Printing, Copying, Scanning & Faxing

The Library offers printing, photocopying, scanning, and faxing services. For more information please stop at the Information Desk, call 708-672-8017, or email cpldas@cretelibrary.org.

Documents may also be sent from a home computer to print at the Library via our wireless printing service. Visit our Wireless Printing page for details (same printing fees apply).

Please note, that it is the patron’s responsibility to pay for all copies and printouts made, even incorrect or “test” pages and blank pages that may fall at the end of a document. If you are unsure of the correct printing procedures, please see a staff member before printing your job.

Printing

Patrons can print documents from any of our public computers and/or laptops. Double-sided prints are not available via the printer, but single-sided prints can be converted to double-sided at our photocopy machine for a cost of $0.20 each. 11×17 prints are also unavailable at the print stations.

Documents may also be sent from a home computer to print at the Library via our wireless printing service. Visit our Wireless Printing page for details (same printing fees apply).

The Library accepts cash and credit or debit cards for printing. Please note there is a $50 maximum for any one print job on a credit/debit card. If your print job exceeds that amount, you will need to split the job into more than one job. See the Information Desk for more details.

Copying

Photocopiers only accept cash (up to a $5 bill) and will issue change. The Library has a self-service photocopy machines available on the first floor in Adult Services. Photocopiers will make color or black & white copies on 8.5×11, 8.5×14, and 11×17 paper. Other functions may include double-sided copies, reducing/enlarging, and a document feeder.

While library staff will assist to the best of their abilities, it is the responsibility of the patron to pay for all copies, even those to “test” amount of enlargement, quality of copy, etc.

Scanning

There is no cost for emailing or saving scans. Regular printing charges apply to printouts.

The Library has a self-service scan station for scanning documents/photos. After scanning, documents/photos may be sent via email, saved to a USB drive, sent to the Cloud (via Google Drive, One Drive, or Dropbox), sent to a smart device, or printed. There are a variety of formats in which the documents/photos can be saved, including PDF, JPEG, Word, and more.

Faxing

The Library offers a public fax service for outbound faxes only at a self-service kiosk. A confirmation email can be sent for no additional cost. The Library does not accept any incoming faxes or provide cover sheets.

ScanStation can accept credit/debit cards or cash.

Fax24 can only accept credit/debit cards.

*This service is provided by a third party vendor. Disputes for charges must be directed to Fax24 at 888-271-5666 or www.faxscan24.com.