Scanning

General Scanners

Each floor has two A4 scanners. Additionally, the top floor has an A3 scanner. Scanning is free of charge.

Large Format Scanning

A Large Format Scanning Service is based in the Map Library on the first floor of the University Library and enables you to obtain professional quality scans of original material.

Originals will usually be scanned at 300 dpi in 24-bit colour and saved as a JPEG. Scans can be made at other resolutions and saved in other formats, including TIFF.

The service is fully managed by Library staff, so just bring your material to be scanned and a USB flash memory on which to save the file. Scans can also be sent direct to the Map Library's large format printer if required.

Contex CRYSTAL XL 42 scanner details:
: Optical resolution: 508 dpi; Maximum resolution: 800dpi; Maximum width of media: 44" (1118 mm); Scan width: 42" (1067 mm); Scan length: Not limited by scanner

Unlike A4 and A3 formats, large format scanning is a chargeable service, deductable from your printing account. Please check that you have sufficient credit in your printing account before using the service.

Scan to file tariff
: £2 per scan, regardless of size, resolution or scan mode
Scan to print tariff
: A2 £7.00; A1 £9.00; A0 £12.00

University staff should provide an appropriate cost code.