General Guidelines

• Fill out a Print Request Form and submit your finalized file at the Tech Desk.
• Prints are $50 each and must be prepaid for at the Tech Desk using the Stanford CardPlan.
• You will incur an Oversize fee if the longest edge of the poster is over 44 inches in length. We may otherwise resize your document proportionally to fit this constraint.
• We cannot issue refunds for user errors. Please check your work before submitting! There are absolutely no refunds for nonprinter issues, such as spelling mistakes, misaligned page layout, low-resolution grainy-looking graphics, dust on scans, etc.
• As a service to you, our staff may trim off the white margins of your poster after printing. Please specify "Do Not Trim" if you prefer otherwise. Posters longer than 44 inches will not be trimmed.
• For rush jobs, we may call you when your print is ready to be picked up. To check the status of your print, you may also call the Tech Desk at 650-723-9407 during our business hours.
• You may have one free 48" mailing tube for each poster ordered, while supplies last.
• We only use 7-color Epson Ultra-Chrome archival-quality pigment inks and Epson Enhanced Matte Paper to ensure that you get amazing exhibition-quality prints.

Setting Up Your File

• When using the Stanford logo and seal, be sure to adhere to the design guidelines and avoid mistakes.
• For photo prints, use uncompressed and original-sized images whenever possible to retain maximum image quality.
• Make sure to clean up scanned images to avoid printing dust and scratches!
• For best results, the submitted document should be set to have the same dimensions as the requested print size.
• All prints must be 44 inches or under on all sides. We may resize your document proportionally to fit this constraint.

Supported File Types

• You should make sure that you’re submitting your document to us in a file type that we support, which includes:
  • Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
  • Microsoft PowerPoint (PPT)
  • Adobe Photoshop (PSD)
  • Adobe Illustrator (AI)
  • Standard Graphical Formats (TIF, JPG, PNG, EPS).
• To convert your document to a PDF, see Creating PDF Files.

Additional Fee Information

• Rush Jobs (printed within 4 hours) that we can accommodate: +$25
• Documents over 44 inches long: +$25 per additional partial foot
• Fees subject to change as needed.
• We now accept Visa and Mastercard payments when the Consulting Manager is available to process your order!
• If you wish to pay using a departmental PTA, you must arrange for this ahead of time with the Consulting Manager, as consultants will not be able to accept this form of payment. Please be aware that the minimum charge is $200 when paying via journal transfer.

Recommended Print Resolution

• We recommend that your document’s resolution be set at 180ppi (pixels/inch).
• For example, to print a 40” x 30”, we recommend that the original image be at least 6000 x 4500 pixels.
• To calculate how big your image should be, take the number of pixels along each side and divide it by 180 to get the recommended length in inches.
• To approximate the look of the final output, try zooming into your document by 300-400%.

Standard Turnaround Times

• Submitted before Noon: Ready by next business day. (On days when Meyer 2nd Floor opens at 1 PM, this option is not available.)
• Submitted after Noon: Ready in two business days.
• Rush Jobs (4 hour turnaround): may be available for an additional fee.

For More Information

Contact the Meyer Tech Desk, Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 3 PM