Poster Printing

Free Large Format Prints (Posters) are available to students who have had an instructor request for an academic class or conference. 40"x30" is the maximum size we can print, unless specifically requested by your instructor.

Getting your Poster Printed

  1. Make sure your instructor has submitted a request for poster printing through the Student Technology Center using our Service Request Form.
  2. Set up an appointment to print your poster by visiting Make  Appointment.
    • We recommend to book your appointment two weeks in advance and several days before your project's due date.
    • Appointments may be moved or rescheduled if needed, but moves are subject to availability.
  3. Prepare your files for print
    • Share your file in to our LFP Document Library prior to your appointment as a PowerPoint or PDF.
    • Double check your poster for accuracy, we do not re-print for typos
    • Make sure your poster and all of your images are sized correctly. If you would like design assistance, you are welcome to stop by the Student Technology Center desk to receive feedback.

Poster Standards

Size

  • One side must be no more than 40 inches.
  • 40"x30" is the maximum size recommended unless specifically requested by your instructor.
  • Specific software programs have maximum size limits and page setup procedures:

PowerPoint

Max length: 56 inches

  1. Choose File, Page Setup
  2. In the Slides Sized for: list box, choose Custom
  3. Enter the width and height for your poster, for example Width: 40", Height: 30"

Word

Max length: 22 inches

Publisher

Max length: 20 feet

  1. Choose File, Page Setup
  2. On the Layout tab, under Publication type, choose Banner
  3. Select Change Overlap, then select Print One Sheet

Photoshop

Max length: 5ft at 100 dpi

Illustrator

Max length: 18 feet

Adobe InDesign

Max length: 18 feet

Resolution

When images are enlarged, the resolution declines and the image may become pixilated and blurred. At print size, resolution should be at least 90 dpi. If you are not sure if your graphics will print adequately, please make a design appointment prior to making your print appointment.

Readability Guidelines

  • Font size: 72 points = 1 inch
  • Titles: no smaller than 36 point font
  • Text: no smaller than 16 point font
  • Border lines should be at least 2 points

Background Color

  • Dark text on a white or light background is preferred due to the high cost of ink
  • If you would like design assistance, please make an appointment with a Tech Center Staff member. Please plan for enough time to design, proof and edit your poster.

Transparencies

If you are using PowerPoint to create your poster, do not use transparencies. This is because of a known technical issue when sending to the printer