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86 FSS Libraries: Computers & Printing

Ramstein & Vogelweh

Computers & Printing

Using Computers at Ramstein & Vogelweh Libraries

The Ramstein Library offers 16 computers for adults, 8 computers for teens, and 1 NIPR computer (access to the NIPR computer is restricted to Air Force).

The Vogelweh Library provides 12 computers and 1 NIPR computer (access to the NIPR computer is restricted to Air Force).

Both libraries also offer laptops for checkout that can be taken home. A charger is included, but please note that it is designed for US sockets and may require an adapter to be plugged in.

Using Your Laptop

Connect to the WiFi (available inside the building)

  1. Access your device's network settings
  2. Select the network named "Public_Library_409" (Ramstein) or "Vogelweh-Library" (Vogelweh), no password is needed

Please be advised that all electrical outlets in both libraries adhere to the German standard. Therefore, it may be necessary to use an adapter to connect your devices.

*Wireless internet provided by 86 FSS Libraries is a public network.

Printing

Each patron is allowed to print up to 10 black-and-white pages free of charge per day. Printing on both sides of a page does not count against the daily page limit. Please note that Ramstein & Vogelweh Libraries do NOT offer color printing services.

To Print from a Library Computer:

  1. Before printing, select “print preview” and review your work to make sure everything is correct.
  2. Select print. Choose your printer:
    • Ramstein (LexMark)
    • Vogelweh (LexMark)
  3. Go to the print release station:
    • Ramstein (Prints directly to the designated printer in the Computer Lab)
    • Vogelweh (Please visit the front desk and speak with a staff member to release your prints)
    • NIPR (Please visit the front desk and speak with a staff member to release your prints)

Wireless Printing

  1. Connect to the WiFi (available inside the building):
    1. Access your device's network settings.
    2. Select the network named "Public_Library_409" (Ramstein) or "Vogelweh-Library" (Vogelweh), no password is needed
  2. Print documents:
    • Depending on your device, print as you normally would.
    • When prompted to select a printer, choose 'Lexmark'
  3. Go to the print release station:
    • Ramstein (Prints directly to the designated printer in the Computer Lab)
    • Vogelweh (Please visit the front desk and speak with a staff member)

Safety/Security

While the Library is not responsible for your personal information, here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind when using public computers:

  • Never select “remember me” or any other password saving function.
  • Save data to the hard drive/computer at your own risk. The hard drive is erased when the computer is shut down. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own flash drive. Items saved to the hard drive may be accessed by subsequent computer users. Please ensure that any files added to the hard drive are deleted when you are finished. Patrons working on sensitive materials may restart their computer when done working.
  • Remember to sign out of all accounts including email and close all windows when you finish working.