, and library staff are always on hand to provide assistance if you require it.
Customizable Printing and Copying Options
When using sfpl printing services, you have a range of options to tailor your output:
- Multiple Copies: Easily select the number of copies you need.
- Black & White or Color: Choose between black and white printing at $0.10 per page or color printing at $0.40 per page.
- Duplex Printing: Opt for single-sided or double-sided printing to save paper and reduce costs.
- Layout Options: Select portrait or landscape layout to suit your document.
- Page Range: Print your entire document or specify a custom page range.
Print from Home / Mobile Printing with SFPL
Access San Francisco Public Library Mobile Printing and View the Visual Guide to Using the Mobile Printing App for detailed instructions.
SFPL’s mobile printing service allows you to conveniently send documents and web pages (up to 100MB) from your personal devices to library printers. This means you can initiate your print jobs from your home computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet and then pick them up at any SFPL location.
Mobile Printing App: For printing directly from mobile devices, you’ll need to download the ePRINTit SaaS! app. It’s available on both the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android.
Printing from Your Personal Computer:
- Visit the Mobile Printing Portal: Go to Mobile Printing in your web browser.
- Add Files to Print:
- Drag and drop files directly into the “Select File” area.
- Alternatively, click the “Select File” button to browse and choose files from your device.
- You can add multiple documents to a single print job.
- Customize Print Options: For each document in your queue, you can adjust settings like:
- Number of copies
- Black & White or Color
- Duplex (one-sided or double-sided)
- Layout (portrait or landscape)
- Page range
- Review Estimated Cost: The system will display the total estimated cost for all print jobs in your queue after adjustments.
- Enter User Information: To receive notifications and retrieve your print job, enter your details:
- Guest Name/Card Number: Enter your SFPL library card number to use your free printing credit. If you don’t have a card, create a unique username.
- Email and/or Phone Number: Provide an email address and/or mobile phone number to receive confirmation and retrieval instructions.
- Submit Your Job: Click “Submit” to send your print job to the cloud.
- Retrieve Your Prints: Visit any SFPL location to release and collect your prints from any public print station. Your documents will be held in the cloud for 24 hours.
Email Printing:
For a quick way to print emails, SFPL offers an email printing option. At the bottom of the library’s ePRINTit page, click on “Email Printing” and forward your emails to the designated email addresses:
- Black & White Printing: [email protected]
- Color Printing: [email protected]
Please be aware that print jobs sent via these email addresses will not be eligible for the $2 free printing credit.
With these comprehensive sfpl printing services, San Francisco Public Library ensures that accessing printing, copying, scanning, and faxing is simple, efficient, and user-friendly for everyone in the community.
