Update to Free Printing

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We are updating our free printing service to help ensure it remains available for those who rely on it most, including individuals seeking employment, printing forms and accessing other essential documents.

Beginning Tuesday, August 25, the following printing limits will apply:

  • All cardholders may print up to 50 pages per week free of charge.
  • Veterans and active military may print up to 100 pages per day free of charge.
  • Guest pass users may print up to five pages per day.
  • The option to purchase additional pages beyond these limits will continue to be unavailable.

KDL introduced free printing to improve access to important information and services by reducing financial barriers for patrons. These changes are intended to preserve that benefit for the long term by creating clearer expectations, promoting consistent service across branches and ensuring the service remains focused on everyday patron needs. They also help KDL manage printing costs, equipment wear and print queue demands so free printing can continue to be offered in a sustainable and equitable manner.

Still need to print larger jobs? KDL staff are happy to help connect patrons with local printing businesses and other community resources that may be able to meet those needs.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us continue to provide this valuable resource to our community.

Frequently Asked Questions about Printing and Copying

  • Printing and copying are free for up to 50 pages each week with a library card. Once you reach your 50-page limit, you'll need to wait until your credits reset the following week. Additional pages cannot be purchased.

  • The page limit helps KDL keep printing and copying free, fair and available for everyone. This free service is designed for everyday needs like forms, school work, job searches and personal documents rather than large projects or commercial printing.

  • KDL and Lakeland Library Cooperative (LLC) cardholders can print and copy up to 50 sheets per week for free. Guests without library cards can print and copy up to 5 sheets per day with a guest pass, but guest passes must be obtained in the branch.

  • No. Once you reach your weekly limit, additional pages cannot be purchased. Limitations are in place to ensure fair access for all users. Large print and copy jobs can significantly slow the printing queue, and this free service is designed to support everyday needs rather than high-volume projects.

  • Printing/copying credits reset every Saturday night.

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Actualización del servicio de impresión gratuita

Estamos actualizando nuestro servicio de impresión gratuita para ayudar a garantizar que siga estando disponible para quienes más dependen de él, incluidas las personas que buscan empleo, imprimen formularios o necesitan acceder a otros documentos esenciales.

A partir del martes 25 de agosto, se aplicarán los siguientes límites de impresión:

  • Todos los usuarios con tarjeta de la biblioteca podrán imprimir hasta 50 páginas por semana sin costo.
  • Los veteranos y miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas en servicio activo podrán imprimir hasta 100 páginas por día sin costo.
  • Los usuarios con pase de invitado podrán imprimir hasta cinco páginas por día.
  • Ya no estará disponible la opción de comprar páginas adicionales una vez alcanzados estos límites.

KDL implementó la impresión gratuita para mejorar el acceso a información y servicios importantes al reducir las barreras económicas para los usuarios. Estos cambios tienen como objetivo preservar este beneficio a largo plazo mediante expectativas más claras, un servicio uniforme en todas las sucursales y un enfoque en las necesidades cotidianas de los usuarios. También ayudan a KDL a administrar los costos de impresión, el desgaste de los equipos y la demanda de las colas de impresión, para que este servicio gratuito pueda seguir ofreciéndose de manera sostenible y equitativa.

¿Necesitas imprimir una cantidad mayor de páginas? El personal de KDL estará encantado de ayudarte a encontrar imprentas locales y otros recursos comunitarios, opens a new window que puedan satisfacer tus necesidades.

Gracias por tu comprensión y por ayudarnos a seguir ofreciendo este valioso recurso a nuestra comunidad.

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