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General Printing Information

Printing Costs

  • Black and white $0.11/page (single-sided) or $0.19/page (double-sided);
  • Color $0.30/page ($0.40 double-sided).
  • Only letter-sized paper (8.5” x 11”) is available for printing. 

Scanning

  • Self-service scanning in the Library is free. 
  • Book scanners are available on Geisel Library’s 2nd and 1st Floors (East and West) and on WongAvery Library’s 1st Floor.  These scanners allow quick, high-quality scans of all kinds of materials, including books and magazines, without damaging the items.
  • A flatbed scanner is available in the Digital Media Lab on Geisel Library’s East for UC San Diego faculty, staff, and students. The scanner supports 35mm negatives and slide scanning.
  • Automatic Document Feeders are available in Geisel Library's East Commons and WongAvery Library's 1st floor. 
  • You can also use your mobile device's camera to capture information you might otherwise copy or scan. Acrylic risers to help you take clear, steady images with your device are available near the scanners in Geisel Library's East & West Commons (2nd Floor).
  • UC San Diego Library card holders can request copies of items from most of the Library’s print collection free of charge. Learn how to place a scanning request here.

Microform Scanners

  • Self-service microform scanners are available in Geisel 2nd Floor West during Geisel’s open hours
  • Instructions are posted at each machine.

Notice Concerning Copyrighted Material

  • Read and adhere to UC San Diego Library’s Copyright Policy for reproduction and use of copyrighted material.

Comments or Questions?

  • Contact Triton Print at 858-534-2377 for problems with printing, accounts, or equipment.

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