Public computing and printing at the Library

We can help you take care of all your computing, printing and photocopying needs. At the Library you’ll be able to book out a computer, load credit onto an account and securely and privately manage your printing.

Services available to you:

  • Use the Microsoft Office software on the library computers.
  • Print from a phone, laptop or from one of our public computers.
  • Print from home or your own devices. Just email your documents or files as email attachments to print@pukeariki.co.nz. You will receive an email reply with a Job ID then come into any of our libraries and release your printing from one of our public printing kiosks using the Job ID.
  • Enjoy streamlined photocopying and scanning services.
  • Top up your account with printing credit (for regular users) or pay as you go using Eftpos and cash.
  • Protect your privacy and security through use of our new system.
  • Take advantage of self-service available or ask one of our friendly librarians for help.
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Printing Charges

  • A4 Black and Whites 20c per side
  • A4 Colour $1 per side
  • A3 Black and White 50c per side
  • A3 $2 Colour per side
  • Scan to email no charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add money to my card?

To load credit onto your printing account you can:

  1. Go to the kiosk in the library and add credit by Eftpos or credit card.
  2. Ask a library staff member to add cash to your account.

How do I print using my account with the new system?

Using your account to print is nice and easy with our new system. 

  1. While using one of our public PCs release your printing straight to our public printer then pay for it.
  2. Send your print job from your personal laptop or mobile device by emailing it as an attachment to print@pukeariki.co.nz. You will receive job ID number in a reply email. Come into any of our libraries and enter the Job ID into one of our public printer kiosks and release the printing to our public printers.
  3. Adjust the attributes for your job i.e. black and white or colour printing, single or double sided. The cost will be automatically calculated
  4. Print from the credit on your account or pay as you go to release your printing.