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Photocopying & Printing

Self-service photocopiers are available in the LRC and can be used by University members to make black & white or colour copies. They are available throughout LRC opening hours, until 15 minutes before closing time.

A Campus Card is required for using the photocopiers. If you are a student, you must activate your card first with your University login and password.  However, card activation can ONLY be done on PCs in the Campus.

To activate your card:

  1. Go to the YSoft SafeQ website.
  2. Log in with your login and password.
  3. Click on 'Generate Card Activation Code'. Keep this code.
  4. At the photocopier, tap your card on the sensor panel and key in the following:
    - Login
    - Password
    - Activation Code

Card activation is a one-time process. To check your card balance (credits), log in at the YSoft SafeQ website.

Where are the photocopiers?

In the open area within the LRC

How much does it cost?

Black and white

  • A4 - RM0.12 per sheet
  • A3 - RM0.18 per sheet

Colour

  • A4 - RM0.70 per sheet
  • A3 - RM1.20 per sheet

Card top-up 

For students, card top up service is available at the LRC Information Desk. Minimum top-up amount is RM5.

Copying regulations

The LRC's photocopying services are offered in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act. Explanatory notices are displayed by the photocopiers. Each user has, personally, to comply with the law. Should LRC staff suspect that the law may be being broken and, for instance, they notice a student working through a whole book, or copying an unreasonable amount from one volume or journal issue, they can intervene and enquire about the extent of copying. All photocopies made in excess of the limits can be confiscated.

Printing

Printing services are available at all PCs in the LRC. Documents submitted for printing can be retrieved at any of the connected photocopiers and charges are similar to photocopying. For printing via mobile devices or laptops, please refer to IT Services website.