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A man uses the art printer in the Makerspace
Getting Started
- Available for use at the Eastside Branch
- A Waterloo Public Library card is required to use the art printer
- Cost: $10 per print (8.5 x 11″)
- Material: archival, fade-resistant paper
- Customers must be 13 years of age or older or accompanied by an adult
- The art printer is available on a first-come, first-served basis
- Projects must be completed at least 30 minutes before closing
- Files must be accessed from a public computer (USB or online)
- Files must be compatible with the Windows Photos app (common formats include JPG, PNG, RAW, and PDF)
- Customers are responsible for paying for all sheets printed
- Customers are responsible for ensuring their files meet copyright and usage requirements
More Information
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How to Use
Sending a Print to the Art Printer
- Log on to an available public computer with your valid Waterloo Public Library card.
- Open your art file from your storage device or online cloud system and download it to computer.
- Use File Explorer to navigate to your downloaded files.
- Right-click on your file and select > Open With > Photos (this will open your art file in the Photos Viewer).
- Edit the image in Photos viewer, as needed.
- Click on the printer icon in Photos.
- Select the appropriate printer – ART PRINTER $10 DOLLARS per page.
- Select the Print button.
- Release your print job from the Print Release Station.
- Pay cash through the printer coin box or pay by card with staff.
Printed instruction sheets are also available with the machine when you arrive at the library.
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Helpful Tips
Prints dry quickly, but they require 24 hours to fully cure. Be careful when handling prints in the meantime.
It might be a good idea to bring a protective sleeve to transport your print home.