Library computers, printers, scanners

Computers

Mac laptops are available for checkout from the Instructional Media Center (IMC) and the PARC.

Mac desktop computers are available in North Reference room and the Gates Reading Room on the main level of the library. More Macs are available in the IMC and PARC.

Get help

• Learn how to recover files if a library computer shuts down unexpectedly.
• Learn about Reed's Student Technology Equipment Program (STEP) if you need help getting a personal computer.
• Learn about Reed's Virtual Computer Labs if you need specialized software.

Printers

Library printers are available for current students. Print from your own computer or a library desktop.

Printing at Reed costs 5¢ a side for black and white and 30¢ a side for color. All first-years, sophomores, and juniors are given a $25 allotment for printing. Seniors are given $45.

Go to Library Printing FAQs.

Go to Computer User Services (CUS) instructions to set up your computer for printing.

Get help

• Ask a librarian to help you set up printing.
• Ask CUS to help you set up printing.

North Reference Printers

• Black and white printing
• Print Station
• Select "Library-North-Reference" to print here.

Reading Room Printers

• Black and white printing
• Select "Library-Reading-Room" to print here.

Print to copiers

• Color printing
• Black and white printing
• Select "Library-Main-Floor-Copier" or "Library-South-Stacks-Copier" to print here.

Scanners

An overhead book scanner (BookEye scanner) is available near the reference rooms, across from Stair A. Flatbed scanners are available in the IMC. All photocopiers can be used to scan without charge.

Photocopiers

Photocopiers are available on the Library Main Level (ML), Lower Level 1 (LL1), and the IMC (LL1). All photocopiers can be used to scan. "Library-Main-Floor-Copier" or "Library-South-Stacks-Copier" can be used for color or black and white printing.