Use the PrinterOn service to print from your device—no matter where you are—and then pick up your printing at the Library.
- You can submit your print job in your web browser or using the PrinterOn app—see the instructions below.
- Most common file formats, opens a new window can be printed this way.
- You'll need to visit the Print Release Station at the Library (typically a computer located near the printer) within 4 hours.
- At the Print Release Station, you'll need to enter your email to see your print job—you can preview, print or delete.
- Select "print" then pay to finish printing.
- Regular printing fees apply.
How to: submit online in your web browser
Pick the location where you'd like to print from the list below.
- Alderney Gate, opens a new window
- Bedford, opens a new window
- Captain William Spry, opens a new window
- Cole Harbour, opens a new window
- Dartmouth North, opens a new window
- Central Library, opens a new window
- Halifax North Memorial, opens a new window
- J.D. Shatford Memorial, opens a new window
- Keshen Goodman, opens a new window
- Musquodoboit Harbour
- Sackville, opens a new window
- Sheet Harbour, opens a new window
- Tantallon, opens a new window
- Woodlawn, opens a new window
You'll need to:
- Select the type of printing you want—black & white or colour, 1 or 2 sided.
- Enter your email address.
- Pick your document—you can browse your computer for a file or enter the URL for a website.
- Once you've entered the above information, click the play icon (triangle).
- Enter the number of copies that you want to print.
- Click the green print icon to submit for printing.
- You'll see the status of your print job and a reference number.
- Visit the Print Release Station at your Library (typically a computer located near the printer) within 4 hours.
- At the Print Release Station, you'll need to enter your email to see your print job—you can preview, print or delete.
How to: submit using the PrinterOn App
If you haven't already, install and set up the PrinterOn application, opens a new window.
Once installed, open the PrinterOn application:
- Tap “Manage printers” or “No printers selected”—this may differ across devices.
- Tap “Search” and search for your desired Library branch.
- Tap on your branch printer and tap save.
When you're ready to print:
- Open the PrinterOn application.
- Tap on “Documents”, “Photos” or “Web”—options may differ across devices.
- Select the item you wish to print and tap "Print."
- Enter your email address and tap “Print”—on some devices this may be a check mark.
- If you want multiple copies, you need to resubmit your document each time.
- Visit the Print Release Station at your Library (typically a computer located near the printer) within 4 hours.
- At the Print Release Station, you'll need to enter your email to see your print job—you can preview, print or delete.
