LibGuides: Library Essentials: Printing & photocopying

Printing & photocopying

When you begin your course you will receive some free printing credits, which you can use to buy photocopies and printing. You can purchase more credits online, via the Print Portal if you need to. Printing and photocopying are managed by IT services at Coventry University.

Costs for Printing and copying:

A4 Colour single sided: 20p
A4 Colour double sided: 20p
A4 Mono (Black & White) single sided: 6p
A4 Mono (Black & White) double sided: 10p
A3 Colour single sided: 20p

Printing Credits and how to purchase top ups
You will be issued with 2500 printer credits, which equates to £25.00 per academic year. If you need to purchase any additional credit you can do so via the Print Portal.

Where can I find printers and photocopiers in the library?

You will use the same machine to do printing and photocopying. These can be found on every floor in the library.

How do I print a document?

To print you need to go to the Print Portal. For any help regarding this visit IT Services.
You can retrieve your printing from any printer in the library.
Swipe your ID Card on the card reader located next to the print display.

You should be logged straight in to use the service.
If this does not work, your card may need to be registered for the first time.

you will be prompted to enter a Username & Password. You only need to do this once, and it can be done at any university printer.

Please Note: Username is the same as university log on and The Password is case sensitive!

Print credits will be deducted from your account.

How do I make a photocopy?

To use the machine as a photocopier, select 'Copy’ from the touchscreen pad. You will now be able to make photocopies. Credits will be deducted from your account.

Further help and instructions can be found next to the printers/photocopiers, on the IT services webpage or ask at the front desk the library and a member of staff will be happy to help.