If you have ever printed at CPL, you may be familiar with the copy card system we have used for over a decade. This fall, we will move to a new system called ePRINTit. With this system, you can preview and edit print jobs easily, pay for all printing with cash or a credit card right at the print station, or upload files directly from Google Drive or Dropbox—and more.
Why is this changing?
As time has passed, we’ve heard feedback from patrons that our current system may no longer be the best fit for their needs. Fewer people carry cash; more people want to print easily from their phones; carrying a print card is an annoyance; and software is now available to do all of this. With ePRINTit, patrons will still be able to do most everything they once did, plus a few new things.
Can I still release print jobs with my old copy card?
Once ePRINTit launches, we will replace our copy card readers with a new machine that accepts multiple payment methods—but not copy cards. You will be able to pay with cash, credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Wallet and more, or have a staff member assist directly.
Will I lose all the money I’ve put on my card?
Library staff will still honor any funds on copy cards through January 31, 2027.
To use a copy card after ePRINTit launches, you can bring it to the Information Desk. We will read the balance, subtract the cost for any print or copy jobs you need, and provide a "Thorndyke Bucks" voucher for the remainder. These vouchers can be exchanged for printing and copying credit through the end of January 2027.
In the meantime, we recommend that, instead of loading copy cards with large amounts, you load them with only what you need, or even pay staff at the Information Desk to release your print jobs directly.
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