Computers, printers and technology
Free Wi-Fi
The Library offers free wireless internet via the Public Wi-Fi Vic Park network. No password is required.
Connect to the network on your device, open your web browser, accept the terms and conditions and start browsing.
Public access computers (PCs)
Public computers in the Library are open from 9am until 15 minutes before closing time, subject to availability. Contact the Library to reserve a PC on (08) 9311 8188 and email vicparklibrary@vicpark.wa.gov.au.
Library members can access 2 hours of computer time for free a day. Non-members can use computers with Guest Pass for 30 minutes at a time, free of charge.
Library cards or Guest Passes are required to access computers for login and printing purposes.
All members and patrons must abide by the Public Access Computers Conditions of Use, see link below.
Public Access Computers Conditions of Use
Laptops for loan
Access 2 hours of laptop time for free a day. A Victoria Park Library membership card is required to access a laptop.
Laptops can be borrowed in the Library from 9am until 15 minutes before closing time, subject to availability. The laptops can only be used in the library and are not to be taken off the premises.
Laptops cannot be reserved.
Headphones are not provided. We encourage patrons to bring their own.
All patrons must abide by the Laptop Conditions of Use, see link below.
Laptop Conditions of Use
Printer/photocopier
Printing costs
| A4 black & white |
$0.20 |
| A3 black & white |
$0.40 |
| A4 colour |
$1 |
| A3 colour |
$1.50 |
All printing is released from the Self-Service Print Release Kiosk. The Print Release Kiosk has a coin box terminal and an EFTPOS machine attached. The coin box terminal accepts $5, $10 and $20 notes and accepts all coins except for 5 and 50 cent pieces.
Library members now have 2 options when paying for printing/photocopying:
Option 1- Members can choose to pay as they go by inserting cash or paying via EFTPOS
Option 2- Funds can be loaded onto Library membership cards for future use. Any money loaded onto your library card remains until used. Money loaded onto your card can only be used to pay for photocopying and printing.
Those using Guest Passes or Remote printing must pay the exact amount owing directly at the Self-Service Print Release Kiosk.
How to print:
From a Library computer
You can print directly using one of our computers.
1. Connect to one of our computers using your Library Card. If you don't have a Library Card, you can ask for a Guest pass from the Service Desk.
2. Open up your document.
3. Send the document to the printer.
4. Go to the library's Self-Service Print Release Kiosk.
5. Enter your library card number or Guest pass.
6. Pay with cash or card.
7. Collect your printing.
Via email
You can email your print job from your own smartphone, tablet or laptop:
Based on the size and colour of your document select from the list below:
Once emailed, go to the Self-Service Print Release Kiosk to pay and release and pay for your print job from the queue.
From your mobile
You can print directly from your mobile using Princh Mobile Application. Follow the instructions below:
1. Find and download the Princh App from your preferred app store.
2. On your device open the file and tap the share icon
3. Select Print with Princh
4. A prompt will appear directing you to switch to the Princh app
5. Open the Princh app and enter in the printer ID 110141
6. Select the Victoria Park Printer
7. Choose the printer settings you want e.g. A4 black and white, then select Print
8. Accept the Terms and Conditions, then select Continue
9. Enter in your email address and select Submit Print Job
10. Go to the library’s self-serve print release station
11. Enter your email address
12. Pay with either cash or card
13. Collect your printing
From your laptop
You can print directly from your laptop using Princh Portal. Follow the instructions below:
1. Visit Princh Portal.
2. Select/upload the file you wish to print
3. Select the colour settings and paper size you wish to use.
4. Accept the Terms and Conditions
5. Enter your e-mail address, click OK
6. Go to the library’s self-serve print release station
7. Enter your email address
8. Pay with cash or card
9. Collect your printing
Scanner
Scanning is free for members and non-members. The library scanner is built into the printer and scans to email and to USB.