You can use our multi function devices (MFDs) to photocopy or scan both sides of an ID card, passport, driving licence or other document.
Start by logging in to the MFD, if you need help please see our guidance How do I print, copy and scan at the Library?
To photocopy both sides on an ID:
Once logged in, press ‘Copy’, then press ‘Options’ button, bottom left of the screen.
The default option is black and white. If you require colour, press the ‘Colour/Black’ button and select colour.
Press ‘Scan Mode’, select ‘2-sided ID and press ‘Done’.
Press the ‘Touch to scan and preview’ pane which will show you where the ID needs to be placed on the photocopying glass. There are also following instructions in the pane telling you what to do next.
Place the front of the ID face down on the glass. Press ‘Scan’ in the bottom right of the screen. Turn the ID over and press ‘Scan’ again.
Press ‘Done’ bottom right of the screen. Then finally, press the ‘Copy’ button.
To scan a two-sided ID to email:
Once logged in press ‘Scan to Email', then press ‘Options’ button, bottom left of the screen.
Press ‘Scan Mode’, select ‘2-sided ID and press ‘Done’
Press the ‘Touch to scan and preview’ pane which will show you where the ID needs to be placed on the photocopying glass. There are also following instructions in the pane telling you what to do next.
Place the front of the ID face down on the glass. Press ‘Scan’ in the bottom right of the screen. Turn the ID over and press ‘Scan’ again.
Press ‘Done’ bottom right of the screen. Then finally, press the ‘Send’ button.
The following message then appears on the screen, ‘processing job’. Once this message disappears the job has been sent.