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Copying & Printing

Printing and Copying In the Library

Changes to Printing & Copying at HCPL

To ensure our libraries' security, copy card dispensers have been removed from all Harris County Public Library branches. The library is working toward a replacement system that meets the needs of our patrons.

Printing and copying are available, please visit or contact any HCPL branch location for assistance.

NOTE: Printing and copying costs may vary at the CyFair, Tomball, Law, and TMC Libraries.

Mobile Printing

Upload files and pay for printing from your mobile device or desktop computer. HCPL staff print your items, and you just pick them up.

How HCPL Mobile Printing works:

  • Log in at print.hcpl.net using your HCPL library card number and PIN*
  • Upload the document(s) to be printed.
  • Add funds (minimum $2.00) to your Mobile Printing account using a credit or debit card with PayPal.
  • Go to your branch, call a library representative who will assist in printing your documents, and let you know how you will receive your printed items. Please have your Library Card number handy; you will be asked to provide your library card number to verify the print job.
  • When the print job is complete, a library representative will bring your printed items to your vehicle.

Important Information:

Before submitting your print job, we strongly suggest you use the print preview function to ensure that you are printing exactly what you want to be printed. HCPL cannot refund the cost of prints made in error.

Your Mobile Printing account is separate from your in-library printing card. You cannot use your in-library printing card to pay for Mobile Printing.

To reduce waste and to better manage the print queues, we will print items when you arrive at the pick-up location and notify us by phone.

*If you do not currently have an HCPL Library Card, you can apply for an iKnow Digital Access Card online to get immediate access to Mobile Printing and other library materials and services. Get an iKnow Digital Access Card now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Printing & Copying FAQ

  • You can log in to Mobile Printing and upload documents anytime, but you can only print and pick up items during library hours. Check library locations and hours for availability.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Uploaded documents will be stored online for 24 hours. If you are unable to come to the library to have your items printed within 24 hours, you must re-upload them. You will not be charged for unprinted uploads.

  • CHANGES TO PRINTING & COPYING AT HCPL

    To ensure our libraries' security, copy card dispensers have been removed from all Harris County Public Library branches. The library is working toward a replacement system that meets our patrons' needs.

    Printing and copying are available. Please visit or contact any HCPL branch location for assistance .

    NOTE: Printing and copying costs may vary at the LSC - CyFair Branch Library, LSC - Tomball Community Library, Harris County Law Library, and Texas Medical Center Library.

  • You can add funds to your Mobile Printing account using a credit/debit card via PayPal payment services. We cannot accept cash payments for Mobile Printing.

  • No. You can use PayPal as a guest to add funds to your Mobile Printing account.

  • When you log in to the Mobile Printing site (print.hcpl.net), available funds will show in the Funds section on the bottom left of the screen. You can also add funds in this section.
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