Computers and Internet

There is always someone on the front desk who can give backup support with using our network and most applications on the computers, and with using the internet. It's a good idea to book in advance. Just call in, e-mail, or give us a ring.

NB All prices include VAT

Network of PCs, with internet access

We have three PCs available, plus a laptop for use with the digital print machines. Two of the PCs have scanners. Arabic keyboard available, and all computers set up for typing in Arabic.We also have several printers including an A3 colour laser printer.

Computer use 66p per hour including unlimited internet access.  Contact us to book time on the computers.

Laptops available for hire.

  • Five Ergo Laptops

    £11.55 for up to one week's hire.  £50 deposit plus proof of address.
    All laptops carry our general software package (outlined below), with the exception of PageMaker. The laptops have wireless internet capability, and are also installed with modems and pay as you go internet access. They have Firewire and USB ports. We supply an external hard drive with each laptop, for storage of video footage and other large files. All the laptops have DVD burners.  Allow half an hour for basic training when you come to collect it.
    Call in or phone the centre to book, or click here to go to our booking request form.

Printing

Black & white and colour laser printers

Black & white:

  • A4: 11p
  • A3: 22p

Colour text only:

  • A4: 22p
  • A3: 33p

Colour inc. images:

  • A4: 66p
  • A3: £1.10

Photo quality on photo paper

A4 only: £1.10

Direct printing to digital copyprinter

You can print your artwork directly from our computers to one of our printing machines. This gives better quality when printing photographs and shading. Talk to us when you are booking in your printing if you want to do this.

Colour scanners

Scan in graphics or text. Free

Software available:

  • PageMaker 7.0
  • Photoshop CS
  • QuarkXPress 7
  • Publisher 2003
  • Word 2003
  • Powerpoint 2003
  • Excel 2003
  • Access 2003
  • Premiere Elements 3.0
  • Access to www.trustfunding.org.uk
  • TicketWiz: software and equipment to produce books of perforated, numbered raffle tickets or entrance tickets, personalised to your event.

Fax service.

To send (UK only): first page to any number 40p, then 20p per page. To receive: 11p per page. Please let us know if you are asking somebody to fax you on our number.