Poster Preparation and Printing Tips
We have prepared the following Tips to assist in answering some commonly asked questions:
What if I am not eligible for poster printing under the Poster Guidelines? First, check with your academic or research institution for printing resources available through them. If none is available, contact any of these commercial printing businesses: Kinkos, Office Depot, A&E Printing or Office Max.
Are there any rules or standards about using Jlab logos or graphics? Yes- the Graphic Identity & Style Guide is available at the following link:
Where do I get the JLab Logo from? Click on the following link to get the latest JLab Logo:
Why is a draft print recommended? Printing a draft allows the author to see typos, color and picture discrepancies at a larger scale. A review of the “draft” can ultimately reduce costly waist of printer resources.
What if I need my poster on the day I submit it? Posters printed on Glossy can require up to 24 HOURS drying time. In most cases, posters printed the day of pickup will be printed on Coated Bond paperto avoid running and smearing of ink. To ensure your poster is received and ready when you need it, call Terrie Fuel or Bridget Paul in the DCG office.
What format do posters need to be for printing? PowerPoint and Adobe PDF are the two recommended formats.
Are there any common poster templates available?Yes: At this link: M:\dcg\Incoming Posters\Poster Templates
What are the most common sizes of posters printed from the DCG office? Most poster events require a 36” x 48” Matt or Glossy finish poster. DCG printers are loaded with 36” width Matt (Coated Bond) and High Gloss Photo (Glossy) paper. Be sure to communicate the size and paper type in your request.
Why do I need to email Terrie Fuell AND Bridget Paul to have a poster printed? To ensure your email is received by one of the two DCG staff in a timely manner.
Where do I send my poster if the file is too big to email? Big files may be uploaded into the follow intranet drive M:\dcg\Incoming Posters
How do I know when my poster is ready to review or pick up? If you send your poster by email, you will receive a return email when your poster is printed. If you upload your poster into ‘Incoming Posters’ on the M:drive, the word “DONE” will be attached to the file name in the posted area.