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Print and Photocopy

Print and Photocopy

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Printing

  • Library users can print from any library computer, laptop, or mobile device to one of our printers.
  • Black and white printing costs $0.10 per page; color printing costs $0.50 per page. Cash Only.
  • Both single- and double-sided printing on 8.5" x 11" (letter size) library paper are available.

You must have a Kapiʻolani CC (KCC) Student ID card or a Kapiʻolani CC print card to print from computers in the library.

  • Cash can be loaded onto your KCC student ID or print card by using one of our print card machines.
  • Kapiʻolani CC print cards may be purchased from either the print card machine in front of the Circulation Counter or the machine located to the left of the Reference Desk, for $1.00 (includes $0.50 credit on the card).

Add money to your Kapiʻolani CC Student ID or print card by inserting it into a card machine and depositing bills or coins.

  • The machines do not give change. If you need change, ask at the Circulation Desk.

How would you like to print?

Print from a Library PC

Follow the steps below or ask for help at the library Reference Desk. Please give yourself enough time. Please do not wait to start printing 5 minutes before class starts or the library closes.

  1. Display the document you want to print on the computer.
  2. Use File➞Print Preview to check the number of pages. Often there is blank space at the end of a document that creates an extra page. The Library does not give refunds if you print blank pages.
  3. Print the document. If you are printing a PDF file from a web browser, click on the printer icon in the PDF toolbar. Do not use your browser's File➞Print command for PDFs.
  4. Make sure you have the correct printer selected: BW Print ($0.10 cents per page) or Color Print ($0.50 per page). The Library does not give refunds if you choose the wrong printer.
  5. You will be prompted to enter your UH Username to protect your job from being printed by somebody else. 
  6. If you downloaded your document to the computer, SAVE a copy of your document to your Google Drive, flash drive, or email it to yourself as an attachment. 
  7. Walk over to either of the 2 print station PCs (does not matter which side). 
  8. Move the mouse to wake up the display, and log on with your UH Username and password (or guest login if you created one).
  9. Insert your student ID or print card into the card reader. 
  10. Click on your job in the list. The system displays the total cost, and how much money is available on your card.
  11. Check that the number of pages and cost are correct, then click the Print button.
  12. Retrieve your printout (multi-page PDFs with large images may take several minutes).
  13. Remember to take your card out of the reader -- Click the Log Off button to eject your card when you are done.

Unprinted jobs will stay on the print station for approximately two hours, then they will be automatically deleted.

Print from my Laptop

Please note that you can only print the following types of files from your laptop: 
PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Images (.jpg, .jpeg, .png, .bmp, .gif, .tif, .tiff), Email messages, and Publisher files. 

Follow the steps below or ask for help at the library Reference Desk. Please give yourself enough time. Please do not wait to start printing 5 minutes before class starts or the library closes.

  1. Ensure you are connected to the KapCC wifi network.
  2. You must have a saved copy of the file(s) you want to print in one of the file formats specified above, on your computer.
  3. Open a browser and go to: http://go.hawaii.edu/xwH.
  4. Log on with your UH username and password; or click Log on as a guest.
  5. Click "upload" to upload your file(s) to be printed.
  6. Click the box in front of your uploaded file(s).
  7. Choose B&W ($0.10) or Color Print ($0.50).
  8. Choose one-sided or double-sided.
  9. Walk over to either of the 2 print station PCs (does not matter which side). 
  10. Move or click the mouse to wake up the display. 
  11. Log in with your UH username or the guest account you used when uploading your print job(s).
  12. Insert your student ID or print card into the card reader. 
  13. Select the job you wish to print, and click [Print].
  14. Remember to take your card out of the reader -- Click the Log Off button to eject your card when you are done.

Unprinted jobs will stay on the print station for approximately two hours, then they will be automatically deleted.

Print from Mobile

Please note that you can only print the following types of files from your mobile device: 
PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Images (.jpg, .jpeg, .png, .bmp, .gif, .tif, .tiff), Email messages, and Publisher files. 

Follow the steps below or ask for help at the library Reference Desk. Please give yourself enough time. Please do not wait to start printing 5 minutes before class starts or the library closes.

What type of mobile phone or tablet are you using?

iOS / Apple iPhone or iPad

  1. Ensure you are connected to the KapCC wifi network.
  2. Open a browser and go to: http://go.hawaii.edu/xwH, or scan the QR code posted on the print station.
  3. Log on with your UH username and password; or click Log on as a guest.
  4. Click "upload" to upload your file(s) to be printed. Make sure it is in one of the file formats specified above.
  5. Click the box in front of your uploaded file(s).
  6. Choose B&W ($0.10) or Color Print ($0.50).
  7. Choose one-sided or double-sided.
  8. Walk over to either of the 2 print station PCs (does not matter which side). 
  9. Move or click the mouse to wake up the display. 
  10. Log in with your UH username or the guest account you used when uploading your print job(s).
  11. Insert your student ID or print card into the card reader. 
  12. Select the job you wish to print, and click [Print].
  13. Remember to take your card out of the reader -- Click the Log Off button to eject your card when you are done.

Unprinted jobs will stay on the print station for approximately two hours, then they will be automatically deleted.

Android Phone or Tablet

  1. Ensure you are connected to the KapCC wifi network.
  2. Open a browser and go to: http://go.hawaii.edu/xwH, or scan the QR code posted on the print station.
  3. Log on with your UH username and password; or click Log on as a guest.
  4. Click "upload" to upload your file(s) to be printed. Make sure it is in one of the file formats specified above.
  5. Click the box in front of your uploaded file(s).
  6. Choose B&W ($0.10) or Color Print ($0.50).
  7. Choose one-sided or double-sided.
  8. Walk over to either of the 2 print station PCs (does not matter which side). 
  9. Move or click the mouse to wake up the display. 
  10. Log in with your UH username or the guest account you used when uploading your print job(s).
  11. Insert your student ID or print card into the card reader. 
  12. Select the job you wish to print, and click [Print].
  13. Remember to take your card out of the reader -- Click the Log Off button to eject your card when you are done.

Unprinted jobs will stay on the print station for approximately two hours, then they will be automatically deleted.

Photocopying

Self-service black & white copying is available for library users on the first floor of the library near the Circulation Counter. The photocopiers accept cash only (coins or bills). Black & white photocopy charges are $0.10 per page.

The library does not give monetary or material refunds and can only provide limited photocopying assistance.

Library users are responsible for abiding by the United States Copyright Act of 1976. A failure to observe the provisions of the Copyright Act is a serious matter and may expose you to liability.

Last Updated: Aug 30, 2024 7:05 PM