Printing, Copying, and Scanning

Printing

Students can use their print credits to print from library computers, laptops, and even a phone or a tablet.

Printing in black and white uses  5 print credits per page. Printing in color use  25 print credits per page.

Printing from a library computer

Students submit their document for printing from a library computer, and  log in to Papercut when prompted using their Net-ID and password.

Guests can print a limited number of pages for free from guest computers only. Ask for login information at our Main Desk in Parks Library.

Printing from a personal device

Students using a personal device can use  PaperCut Mobility Print  to send jobs to networked printers in Parks Library or other campus facilities.

Before printing, look at the printer you expect to print to for a label starting with 'Library-0' or LIBRARY-FindMe. Library-0 printers will start printing when you click “Print”, but FindMe documents are only printed after you go to the printer and login. Choose the matching label in Papercut when asked which printer you want to print to.

Using FindMe printers

Starting Spring 2023 Semester, students can use a simpler, more secure method of printing. Print to either LIBRARY-FindMe-bw or LIBRARY-FindMe-color printers from any library computer or personal device using PaperCut Mobility Print .

To print your documents, go to a FindMe printer and login either by tapping your ISU Card on the reader or manually using your email address and password on the touchscreen.

All of your queued documents should immediately begin printing after you login.

Icon for contactless payment showing hand holding small card up to radio signal

Hold your ISU Card next to this symbol on the printer to login.

You have up to 2 hours from when you submit your document to print it. Your document print job will be cancelled automatically if you don’t login to the FindMe printer to complete the printing. Print units are charged each time you print a document.

Locating our printers

We have 7 color printers and 16 black & white printers in Parks Library open areas.

We have added 2 color and 8 black & white printers configured for FindMe printing as well as copying and scanning.

See our floorplans for exact color printer locations. Most printers are near computer workstations. 

  • Parks Library, Lower Level: Media Center - 1 black and white, 1 color
  • Parks Library, Lower Level: Computer Lab in Room 32 - 1 black and white
  • Parks Library, Floor 1: Main lobby - 6 black and white, 2 color, 1 FindMe color, 3 FindMe bw
  • Parks Library, Floor 1: Learning Connections Center - 2 black and white, 1 color, 1 FindMe
  • Parks Library, Floor 1: Catalyst, 1 FindMe color
  • Parks Library, Floor 2: PC cluster - 1 black and white, 1 color, 1 FindMe 
  • Parks Library, Floor 3: PC cluster - 1 black and white, 1 color, 1 FindMe 
  • Parks Library, Floor 4: 1 black and white

The Design Reading Room and Veterinary Medical Library each have one black and white printer and one FindMe printer. 

Copying

You can copy documents with our FindMe printers.

Copying in black and white uses  5 print credits per page. Copying in color uses  25 print credits per page.

To copy a document, you will need to log into the FindMe printers and select Access Device to see a menu option for Simple Copy.

Scanning

We have  5 self-serve book scanners and 10 FindMe printers with scanning capabilities in Parks Library. They are available during all open hours and are free of charge to use.  Read more about our scanners, including locations, how to use, and other on-campus options.

To scan a document, you will need to log into the FindMe printers and select Scan or Access Device to see a menu option for Simple Scan.