Scanning

Multi-function scanners

Photo of scanner

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 a dedicated PC in the Library

  • 6/F South Wing
  • 5/F South Wing, North Wing
  • 4/F South Wing, North Wing (i-Space)
  • 3/F South Wing, North Wing
  • P/F Reading Area, AV Collection
  • 1/F 24-Hour Study Centre
  • G/F South Wing

* 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
6/F South Wing 6SW_P01 Y  
6SW_P02 Y
5/F

South Wing

 5SW_P02 Y  
North Wing
5NW_P02 Y
4/F

South Wing

 4SW_P02 Y  

i-Space

North Wing

 4NW_P02 Y  
3/F South Wing 3SW_P02 Y
 
North Wing 3NW_P02 Y  
R31 Y Connected to the notebook computer MP-03
2/F

Reading Area

 2SW_P02 Y
 
AV Collection 2SW_P04 Y  
1/F

24-Hour Study Centre

North Wing

 1NW_P02 Y  
1NW_P04 Y
G/F South Wing R01 Y  

User Guides

Flatbed Colour Scanners

Two flatbed colour scanners for document size up to A4 are connected to two PCs <iBooking PC iWS18> 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

 

WARNING to Users of Copying Devices

Users are reminded to observe the WARNING to Users of Copying Devices 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 us.