Scanning, faxing, and copying can all be done at the same machine! These machines are located at all locations.
Our machines are designed to print only 8.5" x 11" paper. All of them accept cash and are self-service. The cash boxes paired with each one will accept up to $20 in coins, $1 bills, or $5 bills. If you plan to make more than $20 worth of copies/faxes/scans, please ask for assistance!
PLEASE NOTE: The library cannot provide change or break bills! However, the coin boxes will provide change if you do not use the full balance inserted. You must use coins, $1 bills, or $5 bills.
The faxing function operates via an Internet connection rather than using a phoneline. This helps us keep down the cost to you since there are no long-distance charges.
Other Features
• Single or duplex printing
• Scan to PDF, USB,or email
• Print PDFs, JPGs, or TIFFs from USB
Library Lover Tip: If you don't need a hard copy of a document, consider going green and copying it to USB or email instead of to paper.
Special Book Scanning Station: The Genealogy Room at Merrillville Branch has limited scan and fax services. This station does not have print capabilities; it is designed for patrons who wish to make digital copies of books or documents. Learn More
Scan: $0.05/side
Fax: $1.00/page
Color Copy: $0.25/page
B&W Copy: $0.10/page
1.) Insert your flash drive if you plan to use one. If not, go to 2.)
2.) Press Start.
3.) Choose the function you need:
Copy: Copies and prints a paper document.
Fax: Faxes a paper document to the fax number you enter.
Email: Emails a copy of a paper document to the address you enter.
Flash Drive: Prints a paper document from a file USB or scans a paper copy to a digital format to be saved on a USB.
