Printing and photocopying

Woollahra Library at Double Bay offers a Bambu X1 Carbon 3D printer for use by library members. If you are not currently a library member, bring your ID to any branch to join for free.

The 3D Printing User Guide(PDF, 2MB) provides a step-by-step introduction for beginners. However, you are strongly encouraged to attend our free Intro to 3D Printing class, held every second month, before using the printer. The printer is designed for independent use, so only limited assistance can be provided by staff. Advanced 3D printing workshops on specific topics are also held every two months. View upcoming sessions on our Technology Workshops page or call 02 9391 7100.

How it Works 

Specifications and Filament
Designs can be printed from the following file types: 3mf, stl, stp, step, amf, and obj.

The maximum build volume is 256 mm x 256 mm x 256 mm.

We use PLA filament in the following colours: red, blue, black, grey, jade white, cyan, Bambu green, mistletoe green, hot pink, sunflower yellow, pumpkin orange, cocoa brown, and indigo purple.

If you require a specific colour, please email libsystems@woollahra.nsw.gov.au before your booking to avoid disappointment.

Printing times

To begin a 3D print, book a session Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm.

At your booked time, log in to the 3D Printer PC and slice your design using Bambu Studio software. Before printing, see a staff member to pay for the cost of printing and to arrange a pickup time.

If you have attended the Intro to 3D Printing class, you are entitled to one free 3D printing session. Please speak to staff to register your free print and organise a pickup time.

A maximum of 7 hours of print time is allowed per person. All printing must be completed before library closing time.

Cost

Fees are listed below, and must be paid before printing.

Prints may fail due to issues such as design errors, insufficient supports, part breakage caused by inadequate strength, or mishandling. Refunds will only be issued if the 3D printer malfunctions and will be provided as credit to the member’s library card.

More information

Library Public Access Technology Policy(PDF, 652KB)

3D Printing user guide(PDF, 2MB)

Have a question? Ask the library online or call 9391 7100.

1. Log on to a library computer using your library card or guest ticket number.
2. Open your file and select print to either BW Printer or Colour Printer.
3.  Add sufficient value to your card or ticket at the kiosk.
4. Log on to the printer using your library card or guest ticket and release the job.

1. Login to our online printing service, using your library card number and password (your date of birth in 'ddmmyy' format)
2. Upload files:
   • from your device using the 'Select files' button OR
   • by pasting the URL in the 'print from your device' tab
3. Select your print options using the 'Change' button (for colour/black and white, single/two-sided printing, number of copies etc.)
4. Costs will be displayed for each print job
5. Visit us at Double Bay, Paddington or Watsons Bay to release your job from the print queue
6. Make sure you have funds available on your account using our online payments system. Add value to your account under “Manage Your Account”.
7. Note: Your files will stay in our print queue for 48 hours. After this time they will be deleted.

Alternatively, visit any of our libraries with your files and print from one of our free public access computers. Don't forget to book a computer before you arrive.

To pay with library card credit, ensure you send the email from the address on your library account.

1. Send your file (.pdf, .doc or .jpeg) to print@woollahra.nsw.gov.au as an attachment.
2. You will receive a print job confirmation email within 5 minutes. Guest tickets will receive a Job ID.
3. Go to the kiosk next to the printer and select Release Print Job. Follow instructions to release your print.
4. Log on to the printer complete the print.