With advances in technology many of us have little need for printed copies and we may not own a printer.
For those who don’t own a printer, but need to print something libraries, office supply stores, shipping stores and others offer a broad range of printing options.
Public Libraries & Universities
Most public libraries offer not only printing services but other technological resources. Typically, you can upload documents to their printer, email them or copy them to a USB drive. Most libraries will assist you when you arrive. If they charge a fee, it is often nominal.
Some Colleges and Universities offer printing services to local residents, others only allow students, faculty, and staff to use their facilities. Contact the administration office to find out what services they offer.
Office Supply Stores
Stores like Office Depot, OfficeMax and Staples all offer in-store printing and copying services. You can upload, email or bring a USB drive to the store, they offer full and self-serve printing options, drop by the store to pick up your prints or have them shipped to your house.
Pharmacies
Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, and other pharmacies all offer printing services, from documents to photos. Upload the documents or photos you want printed, then drop by the store to pick them up. Depending on what you are printing they may offer shipping as well.
Walmart Photo Center
If it’s photos you want to print Walmart Photo Center offers a wide range or printing options. Upload your pictures using the Walmart app or a computer.
Walmart also handles business printing needs, ranging from address labels, custom business cards, and notepads to calendars, banners, and T-shirts.
You can pick up your photos at the store or have them delivered to your home.
Copy & Print Shops
These shops specialize in printing so if you have more complicated or specialized printing needs, they can assist you. Most are locally owned, so you are supporting a local business when you use them.
Shipping Providers
UPS and FedEx both offer online printing services, upload the files you want to print and then pick them up or have them shipped.
Online Printing
There are many websites that offer online printing. You upload your files, choose your printing options, and place the order. Your prints will be shipped to you. These sites are geared toward larger jobs.
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Hotels
If you’re traveling and need access to a printer, most hotels offer printing at the front desk or in their designated business centers.
Larger hotel chains often have full-service business centers that offer a wide range of services. Many offers cloud-based printing. Guests can print from their laptops, tablets or mobile phones. You might email the documents directly to the hotels printer or use a mobile app such as ePRINTit which uses a secure release code system to keep all documents private.
Inquire at check in about the services they offer.
Airports
Travelers can usually print boarding passes at the airports check-in kiosks.
Many airports also have print kiosks or business centers that offer a wide range of printing options. Call ahead to find out if the airport you will be using offers these services.
Apartment Complexes & Senior Living Communities
If you live in an apartment complex or senior living community, they may have a business center or office that offers printing and other services. Check your lease agreement or contact the manager to find out what options are available.
Campsites & RV Resorts
Some RV and camping resorts have business centers or offices that offers printing and other services.
Costco
If you are a Costco member, they offer copying, printing, and other office services.
Grocery Stores
Many offer photo printing services, some have printers and other office equipment onsite that customers can use.
ePRINTit Mobile provides all mobile users the ability to securely and conveniently access and print all their documents.
Users can access their entire portfolio of content for printing, located in any of the major cloud storage accounts, such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive and Office365. ePRINTit Mobile also allows in-app website browsing and printing content directly from the webpage, along with direct printing from integrated email addresses.
Mobile users can choose their desired document pickup location which include colleges and universities, shipping providers, libraries, hotels and resorts, public schools, libraries, coffee shops, airports, postal services, and convention centers.
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