Use Photoshop, available on Campus Computing Sites computers, to change the color model (Image menu and select Mode > CMYK). The RGB color model is the default on most software and is optimized for digital screens, not printing. Save or convert files to CMYK color model before printing.Use images and graphs that are saved as TIF, PNG, or EPS and have a minimum of 150 ppi (pixels per inch) to avoid pixelated appearance.Make sure you know what dimensions you are looking for when printing your poster to appropriately size the document. Please include a margin in your poster design if a margin is desired. The poster printer can print the entire 40' width of the paper.It is strongly recommended to use a Sites Windows PC for the poster printing process Macintosh can cause print issues with posters and doesn’t have our recommended software installed.Printing at Fishbowl? See a tech consultant for help to ensure your poster is printed correctly.It takes time to set up files correctly for poster printing, so make sure you reserve extra time to print.

They would be happy to walk you through the process and are always available during business hours at the Fishbowl or Tech Shop location. If you are having trouble and/or would like assistance, please talk to Tech Consulting staff, located in the central hub at the Angell Hall 'Fishbowl' Computing Site. Once you are ready to release the poster, you can select “Release” from the preview screen and choose your desired Poster Printer.

From here you can delete or preview your print job(s), review the total cost, size dimensions, and view a print preview of the desired output. Print to “Poster Follow Me” from a Sites Windows Computer, such as the computers found in the Fishbowl. Need help submitting? Follow these step-by-step instructions for filling out the submission form. Poster will be cut-to-size (with some white space remaining) and packed in a clear plastic sleeve.No waiting in line for the printer or for the print job to complete.Experienced professionals will review your order to minimize printing mistakes.If there are issues with funding or the file being printed, these can slow down the print and transfer process.Īdvantages of pre-ordering your poster include: If you need your poster urgently, we recommend selecting Fishbowl pick-up.Will get an email notifying you when it is ready for pick-up.No delivery on Saturday or Sunday posters ordered after the deadline for Friday delivery will be delivered on Monday. Allow up to 48 hours for processing and transportation.Preferred pick-up location if poster is needed within 48 hours of submission.You will get an email notifying you when it is ready for pick-up.Please follow the Poster Printing Tips below when you submit your poster. Please note that the only accepted file format is PDF. Once you receive this email, your poster will be available for 14 days before being recycled. You will receive an email from the Tech Consultant team when your poster is ready for pick up at the Fishbowl or GroundWorks. Time-sensitive orders must be submitted as early as possible to ensure timely processing, and we recommend pre-ordering to Fishbowl or visiting Fishbowl as there is less chance of delay. Initiating the process off campus will fail, and you won’t be able to load the site for submitting your pre-order.Īll Pre-Orders must allow 24 hours for processing, assuming that there are no problems with the file or billing information if there are file or billing errors, the order will require additional processing time. The pre-order process can only be completed on an on-campus network (primarily MWireless for most students, staff, and faculty). Posters can be pre-ordered for pick-up from both the Fishbowl at Angell Hall and the Groundworks lab at the Duderstadt Center. You can also print posters yourself at the Fishbowl, where consultants are available to help you if you need support. Search MPrint destinations for 'tabloid' or 'poster'Ĭampus Computing now offers a free pre-order service for printing posters in advance, which can be picked up at the Angell Hall Computing Site ('Fishbowl') or the GroundWorks Computer Lab in the Duderstadt Building.Use the Print & Copy filters on the Campus Computing Locations map, or.To find a location that offers these services: Tabloid, poster, and other large format printing are available at select Campus Computing locations (also known as Sites).

Poster pickup is now available at Groundworks Duderstadt.

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