Computers & Technology FAQs

  • General Questions

    You can print using your laptop or mobile device from anywhere, in or outside of the library.

    1. Send your file via email to print@cantonpl.org
    2. Wait for the reply from “DoNotReply@eprintitsaas.com”– it will have a release code.
      • If you don’t receive the code, go to the Information Desk and they can help.
    3. Type the release code into the release station by the printer you want to use.
      • The email will show up as its own job, separate from your scan. Look at the list of jobs and make sure to uncheck any jobs you don’t want. Checked jobs will print.
    4. You can preview your job(s) by selecting the pencil on the far right.
      • From the preview screen, you can adjust from color to grayscale (black and white), single to double-sided, change the number of copies, and/or adjust to only print certain pages.
      • Select “save” or “cancel” to return to the print screen and then hit print.
    5. Pay for your job at the kiosk by the printer.

    With a smartphone, if your prefer, you can upload your document to the print queue by going to https://print.cantonpl.org

    Your print job(s) will stay in the queue for 24 hours. 

    To attend a Zoom program you must first install Zoom on your computer, laptop, or mobile phone from https://zoom.us/. You will typically receive an email from the library with the Zoom link 24 hours before the program starts, though see individual event descriptions for exceptions. Once the program starts, click on the link provided to join the program. Some programs require microphone or camera access in order to participate.

    Yes! You will need to bring your own device and headphones. We have Wi-Fi and 17 first-come, first-serve study rooms in our eastern wing. The study booths in the Children’s section and Teen space are also excellent locations to conduct a Zoom meeting. Please use your headphones and keep your voice to a moderate conversation level.

    When in doubt, check the noise zone map to make sure you are in an area that is ok. Learn more about the zones here.

    There are four multifunction printers available at the library, two in the Self Service Center near the self-checkout stations, one by WebExpress, and one in the Children's Library. You can use these machines to scan, fax, or print documents. 

    There's no charge for scanning or faxing, but:

    • Black and white (grayscale) printing costs $.10 per side, or $.20 for a double-sided page.
    • Color printing costs $.50 per side.
    • The cost is the same for letter (8.5 x 11) and legal size (8.5 x 14).

    You can also print wirelessly from your own device. Click this link to find out how.

    Databases and online resources can be found through the catalog or on the Research & Learn page. There is blue button at the top the page that links to an A-Z listing of all databases and online resources available to you through CPL. Lower down there are also links to groups of resources for particular areas of interest.

    To learn more about CPL's online resources, please see this post.

    You can send a fax to anywhere in the U.S. for free from the copiers in the Self Service Center, which can be found to the right of the Check Out Desk as you enter the library. Here's a helpful video or find step by step instructions in this post.

    Black and white (grayscale) printing costs $.10 per side, or $.20 for a double-sided page.

    Color printing costs $.50 per side.

    The cost is the same for letter (8.5 x 11) and legal size (8.5 x 14).

    You can pay for prints with coins, cash, card or tap to pay. There is no minimum charge. You will receive any change in bills and/or coins. 

    Card payments will show on your statement as from “Nayax.” 

  • Computers

    CPL has multiple areas with computers for public use. A library card is not required.

    Public computers are filtered per Michigan State law. Please note:

    • The six computers in WebExpress marked with green tape across the top of the monitor are restricted to 18-years-and-older by law because they provide unfiltered web access.
    • Public computers will only store your working files until the end of the day. Be sure to save your files to a USB flash drive or web storage.

    Free Wi-Fi,  electrical outlets, and USB charging outlets are also available throughout the building. Three stations with spare monitors, HDMI cords, and multiple outlets (for use like docking stations) are available for use in the Teen Space.

    Internet connections provided by the library are unsecured and unencrypted; use at your own risk.

    Use of our Wi-Fi or public computers implies your acceptance of the Acceptable Use provisions of our Computing Resources Policy when you connect to the cpl network.

    The software on computers available for public use includes:

    • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher)
    • Photo Editor
    • Windows Media Player
    • Internet Browsers (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge)
    • Adobe Reader
    • VLC Media Player

    Computers DO NOT have a camera or a microphone.

  • Wi-Fi

    Free Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi) is available at the library. There's no time limit or password for connection. Using your computer's network utilities, look for the Wi-Fi network named "cpl".

    Use of our Wi-Fi implies your acceptance of the Acceptable Use provisions of our Computing Resources Policy. Internet connections provided by the library are unsecured and unencrypted; use at your own risk.

    Access to our wireless network is available from our parking lot from 7:45 AM until 11:00 PM. The best parking spots for Wi-Fi coverage are near the northwest corner of the library building (closest to the west drive and the children's study booth area).