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 (PolyU/CPCE students and staff only)

 

Library offers a self-service large format scanning facility, enabling users to scan documents with size up to A0. By following the instructions provided below, users can easily scan their documents and save the output file directly to USB drive or the connected PC.

 

Location

Digital Makerspace Plus, i-Space, 4/F North Wing

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.