This page provides information on printing and scanning at UCD Library. It is also possible to print from your laptop and from your USB device.
Library printing services is provided by RICOH.
You can collect your print job from any printer anywhere in UCD.
Follow these steps to print from a computer in UCD Library:
Go to the File menu and choose Print.
The default printer setting is A4BWPRINTER. You can select from the following list:
When you select Print a pop-up message appears. Enter your student number.
Press Print
After you send your job to print, you must physically go to the printer you want to print from and then ‘release’ it. A card-swipe machine will be placed beside (or on top of) the printer.
Swipe your student card (with black mag-stripe facing down) OR enter your UCD student number.
Press Enter, using the big arrow key.
Enter your PIN number (default: 0000).
Note: We recommend that you change your Printing PIN. To change your PIN, visit https://nrgwebsvr.ucd.ie/webcentre
To select your print job, use up/down scroll keys and press Return.
To print your print job, press Return.
To cancel your print job, press Cancel.
You have up to two hours to release a print job. After this time, it will be deleted.
Instructions are available on the IT Services website.
Printing credit can be purchased from the vending machine on Level 1 in James Joyce Library. See a list of top-up machine locations.
| Floor | Printer type |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | A4 black and white |
| Level 2 | A4 black and white |
| PRC | A4 black and white |
| Level 3 |
2 A4 black and white 1 A4 colour laser |
| Level 4 | 2 A4 black and white |
| Floor | Printer type |
|---|---|
| copier/printer room, Level 1 |
A4 black and white |
| Floor | Printer type |
|---|---|
| Upper Level |
A4 black and white |
| Floor | Printer type |
|---|---|
| Ground Floor |
A4/A3 colour |
Library USB printing and scanning service is provided by Copi-Print.
Copi-Print have upgraded their services to UCard (new campus smart card). For a limited time there will be UCard and EMOS (ols Copi-Print system) in place within all library sites until the EMOS cards are devaluated.
Follow these steps to print from a USB device:
Insert the USB key in the connection provided at the Copi-Print computer.
Click the USB icon on the screen to open the file you wish to print.
Select the Print in the application.
Type in your student number in the pop-up box. This confirms that the print job belongs to you and can only be retrieved by your card.
Highlight your print job(s) on the printer and press PRINT.
To finish press EXIT.
Follow these steps to scan:
Place your student card at the sensor beside the machine
Press the arrow button on the top-right of the display
Press the E-Mail button and type in your email address
Place the original document on the glass (singel page) or in the feeder (multiple pages)
Begin scanning by pressing the green START button on the machine
To finish press EXIT.
Visitor cards are available from card dispenser machines located in our libraries.
Library USB printing and scanning service is provided by Copi-Print.
If you require assistance please contact them directly - on extension 8295.
Please quote the machine number and location.
A phone with a direct line to Copi-Print is located near most photocopier areas.
You can find detailed instructions on the UCard website.
Library IT Support
phone: +353 (0)1 716 7582
email | query form
The Library,
University College Dublin,
Belfield,
Dublin 4
Phone: +353 (0)1 716 7583
Fax: +353 (0)1 283 7667
Email: library@ucd.ie