Computers, WiFi, Print & Copy

• Make sure you are in the WiFi coverage area
• On your device, select Perth WiFi as the desired WiFi network. This option should be available under your device’s WiFi Settings menu
• If your web browser does not automatically open, open your web browser and City of Perth landing page will appear
• Click “GET ONLINE NOW”
• Click to confirm you agree to the terms of use for the service
• Click “Continue”
• Start browsing the internet

To help you have a safer, more positive experience when using any public WiFi services, the Australian eSafety Commissioner has published an informative guide: Tips for protecting yourself when connecting to public wi-fi hotspots.

Print from a Library PC

Note: If you are paying by cash, you must pay at the Customer Service desk on the ground floor before you begin the process.

• Log on to one of the library PCs with your library card number and PIN or guest pass and password.
• Open your document.
• Select File > Print
• Select Black Printer or Colour Printer.
• Release your print job directly from the printer if you have value on your library card or guest pass.
• Release your print job from the print kiosk if you do not have value on your library card and are paying by EFTPOS.

Note: any value added to a guest pass will expire along with the guest pass after 24 hours.

Print from your laptop, tablet or smartphone

Print by email

Print by email is the quickest option if you are paying by EFTPOS.

• Forward the email or the item as an attachment in an email to perth@mymonitorlibrary.com.au
• A confirmation email with a Job ID will be sent to your email account.
• Visit a print kiosk on Level 1 or Level 2.
• Tap 'Release Print Jobs'.
• Enter your Job ID and pay by EFTPOS.

Note: The confirmation email can take up to 5 minutes to arrive during busy times.

Print by web print

• Using any internet browser go to perth.mymonitorlibrary.com.au/WebPrint
• Sign in with your library card number and PIN or guest pass number and password.
• Select 'File Print'.
• Upload your documents.
• Check the print attributes and the cost.
• Visit a print kiosk on Level 1 or Level 2.
• Tap 'Release Print Jobs'.
• Enter your library card number and PIN or guest pass number and password.
• Pay by EFTPOS to release your print job. 

Note: If you are paying by cash please see our friendly library staff on the Ground Floor before you visit the print kiosk.

Print from USB

• Visit a print kiosk on Level 1 or Level 2.
• Tap Print Job from USB.
• Choose a way to pay – by EFTPOS or by Library Card / Guest Pass
• Insert your USB device into the print kiosk.
• Select your documents.
• Choose the print attributes.
• Pay to release your print job.

Note: If you are paying by cash please see our friendly library staff on the Ground Floor before you visit the print kiosk.

Photocopy

A3, A4, colour and black and white photocopying is available at the print stations on Level 1 and Level 2.

• If your library card or guest pass has enough funds, scan your library card number or guest pass at the photocopier and enter your PIN or password.
• Select 'Copy'.
• Place your document face down onto the glass or use the top feeder and press 'Start'.

• If you don’t have value on your library card or guest pass, visit a print kiosk on Level 1 or Level 2.
• Select 'Purchase Photocopies'.
• Choose the size of paper and black & white or colour attributes.
• Pay for the purchase with EFTPOS.
• The kiosk will print out a receipt with a guest pass barcode and password.
• Enter these credentials at the photocopier.
• Select 'Copy' and proceed with your photocopying.

Scan

Scanning is free.

Scan to email 

• Enter your library card number and PIN or guest pass and password at the printer.
• Select 'Scan'.
• Place document face down onto the glass. If the document is multiple pages, place it into the top document feeder.
• Change the setting to 2-sided to 2-sided if your document is longer than 1 page.
• If you are a library member and wish to scan to the email address in your library account, press 'Address Book' then 'Email Me'.
• If you would like to send the scan to an alternative email, enter the email address into the email address field.
• Tap 'OK' and press 'Start'.

Scan to USB

• Enter your library card number and PIN or guest pass and password at the printer.
• Select 'Scan'.
• Insert the USB into the USB port on the right side of the printer.
• Wait until the pop-up message appears, Save to External Device, and select this option.
• Change the setting to 2-sided to 2-sided if your document is multiple pages.
• Press 'Start'.
• When finished, press the open door icon to log out.
• Press log out again.
• Remove the USB from the printer.

Add Value to your Library Card

Your library card can store funds for future printing or photocopying.

• Go to a print kiosk on Level 1 or Level 2.
• Press 'Add Value'.
• Enter your library card number and PIN.
• Select an amount.
• Confirm your choice.
• Accept and proceed to pay by EFTPOS.