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City of Perth Library

Computers, WiFi, Print & Copy

Computers

It is free to use all Library computers. Users must agree to our Computer User Agreement when logging in.

Express Computers

The Library has 8 express computers on the Ground Floor. Express computer sessions last for up to 20 minutes.

Computers on Level 2

The Library has 8 public access computers on Level 2. Computer sessions last 60 minutes and can be extended to 90 minutes.

City of Perth Library Members

Members may have up to 90 minutes of Library computer use per day. Please ensure you bring your Library card with you.

Non-members

Non-members may request a guest pass to use the public computers for up to 40 minutes per day. 

City of Perth Library WiFi

Perth WiFi provides free wireless internet access. Users have a download limit of 2GB in a day (24 hours from midnight). Once this limit is reached users will need to wait until after midnight when limits are reset before reconnecting to the service. 

Select Perth WiFi to connect your laptop or device. Users are required to agree to the Wireless Conditions of Use when using this service.

Learn more about Perth WiFi.

Print, Copy and Scan

  • Print

    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.

  • Copy

    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

    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

    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.

Print and copy prices

 
A4 Print & Copy prices
Type Single sided Double sided
TypeBlack & White Single sided$0.20 per page Double sided$0.40 per page
TypeColour Single sided$1.00 per page Double sided$2.00 per page
 
 
A3 Copy prices
Type Single sided Double sided
TypeBlack & White Single sided$0.40 per page Double sided$0.80 per page
TypeColour Single sided$2.00 per page Double sided$4.00 per page

Notes:

  • If paying by cash please see our friendly library staff on the Ground Floor.
  • The paper supplied by the Library must be used at all times.