When it is essential to make a copy of a book chapter, article, or personal document, there are two self-service options to reproduce materials in the Library.
One of them is the Paw Prints print station, which is cloud-based printing was instituted two years ago and is commonly referred to as the wepa printer. Dickinson Law’s wepa printer is located in alcove on the main floor of the library and is available to students as well as visitors.
The wepa printer/copier is a handy tool because it scans as well as makes copies. To simplify using wepa especially for the first time, click onto the online guide . A tip from current users is to add the wepa app to your mobile device or to print from your computer.
Wepa allows you to take materials from a USB drive to print them and also upload documents to the cloud from any connected device including all student computers in the library.
Important features of the Paw Prints wepa station in the library are:
- Printing and scanning in black-and-white and color.
- Minimal pricing for printing and scanning.
- Access to cloud-based printing at every station with a user log in and entering a code or inserting a USB drive.
- The Paw Prints stations are part Penn State University’s engagement in practicing sustainability by reducing printing.
You may use your ID with LionCash or a credit card to pay for printing.
There are instructions for using the wepa print station posted in the alcove and other places.
Another convenient and free method is making an electronic copy is by using the Scannx ScanCenter. The scanner is located at the end of the student computers on the main floor of the library. Scannx provides several destinations to which users can send files: by smartphone, USB, Google Drive, and the most common, email.
Just touch the screen to begin and select your document destination (USB, email, etc.). The scanner sets the limit on the size of the files the images/ pages may be scanned – 100 pages or 10 Mbyte. The scan settings are defaulted to the most common items, black and white to maximize the file. If gray scale or pictures are selected to scan, the file will reach the limit quickly meaning more files to combine.
Place your book or paper on the glass top as shown by the illustration, close the cover and touch “scan” on the screen. Thumbnails will appear on the right side of the screen after each scan. You can edit your document on the screen however, using Adobe after scanning is easier. There is an option after each scan to delete a poor image, if necessary. Follow the instructions on the screen when you are finished scanning to send your document to the destination you chose. Scans sent to your email will be sent from BookScan Center.
If you need more assistance using the scanner or printer, please ask at the circulation desk.
REMEMBER: For both self-service options available, it is important not to violate copyright laws (Title 17, U.S. Code) with regard to the materials you scan or copy.