Printing, Scanning, Computers
Technology to Help You Do Your Work
Printers, scan stations, Wi-Fi, and computers are available in all library buildings. Some resources are available to visitors, while others are restricted to members of the UW community.
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Printing & Scanning
Locations
How to Print
- Upload to My Print Center
- Print jobs can then be retrieved at any Dawg Prints location
- Visitors without a NetID can also print directly from Guest Research Workstations in all libraries without using My Print Center.
See Print FAQ
Pay for Printing
- Prices
- Use Husky Card (UW) or Dawg Prints card (visitors)
Scan Stations
KIC overhead scanners: export to USB drive, send to email, save to the cloud, or send to one of the Dawg Prints printers. Guests with non-UW email addresses should ask Libraries staff for assistance.
- Accessibility: Adjustable height tables, foot pedal to activate scanner, OCR and mp3 options
Learn More
Printers and scan stations are provided by Dawg Prints – Creative Communications.
Library Card
Consult individual units to inquire about obtaining scans/copies of materials requiring special handling or non-circulating materials.
- Special Collections – Reproduction Services
- Microforms Duplication Service
- Viewing & Scanning Equipment at GMMN for microforms, slides, large format, maps, VHS, etc.
Computers
See also Borrow Technology & Other Equipment for information about peripherals, accessories, and other loanable equipment
Computer Use Policy
For rules governing computer use within the Libraries, including policies that supplement and interpret University-wide computing policies, see the Computer Use Policy.
Student Computers
Provided by STF (Student Technology Fee). Windows workstations require log-in with UW NetID; available in all Libraries.
Software
- 7-Zip
- Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
- ArcGIS Pro
- Audacity
- Avid Link
- Balabolka
- DjVuLibre
- FSReader 3
- Fusion 2025
- Ghostscript 10.05.0
- GIMP 3.0.2-1
- Git for Windows
- Google Chrome
- ImgBurn
- JAWS 2025
- jGRASP
- MathPlayer
- Microsoft Access LTSC 2024
- Microsoft Excel LTSC 2024
- Microsoft Powerpoint LTSC 2024
- Microsoft Word LTSC 2024
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
- Notepad++
- NVDA
- Pharos
- PuTTY
- Python 3.13
- R 4.4.3
- RStudio
- Sibelius
- Texmaker
- VLC media player
- ZoomText 2025
Hardware
- Dell Micro Form Factor
- Windows
- 16GB RAM
- 256GB SSD
- USB 3.0
- Dual 24” monitors or single 27” monitor
- 3.5mm headphone jack
Other Software and Hardware
Can be found at the following:
- Odegaard Learning Commons
PCs, Macs, media production, technology studios, and more - GIS Lab
includes ArcGIS and other utilities for working with GIS data - Engineering Library Instruction Center (ELIC)
includes other programs like KiCad, Labview Suite, Maple, Mathematica - Open Scholarship Commons
includes ABBY FineReader, Adobe Creative Cloud, Anaconda, Atlas.ti, Calibre, Oxygen, QGIS, Sublime
Other Technology Resources
- Student Technology Loan Program (UW STLP)
Reserve a laptop, tablet or other equipment - Software for the UW (UWare)
Download popular software for free or at reduced cost
Guest Research Workstations
Guest Research Workstations are provided to visitors for the purposes of conducting research. These workstations are available in all UW Libraries and can access most databases and licensed resources linked from the UW Libraries website.
Provides access to
- Most databases and licensed resources linked from the UW Libraries website
- All websites with .edu, .gov, .org, .mil, or .museum extensions
- Printing (for a fee)
Restrictions
Most other websites are NOT accessible.
Software
- 7-Zip
- Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
- Audacity
- Balabolka
- DjVuLibre
- FSReader 3
- Fusion 2025
- Ghostscript 10.05.0
- GIMP 3.0.2-1
- Git for Windows
- Google Chrome
- ImgBurn
- JAWS 2025
- jGrasp
- MathPlayer
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
- Notepad++
- NVDA
- Pharos
- PuTTY
- Python 3.13
- R 4.4.3
- RStudio
- Texmaker
- VLC media player
- ZoomText 2025
Hardware
- Dell Small Form Factor
- Windows
- 16 GB RAM
- 256GB SSD
- USB 3.0
- DVD±R/CD-RW
- 22″ Monitor
- 3.5mm headphone jack
Wireless Access
Two networks are available for visitors:
- Eduroam – use credentials from your home institution
- University of Washington:
- “Connect as a guest” (UW NetID not required)
This network is not encrypted and has limitations - “Continue to Login” – (UW NetID required) Ask Libraries staff about obtaining a temporary UW NetID; you will need to provide a form of identification and contact information.
- “Connect as a guest” (UW NetID not required)