Printing Credit
You can purchase additional printing credits online through the Printing Credit System.
Printing, Scanning & Photocopying
Convenient printing, scanning, and photocopying services are available across all campuses. You can print from library computers or from your personal device using the LAU Printing Management System.
- Black-and-white and color printing options
- Scanning to email, USB, or other destinations
- Photocopying (including double-sided where available)
Print from Your Device
Follow these steps to print from your laptop, smartphone, or tablet:
Step 1: Access the Printing Portal
Go to the LAU Libraries Printing Management System: https://pms.lau.edu.lb/
Login: Enter your LAU email username (the part before @) and your LAU password.
Step 2: Download & Install the Printing Software
After logging in, click “Download installation for your device” based on your current campus.
- Windows: Run pc-mobility-print-printer-setup.exe and follow the setup wizard until “Finish”.
- Mac: Download and run the Mobility Print installer. After installation, print as usual.
- Android: Click “Install or Update”. Mobility Print will be installed on your phone.
- iOS (iPhone/iPad): Download the PaperCut profile using Safari. Then go to Settings → Profile Downloaded → Install (or General → Profile → PaperCut Mobility Print for iOS → Install).
Step 3: Print Your Document
Once the printer is installed, print any document to the installed printer as you normally would.
Step 4: Release Your Print Job
- Scan the QR code located on each printer using your smartphone camera or a QR code reader.
- Click “Release” to print your job.
Printing Tips
- Print jobs are held in the queue for 2 hours before being automatically deleted.
- Scanning to email (PDF or JPEG) is free of charge.
Printing from Library Computers
To print using a library computer, simply log in with your LAU credentials and send your document to the printer.
Scanning:
LAU Libraries provide free self-service scanning facilities for library users. Documents can be scanned in various file formats and saved to a USB drive or sent via email.
Users’ Responsibilities
The Lebanese American University Libraries abide by the “Fair Use” provisions of the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17). If a user makes a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use”, he or she may be liable for copyright infringement. The institution reserves the right to refuse a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.
To print from your own device, you will need to:
- Install the appropriate printing application based on your campus location: Beirut Campus or Byblos Campus.
- Download the application, select your device type, and follow the installation instructions provided.
- Once the setup is complete, the printer will be available on your device. After sending your document to print, proceed to the printer you want to use, scan the QR code displayed on the printer using your mobile phone and release your print job.
Printing and Photocopying Credits:
Each eligible LAU Libraries user is allocated an amount of printing and photocopying credits per semester, as outlined in the table below.
Total Granted Papers:
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Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
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Undergraduate |
300 pages |
300 pages |
150 pages |
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Graduate |
400 pages |
400 pages |
200 pages |
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Medical |
750 pages per year |
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Research Centers and Institutions |
1,500 pages per year |
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Students enrolled in other Institutions |
500 pages per year |
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Individual researchers |
60 pages per day |
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Printing and Photocopying Charges:
Once the allocated credits are used, additional credits may be purchased using the Credit Request Form. Users can also check their current printing and photocopying balance from any digital device at any time. Faculty and Staff may print free of charge.
Additional Printing Charges:
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Pages |
Charges |
|---|---|
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50 pages |
$3.0 |
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100 pages |
$6.0 |
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150 pages |
$9.0 |
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200 pages |
$12 |
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250 pages |
$15 |
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300 pages |
$18 |
Note the following:
- Any online credit request is automatically added to the student’s statement of fees.
- Unused credits will not be carried forward semester to semester.
- A refund will be given in case of equipment malfunction only.
Library Computer Center Helpdesk
For any issues related to printers, photocopiers, or the Credit Request Form, users may contact the Library Computer Center Helpdesk.
- Riyad Nassar Library (Beirut): Ext. 1645
- Joseph G. Jabbra Library (Byblos): Ext. 3263
Email: library@lau.edu.lb