Large Format Printing Information Session March 6, 2003

Large Format Printing Large Format Printing Information SessionInformation Session

March 6, 2003March 6, 2003

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICESUNY-ESF

Instructional Technology ServiceInstructional Technology Service

Large Format PrintingLarge Format Printing

Ross JacobsRoss JacobsMultimedia Systems Integrator, ITS

Christopher BaycuraChristopher BaycuraVideo/Multimedia Producer, ITS



Basic Concepts Printing at ITS Printing at Academic Computing Poster Creation Using Power

Point



Creation SoftwareCreation Software Illustrator* In Design* Page Maker* Photoshop* PowerPoint* Corel Draw* Freehand

* * Available on Available on ITSITS multimedia workstations. multimedia workstations.



Formatting the posterFormatting the poster Establish Page Size 48 X 36 recommended Image Sources and Types GIF, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, BMP



Using ImagesUsing Images Web based images or GIFS Scanning and Scaling of images Vector and Raster based images



Scanning ImagesScanning Images Scanned images composed of tiny pixels Number of pixels in an inch determine resolution. Resolution expressed in DPI or dots per inch Also referred to as PPI or pixels per inch More pixels or dots per inch equal higher

resolution. When image is scanned then resized, dots

become larger. Image becomes grainy or blocky.



Scanning ImagesScanning Images Minimum DPI for poster images at final size is

150. When scanning images that will be rescaled,

scan at higher dpi. Final DPI is a factor of final rescale of image. Image rescaled by 10 X, original must be

scanned at 10 X.



Example: 35 mm slide image to be used on a 48” X 36” size poster.

1 3/8” X 7/8”

8 3

/4”

13 3/4”

Scan at 1500 dpi

Scale 10 XScale 10 XFinished dpi = 150Finished dpi = 150

Original image sizeOriginal image size



LocationLocation 8 Moon Hours of Operation

• 8 AM – Noon• 1 PM – 4:30 PM Weekdays



Who do we provide service to?Who do we provide service to? Faculty Professional Staff Graduate Students Individuals or Groups with State or

Research Accounts.



Why do we require an Account #?Why do we require an Account #? ITS charges back for all

consumables• Paper (cost varies with grade and size)• Ink

Not able to accept cash.



Printing Capabilities/SpecsPrinting Capabilities/Specs HP 1055 CM Color Inkjet 128 MB memory Internal 2 GB HD CMYK Printer 3 Computer Workstations to print from. Stations will accept ZIP or CD ROM Networked



Printing Capabilities/SpecsPrinting Capabilities/Specs Various Paper types available

• High Gloss Photo• Cad Bond (coated)• Copy Paper• 24” and 36” rolls



Printing SoftwarePrinting Software Photoshop Illustrator In Design Power Point Page Maker Any PDF format



Scheduling the AppointmentScheduling the Appointment Call ITS at 470-6727 Office Hours 8 AM – Noon / 1:00 PM –

4:30 PM 1 Hour minimum to print at poster. No

poster printing started after 4:00 PM. Have Research or State account # and

account administrators name ready.



When you printWhen you print Sign in at the front desk. Assistant will assign you an appropriate

workstation. Specify type of paper and size to the

assistant. Check over your poster before printing. Print poster. Allow poster at least 12 hours to dry.



Manager - Manager - Gwynne May (142 Baker)Gwynne May (142 Baker)Hours of OperationHours of Operation

• Check on Bulletin Board• 8 AM – 11 PM Monday – Thursday• Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM• Open weekends 2 PM – 10 PM



Who they provide service to?Who they provide service to?• Same as ITS• Undergraduate Students for Research

Poster Session.• Special permission required by

instructor otherwise.• No account number required.



Printing Capabilities/SpecsPrinting Capabilities/Specs HP 755 CM Color Inkjet 32 – 64 MB memory CMYK Printer 1 dedicated computer to print from. Station will accept ZIP or CD ROM Not Networked



Special ConsiderationsSpecial Considerations When printing poster select default “print to

computer” option. Plotter is 36 inches wide. Format poster

accordingly Standard Bond Paper Won’t Cut until the paper is dried. Drying time

is 1 min. Final copy only. College business only.



Printing SoftwarePrinting Software MS Office Suite Auto Cad Bring in personal software and install, but

remove when finished.

Documents

Large Format Printing Information Session March 6, 2003