Libraries: Library of the Permian Basin: Research Poster Printing

Information and Policies

Prep

Your program may recommend a particular template. Click on your program’s link below to access those templates.

If instead you are starting from scratch using PowerPoint, Canva.com or another graphic software or template, be sure to size the document to the size required dimensions for the competition/event before you add content to the page. If you are using PowerPoint go to Design -> Slide Size -> Page Setup where you can specify the width and height of the slide in inches. To maintain the size for the PDF proof, be sure to Save as PDF.
Use Spell Check and the fresh eye of another (who didn’t prepare the graphic) to give the team feedback on the draft.
Export as a PDF.
Another option to sizing just right: Output your ppt to PDF by using the Print function to Save, open the Adobe PDF Settings to change the Adobe PDF Page Size to: Arch D for 24 x 36, Arch E for 36 x 48. Learn more about sizing your document at: https://papersizes.io/us/arch-d.

Print

The Permian Basin library's large format printer is available on the first floor. Use of the device requires the oversight of a librarian and we offer walk-in service Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Should you require assistance, we are here to help.

You may print a proof on 60 lb. paper for free. We recommended the finished poster be printed on 80# photograph-quality paper.

To print your poster, just insert your flash drive into the printer's USB port and follow the instructions on the printer's screen. Be sure you have saved your file as a PDF, the optimal format for this poster printing model.

The maximum printable width is 36 inches, the maximum length: 60 inches.

Pay

The library charges $40.00 per poster. If a department is to be charged for the print, please print the Permian Basin Poster Printing Invoice (located in the right-hand rail of this page) and have the department's authorized official sign the form before your visit. If the poster will be submitted without a faculty member's participation, payment via credit card* should be used and the receipt provided when you visit the library to print your poster.

*Papercut accounts cannot be used to pay for large format printing.

Policies

All device monitors represent colors slightly differently. Colors on your printed poster should be close to the same color you see on your device, but may not be an exact match. Color variations are normal. Check Print Preview and make the necessary adjustments before exporting as a PDF to ensure that everything looks as you intend.*

Proofread your document and preview your print at 100% zoom. It is up to you to ensure the quality of your document's content, as we do not refund or reprint jobs because of typos or poor image quality. Reprints are not discounted.

* We do not accept emailed requests for jobs to be printed and picked up, nor do we accept drop-offs.

QUESTIONS?

If you have a question that is not addressed here, contact C. Erik Wilkinson, Associate Director of the Library of the Permian Basin at 432-703-5031 or via e-mail @: e.wilkinson@ttuhsc.edu.

Invoicing Form for Departmental Poster Orders

Permian Basin Poster Printing Invoice

Poster-making Resources

To output your PPT to PDF by using the Print function to Save, open the Adobe PDF Settings to change the Adobe PDF Page Size to: Arch D for 24 x 36, Arch E for 36 x 48. Learn more about sizing your document at: https://papersizes.io/us/arch-d.