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Bromley Libraries

Printing and scanning

Whether you're printing return labels or scanning official documents, you'll find printing, scanning and faxing facilities at our libraries across Bromley. Everyone can use these services for a small fee, which you can find below.

Please note that all charges can be paid by card and cash.

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Costs

Black and white

You can print and photocopy documents in black and white in two sizes. See prices below.

A4 Printed pages - 10p per side.
A3 Printed pages - 20p per side.
A4 Copied pages - 10p per side.
A3 Copied pages - 20p per side.

Colour

You can print and photocopy documents in colour in two sizes. See prices below.

A4 Printed pages - 25p per side.
A3 Printed pages - 50p per side.
A4 Copied pages - 25p per side.
A3 Copied pages - 50p per side.

Printing with Princh

It's now even easier to print your work at your local library. Simply use Princh, which allows you to print and pay from your own device. 

If using a mobile phone or tablet, you'll need to:
  • download the app from either the app store or Google Play. 
  • open and share your document with the Princh app
  • choose and enter your library Princh Print Location ID
  • pay from your mobile or tablet 
If you are unable to use the app, or using a laptop or computer, users should:
  • open browser and go to the Princh website
  • choose and enter your library Princh Print Location ID (see adjacent section)
  • pay from your device when prompted
Work can be printed up to 24 hours after sent remotely via Princh.

Click here to review Princh data privacy policy.
Branch | Princh Print Location ID

In every instance, before using any of the IDs below, please call your chosen library to confirm that printing is available at their location before setting out to avoid disappointment.

(Closed) Bromley Central Library | 105175, 105176, 105178
(Closed) Bromley Historic Collections | 105177
Beckenham Library | 105076, 105272
Biggin Hill Memorial Library | 105167, 105168
Burnt Ash Library | 105159
Chislehurst Library | 105210, 105209
Hayes Library | 105170
Mottingham Library | 105157
Orpington Library | 105165, 105166, 105167
Penge Library | 105160, 105161
Petts Wood Library | 105162
(Closed) Shortlands Library | 105172
Southborough Library | 105166
St Pauls Cray Library | 105169
West Wickham Library |  105158

Scanning and Faxing

Scanning to email is available at all branches in the borough. 

Faxing is only available at select branches. As of 2026, faxing is only available at Penge library.

Scanning

From passports to paperwork, scan your hard copies to a digital format at a Bromley library near you.

Scanning can be achieved via our computers, digitising your document to a file you can save externally/to email, or via Princh, a service that scans your file and sends the scan directly to your email.
 
You are able to scan your documents to your email free of charge.

Sending fax (UK)

If you need to send official documents, you can use the fax machine at a Bromley library. Get in touch with your local library to find out more.

First sheet - £1.30
Subsequent sheets - 60p

Receiving fax (UK)

Whether you need a document fast or need a copy of someone's signature, you can also receive faxes to your local library for a small fee.

First sheet - 90p 
Subsequent sheets - 90p

Printing and photocopying FAQs

Got a question about printing at your local library? Here you'll find answers to our most common printing, scanning and faxing questions.
How do I use the printer?
To use scanners and printers in Bromley libraries, please follow the instructions that accompany the device, and ask for staff assistance if necessary. 
If you would like to know more about the printing and scanning software we use, call your local library.
Can I print from my own device?
We employ the Princh service at all Bromley borough libraries. This service allows you to remotely upload most common filetypes to be held for release at your local library. For more information, please review our section above: Printing with Princh. For costs, review the Costs section.
Where can I print near me?
To find your nearby library with printing facilities, use our online library locator tool available on our website. Simply enter your current location to get a list of libraries with printers in your area.

Find a library near me.
Can I print using my own paper?
To help maintain the reliability and availability of public printing services across Bromley libraries, our printers are calibrated to best suit our default stock A4 & A3 only. 

For custom printing services, we suggest other local businesses across Bromley.
Can I get a discount i'm printing in bulk?
Discounts for printing in bulk are not offered by Bromley libraries. All prints are offered at flat rates which can be reviewed in the costs section.
What paper options are available?
The only available paper options across Bromley libraries are A4 and A3. 
Can I print double-sided?
You can print double-sided at all libraries in Bromley. Please note, printing costs are calculated per side.
Can I print directly from my USB stick?
You cannot print directly from a USB stick as our service is cloud-based. To print documents from a USB stick, you will need to be able to send the files via an internet connection, either through a mobile device, laptop, or by using one of our public computers.
Princh Privacy Statement
As your files will briefly be handled by an automated third party service during the printing process at all Bromley borough libraries, we have included Princh's current privacy policy for review:
https://princh.com/legal/privacy-policy/

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