Print / Copy / Scan

There are 3 printers located in the library. Each printer has the ability to print, copy and scan. Scan-to-email is also available.

Every student is credited with $20.00 for the semester. To add more money to your account contact the ITS Service Desk. To check the balance of your account, go to the Student Portal. (Under the Profile tab you will find your Print Balance and Pin).

Don’t hesitate to ask someone from the IT Help Desk or the Library Services Desk for assistance with the printers!

To Print

  1. Connect to AU Wi-Fi. Note: printing only works on campus Wi-Fi
  2. Upload your files.
    • Visit ssmprint.algomau.ca (Sault Ste Marie Campus) or brprint.algomau.ca/user (Brampton Campus)
    • Sign in with your Algoma U username + password (same as the student portal).
    • Click on Submit a Job and upload your files from your device.
  3. Check cost & pages (displayed automatically).
  4. Release the job at a printer.
    • Tap your ID card.
    • First time only: To self associate, enter your username (no “@algomau.ca”) and password to link the card.
    • Tap Print Release, tick the files, adjust options (copies, duplex, colour) if needed, then press Print. Use Print All to send everything at once.
  5. Log out when finished.

Need help? Submit a ticket at https://servicedesk.algomau.ca

Copy / Scan

You are also welcome to make copies and/or scans on the printers. Tap your student card on the sensor and follow the prompts to make copies or scans.

Public Access

Members of the public are welcome to use the printers for a fee. Print jobs are $0.10 per side for black and white pages, and $0.20 per side for colour pages. Copies are only available via Photocopy Cards which can be purchased at the Library Service Desk for a minimum of $2. If you would like to use the scan-to-email feature (this feature is free of charge), ask someone at the Library Service Desk to assist you.

We are currently not accepting Cash or Credit at our Library Service Desk. As a result, anything under $5 is free of charge. For everything else, please have Debit prepared. We are sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation!

Copyright

Cautionary notices regarding infringement of copyright are posted near the photocopiers. Serious penalties can result from illegal photocopying. All publications formats (e.g., print, film, microform, video, audio, and electronic) are covered by copyright. If you have concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our University Librarian.

For more information on Copyright restrictions, check out our Copyright and Fair Dealing information page.