Printing & photocopying
All copying and printing is subject to copyright.
See our printing tips for advice to minimise your printing and costs.
- Photocopying is available at all our libraries except the Mobile Library.
- Printing is available at all our libraries except Little River and the Mobile Library.
- Colour printing and copying is available at the following libraries: Bishopdale, Central, Fendalton, Linwood, New Brighton, Papanui, Shirley, South Christchurch, Spreydon, Upper Riccarton.
- All Pharos printers and copiers are capable of printing duplex (double-sided).
- Printing from microfilm and microfiche readers is available in the Aotearoa New Zealand Centre at the Central Library.
Charges
| Printing | Black & White | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 10 cents | $1 |
| A3 | 40 cents | $2 |
| Microfilm / fiche printing | ||
| A4 | 50 cents | NA |
| A3 | $1 | NA |
| Photocopying | ||
| A4 | 20 cents | $2 |
| A3 | 40 cents | $3 |
Payment
- You can load money on your Pharos account and when you print or copy the cost is deducted from your Pharos account.
- To load money on your Pharos account see a staff at the desk.
- Payment for printing from the microfiche and microfilm machines is to be made at the Aotearoa New Zealand Centre desk.

