Copying & Printing

Photocopiers and networked printers are available on every floor of the library. Debit cards or change may be used for making photocopies. Printing from the networked computers requires the use of a debit card.

Information about Copyright & Intellectual Property

Debit Cards: Purchase the Ricoh debit cards for copying and printing from the black debit card machines located around the libraries. A $1 bill is required to purchase the debit card and additional value may be added. Individual copies are 10 cents per page.
Adding Value to Cards: Use the photocopiers or the black debit card machines in the libraries to add value to your Ricoh debit card.
Copy Cards for UCD Staff, Vendors: Purchase staff debit cards (recharged to departments), pre-valued cards and vendor debit cards (via cash and check) from the ASUCD Student Services Office, 347 Memorial Union. Departmental cards may also be purchased through Repro Graphics at 3820 Chiles Road.
Getting Change: Change your $1 or $5 bills for coins to be used in photocopiers. Change your $10 or $20 bills for $5 bills in the Bill-to-Bill exchange machine located on the first floor of Shields Library: across from Reserves Counter at the rear of the library.
Refunds: Inquire at public service desks about refunds for problems with photocopiers, printers, card dispensers and change machines. Library staff can handle refunds of $1 or less; larger refunds are referred to the Ricoh staff.
Photocopies: Photocopiers are available throughout the libraries. You can use coins, copy cards or bills ($1 or $5). Individual copies are 10 cents per page.
Color Photocopies: A color copier is located on the first floor of Shields Library, across from the Reserves Counter at the rear of the library. Copy sizes include: 8.5x11 (60 cents), 11x17 ($1.20).
Free Printing: Students can use their 60 free prints per quarter in any IET Computer Lab around campus. The lab in Shields Library is located in room 163. Your Kerberos username & ID are required for login. Prints are tracked automatically. ( Details)
Microforms/Microfiche: Microform reader/printers are available at Shields Library, Physical Sciences & Engineering Library and Health Sciences Library.
Copying Services: Library staff will make copies of library materials for you for a fee. Visit the Circulation Desk (2-1203) to request copies from library print and microform originals. Other printing services are available from campus Repro Graphics.