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Two large format poster printers are available at the Help Desk (IACC 150) for specialty printing. Color laser printing is also available in the clusters. TLMC learning assistants can assist customers in setting up their print projects and sending them to the Help Desk or cluster printers.
Two plotters for printing large posters are available at the Help Desk in IACC 150. One plotter prints 36†wide and the other 42†wide. Posters can be up to 72†long. The plotters (poster printers) cannot print all the way to the edge of the paper. Therefore, all posters must have a 1/2-inch margin on the sides. This means that the "printable area" is 41 inches wide for 42-inch posters, and 35 inches wide for 36 inch posters.
Always use the largest, highest quality images when creating
large posters for plotting. Almost always, images lose quality when
they are enlarged.
Resolution should be set to 144 pixels per inch or higher.
The following software programs are commonly used to create and/or save plots and are available in the TLMC lab:
*The TLMC does not support Corel software.*
In Photoshop, saving your file in native Photoshop format (psd) will retain the highest quality and the layers for further editing.
TLMC staff will assist you with saving your file in the best format for sending to the plotters. Adobe Acrobat is most often used to convert the file to pdf format, a format that usually ensures accurate plotting.
Call the TLMC at 231-5130 or stop by IACC 150C.
Specialty printers, including color laser printers and two
plotters for printing large format posters, are located at the ITS
Help Desk area (IACC 150). Please note: The Help Desk can only
accept Bison Bucks and departmental charges for payment (no
cash).
In the Technology Learning Media Center lab (IACC 150C), students,
staff, and faculty can get help setting up and sending plots and
other special printing projects to the Help Desk printers. Students
are on duty during open lab hours.
The Help Desk cannot accept cash. You must pay for printer output by one of the following options:
|
Standard Matte |
$20.00 |
|
Standard Satin |
$20.00 |
|
Standard Glossy |
$20.00 |
|
36"x24" Glossy, Matte, or Satin |
$7.00 |
|
Standard Matte |
$22.00 |
|
Standard Satin |
$22.00 |
|
Standard Glossy |
$22.00 |
To pick up printouts, go to the Help Desk IACC 150a. For more information on these prices or questions, visit the Help Desk or call 231-8685, Option 1.
*Prices subject to change at any time.