Digital and information

All Coventry Libraries have free unlimited WiFi access, provided by Arts Council England.

What you need to connect

• A wireless enabled (Wi-Fi 802.11b or 802.11g) device. This could be a laptop or tablet and may already have Wi-Fi built in. If not, you can buy a Wi-Fi card or USB dongle from most major computer stores.
• A web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari) installed on your laptop or tablet. You can use any standard internet ready browser or any operating system.

How to get connected

• Select 'Library Guest Wireless' in your network settings
• Once on the log-in page, scroll down and type in your email address and click accept to connect.

Please note that your connection time may be limited and that download limits may also be in place. You may also be disconnected at any time without notice by library staff.

By using the Library's WiFi you agree to keep to the Terms and Conditions or Acceptable Use Policy, these can be viewed online during your connection.

Wi-Fi printing at Central Library

Wireless cloud printing

• Vist the cloud website: https://coventry.docprint.uk
• Type in your library membership number and PIN and select your library. If you are not yet a member, join for free online or visit your local library with proof of name and address.
• An upload box will appear on screen
• Select the Choose file button
• Browse for the document you wish to print and select Open
• Click Upload file
• You will see the following message on screen: "Success. Please collect your print job from the counter"
• Your document is now in the print queue ready for you to pay and release at the library counter when you visit the library

Printing within the library (Print Assist Module)

To find out which version of Windows your device is running, press the Windows logo key and  i, then type About your PC

Or select Start > Settings > System > About

Using a Windows 10 device

• Press the Windows Key and then type Printers in the search box
• Select Printers and scanners
• Select + Add a printer or scanner
• If the required printer is visible, select the Add Device option
• The printer should then be available for use from your device
• If the required printer is not visible, select The printer that I want isn't listed
• Tick the option Select a shared printer by name
• Add the URL for the library’s printer https://coventry.wifiprint.uk/printers/coventry in the box and then select the Next button
• The Add Printer Wizard will connect to the virtual printer and ask you to select the manufacturer and model of your printer
• Select Microsoft, then select Microsoft PS Class Driver and then select OK
• The Add Printer Wizard should then confirm the printer has been added
• Select Next and then Finish to complete the installation
• The printer should then be available for use from your device
• Open the document you wish to print
• Select File and then Print
• Select the correct printer and click Print
• Your document is now in the print queue ready for you to pay and release at the library counter

• Note: your device will remember the printer once you have installed it, and next time you wish to print from this printer, you will simply need to open your document, select File then Print, select the printer and click Print.

Using a Windows 7 device

• Press the Windows Key and then type Printers in the search box
• Select Devices and Printers, then select Add a printer
• Select the option to Add network, wireless or Bluetooth printer
• Select The printer that I want isn’t listed
• Make sure ‘Select a shared printer by name’ is selected
• Add the URL you have been provided https://coventry.wifiprint.uk/printers/coventry in the box and then select Next
• The Add Printer Wizard will connect to the virtual printer and ask you to select the manufacturer and model of your printer
• Select HP, then scroll down the list and select HP Colour LaserJet 2500 PS and then OK
• The Add Printer Wizard should then confirm the printer has been added
• Select Next and then Finish to complete the installation
• The printer should then be available for use from your device
• Open the document you wish to print
• Select File and then Print if your document is a Microsoft Office document, or if you are printing a different type of document right click your mouse and then select Print
• Select the correct printer and click Print
• Your document is now in the print queue ready for you to pay and release at the library counter

• Note: your device will remember the printer once you have installed it, and next time you wish to print from this printer, you will simply need to open your document, select File then Print, select the printer and click Print.

Using an Android device (phone or tablet)

• Open the document or web page you wish to print
• Depending on what device you are printing from and / or what type of document you are printing, the Print option may be accessed slightly differently. Find the Print option from the More (three dots) menu at the top or bottom of the page, or from the More (three lines) menu at the bottom of the page
• In some cases you may then need to select the Share option in order to access Print
• Next, select All printers from the printers drop down menu (click on the arrow for the drop down)
• Select the library printer (the printer should automatically be available and visible and shouldn’t require any installation)
• Select Print
• Your document is now in the print queue ready for you to pay and release at the library counter

Using a MacOS device

• Open the document you wish to print
• Select File then Print
• Click on Printer drop down
• Select Add Printer
• Select the required printer
• Click Add
• Select Print
• Your document is now in the print queue ready for you to pay and release at the library counter
• Note: your device will remember the printer once you have installed it, and next time you wish to print from this printer, you will simply need to open your document, select File then Print, select the printer and click Print.

Using a Chrome OS device

• Open the document you wish to print
• Select Print
• Select Destination
• Select See more
• The library printer should be visible
• Select the printer
• Select Print
• Your document is now in the print queue ready for you to pay and release at the library counter

Using an iOS device (iPhone or iPad)

• Open the document you wish to print
• Click on the share icon
• Select Print
• Select the library printer from the drop-down list at the top of the screen
• Click the print icon
• Your document is now in the print queue ready for you to pay and release at the library counter

Scanning and printing using your own device

Scan and print using an Android device (phone or tablet)

• Open the Camera on your device
• Place your document in view of the camera
• The camera will detect a document and you will see a yellow box around the edges of the document image and a ‘Tap to Scan’ option on the screen
• Hit Tap to Scan
• If you’re happy with the scan, tap Save
• The scan is now saved in your Gallery and available to be printed if required using Wi-Fi

Scan and print using an iOS device (iPhone or iPad)

• Open Notes and select a note or create a new one
• Tap the Camera button, then tap Scan Documents
• Place your document in view of the camera
• If your device is in Auto mode, your document will automatically scan
• Tap Save or add additional scans to the document
• The scan is now saved in your Notes and available to be printed if required using Wi-Fi

See the full list of Library fees and charges including printing charges.