How it works

• 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.