Multi-function scanners
Hi-speed colour scanners for document size up to A3 are available in the following locations. Scanned files can be saved to *USB thumb drive or to dedicated PC in the Library
- Group Study Zone 1 (L019)
- 24-Hour Study Centre (1/F)
- Reading Area (P/F)
- Multimedia Commons (3/F North Wing)
- i-Space (4/F North Wing)
- North Wing (5/F)
* Only USB drive with FAT32 storage format will be supported.
Locations and Features
| Floor | Location | Scanner Name | Scanning to USB Thumb Drive | Connected to a Library PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G/F |
Group Study Zone 1 North Wing |
R01 | Y | |
| 1/F |
24-Hour Study Centre North Wing |
L115B | Y | |
| L115D | Y | |||
| P/F |
Reading Area South Wing |
L203C | Y | |
| R21 | Y | |||
| 3/F | ||||
|
Multimedia Commons North Wing |
R31 | Y | Y | |
| R32 | Y | |||
| 4/F |
i-Space North Wing |
L404B | Y | |
| L404C | Y | |||
| 5/F | North Wing | R51 | Y |
User Guides
Flatbed Colour Scanners
Two flatbed colour scanners for document size up to A4 are connected to two PCs <iBooking PC iWS-28> and <Walk-in PC L401-02>. Users can reserve iBooking PC in advance on iBooking.
Book Scanners (PolyU/CPCE students and staff only)
A book scanner with advanced image processing is available at the i-Space, 4/F North Wing. PolyU/CPCE students and staff can reserve the scanner in advance at the Library’s iBooking system. For details, please see Book Scanning.
Large-format Scanner (self service)
For scanning document from size A2 to A0 or above, please submit your request at the Technical Support Desk in 4/F i-Space. For more information, please see Large Format Printing
This large format scanning is a self-service facility with preset scanner settings. Following simple instructions provided, users just need to insert original document to the scanner, monitor the output on a PC and collect the document after scanning. Finally, settle the payment at Technical Support Desk (t-Desk) counter when you leave.
Charges
HKD $4 per document
User Guides
Copyright Warning to Photocopier Users
Users are reminded to observe the Copyright Warning to Photocopier Users and relevant legal restrictions when photocopying copyrighted materials. They can also refer to the Copyright Ordinance (Cap 528) in the government website at http://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap528. For enquiries and assistance on copying, printing and scanning matters, please approach Technical Support Desk on 4/F or contact 2766-6909 / lbviews@polyu.edu.hk.