Computers, Technology, and Printing

Printing, Scanning, and Faxing

  • Printing and Wireless Printing

    Printers are available in the computer areas of both the Kids Library and the Adult Services Department.


    • Black & White: $.10 per page (single or double-sided)
    • Color: $.50 per page (single or double-sided)
    • Paper size: 8.5x11" and 11x17"
    • Cash: $5 bills, $1 bills, and coins (except pennies).
    • Credit: Debit and Credit cards (without PINs) accepted.
    • Digital Wallets: accepted.

    See info on wireless printing here.

  • Scanning and Faxing

    Using the ScanEZ, SCAN to email, USB, or Google Drive. Save as PDF, searchable PDF, Word, TIFF or JPG.  ScanEZ Stations are located on both floors. (11×17 scan bed, scan at 200, 300 or 600 dpi. Emails are limited to 5MB.)


    Flatbed scanners are available for scanning high resolution images and photos.


    Faxes can be sent using the ScanEZ. You will then FAX your scan for a flat rate, $1 for Domestic, and $5 for International.

  • Copiers

    Copiers are available on the 2nd floor.


    • Black & White: $.10 per page (single-sided) or $.20 per page (double-sided)
    • Color: $.50 per page (single-sided) or $1.00 per page (double-sided)
    • Paper size: 8.5x11", 8.5x14" and 11x17"
    • Payment: Cash - $5, $1 bills, and coins (except pennies)  

Computers and Technology

  • WiFi

    Connect your personal device to the wireless network “Elm-Library” (no password ) anywhere in the Library or the parking lot.

  • Computers, Laptops, and Software

    Computers are available in the Kids Library, Teen Area and Adult Services Departments. Laptops are available for 4-hour checkout for in the building use. Please see our list of available software here.


    Filtering:

    In compliance with the federally funded mandated provisions of the Children’s Internet Protection Act, Elmhurst Public Library filters all internet access. Computers on the first floor in the Kids’ Library are filtered for more categories of information than the second floor.


    In accordance with the Supreme Court ruling on this legislation, patrons over 17 are allowed to view sites for research purposes. If a necessary site is blocked, bring your Photo ID to the 2nd Floor Information Desk for assistance. Chat, instant messaging, and social networking sites are not available in the Kids’ Library. For full details, see the Library’s Filtering Policy.

  • CD/DVD Duplicator

    This standalone device allows you to make an exact copy of a DVD or CD without the need of a computer. The duplicator is available on the 2nd Floor.

  • Microfilm Machine

    Our scanner provides extensive editing and image enhancement capabilities along with the ability to print, create high quality images (PDF, JPG, TIFF, etc), email, save to USB, save to google drive, annotate images and highlight articles.

  • Typewriter

    The typewriter is located on the Library's second floor.

For more technology available at the Library, please see …

Wireless Printing

  • Method 1: Print from your email

    1) Forward emails and/or attachments to:

       - BW Printer ($.10 per 8.5×11 page): bwprint@elmlib.org

       - Color Printer ($.50 per 8.5×11 page):  colorprint@elmlib.org


    2) You will receive a confirmation email with a Release Code and release instructions when your job is received.


    3) After receiving the confirmation, you can print your job on the 2nd floor by entering the Release Code into the print release station.

  • Method 2: Print from your laptop or other device

    Go to the Webprint page. From here you can print files stored on your device or web pages unless they are password protected (e.g. your email account).

  • Method 3: Print from an iOS or Android device

    Download the iOS App or Android App.

Software Kids’ Computer Adult Computer Creative Studio Graphics Lite Learning Lab Checkout a Laptop
Windows OS X X X X X
macOS X
DVD + Music Player** X X X X X X
CD/DVD Burning Software** X X X X X X
Typing Tutorial Software X X X X X X
Microsoft Office Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Publisher • Access X X X X X
Microsoft Office (Mac) Word • Excel • PowerPoint X
Adobe Creative Cloud X
Adobe Photoshop Elements Lab X X
Adobe Premier Elements Lab X X
3D Design Makerbot Desktop, Sculptris, 123D Design 123D Make, Blender, Meshmixer X X
Logic Pro X
Sibelius X
Adobe Acrobat DC Pro X X
iLife (Mac) iMovies • Photos • Garageband • iTunes X
iWork (Mac) Numbers • Keynote • Pages X
Geometer’s Sketchpad Kids 3-4 Teen
TrueBasic Kids 3-4 Teen
Accessibility Software Ask a staff member for details X X X X X X
Board Maker Kids 1 & 8
Final Cut Pro X