A University Phrase Book

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8. Photocopy service

Photocopy service

8.1 Making photocopies 8.2 Binding 8.3 Prices 8.4 Time limits 8.5 Photocopy self-service 8.6 Signs at the photocopier

card (business card)

card (identity)

card (light cardboard)

change money (to)

extend (to), enlarge (to)

laminated covers

photocopy service

Making photocopies

I would like you to do some photocopies for me

Please make two copies of each original

I would like a photocopy of
- this chapter
- this sheet of paper
- this card
- this form
- this index
- this lesson
- this page

I need some photocopies from
- page... to page...
- chapter... to chapter...

I would like a 20 % enlargement

I would like a 50 % reduction

Could you enlarge this text, please?

Could you reduce this plan, please?

I would like to photocopy some passport-size photographs

I would like a colour photocopy

Do you do photocopies
- on coloured paper?
- on card?

What colour
- paper
- card
do you have?

This photocopy hasn't come out very well

This sheet of paper is illegible

Could you please do this photocopy for me again?

I would like to have these two sheets of paper
- copied on both sides
- stapled
- reduced
- enlarged

I would like Professor X's notes

I would like Professor X's dossier

Binding

I would like to have
- this essay
- this thesis
- these notes
- these documents
- these maps
bound

Could you spiral-bind this essay?

I would like to have
- this document
- this card
- this map
laminated

I would like
- brown
- grey
- light blue
- yellow
- light green
- light pink
covers

I would like the spine
- in red
- in black
- in dark green

I would like
- plastic
- card
covers

Prices

How much is each copy?

How much are these copies?

Are there any discounts?

Is there a discount for regular orders?

How much will it be?

Will it cost more than... euros?

How much does
- laminating this card
- binding this essay
cost?

How much are
- these notes?
- these exercises?

Time limits

When can I come to pick it up?

When will these copies be done?

Could you please make these copies today?

I will come back
- in a while
- later
- this afternoon
- tomorrow morning

It is very urgent

Photocopy self-service

How does the photocopier work?

Could you please give me change?

Do you have change for the photocopier?

I need two one euro coins

Are these coins valid for the photocopier?

Does the machine give change?

Do you have cards for the photocopier?

Are these cards valid for anything else?

How many photocopies can I make with one card?

Can I programme the photocopier?

I don't understand the instructions

Could you please help me?

The copies come out
- too light
- too dark

The photocopier
- doesn't work
- is broken
- is blocked up

The photocopier
- doesn't take my money
- doesn't accept the card
- doesn't return the coin
- doesn't return the card

Signs at the photocopier

To use the photocopier, key in your number and introduce your card or your coins

This machine gives change

It works with... euro coins

Double-sided copy

For any difficulties, phone...

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