Before requesting that your poster be printed:

• Check the guidelines below to ensure that your poster will print as you expect - poster size and file type are common issues which delay printing
• Allow one week from request to your poster being available
• We will contact you when your poster is available for pick up from the library

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Request a Poster Print

If you have any questions, please contact Theresa Lang (x3169).

Guidelines

• Poster submissions must be in either a PDF or png file type.
• The poster paper has a maximum printing width of 40". This means that either the height or width of the poster must be 40" or less, meaning a poster size of 36" x 48" will print as expected. Always check the poster size requirements for your conference or assignment before starting the design process.
• Ensure that the width and height of your document match the intended printed size before you start designing your poster. In PowerPoint, go to Design > Slide Size > Custom Slide Size to set the dimensions of your poster. Check out Change the size of your slide for more information.

Using the Elmhurst University Logo

To encourage the consistent presentation of the Elmhurst University logo, colors, and templates that can form the basis of your poster, the Office of Marketing and Communications have provided:

• Elmhurst University Identity Standards

If you have any questions about how to best use these Identity Standards, please contact the Office of Marketing and Communications or your supervising academic staff member.

Poster design tips

• Your poster should read top left to bottom right like a page.
• Contrast the background and text color - this will help catch people's eye and make it easier to read.
• Limit your text and use meaningful graphic elements to help capture attention and concisely communicate the importance of your research or project.
• Graphics should be a minimum of 300 dpi to ensure that they will print correctly and not be pixelated or blurry.
• San-serif fonts are recommended - especially for titles, subtitles, and headers.
• Avoid font sizes below 24 points to ensure readability.
• Remember to spell check

Tutorials and Tips

• Making an Effective Research Poster: Design advice and inspirations by Prof Annaliese K. Franz
• University of York: Posters with a Powerful Point
• Newcastle University: Academic Posters: Find out how to make an academic poster including different types of structure, style, and content
• NYU Libraries: How to Create a Research Poster

The plotter is a Hewlett-Packard DesignJet T1700. It is useful for large-format printing, such as posters or banners. Its 2400-dpi resolution ensures that it will be useful for printing images as well.

Usage Policies

The plotter is to be used for academic purposes only, such as printing a poster for your class or conference.

Intended Users

The plotter is not available for use by people outside of the current Elmhurst University community.

• Faculty are welcome to request poster prints to support a variety of academic endeavors.
• Staff may request poster prints to help support the academic endeavors of the college, for example, on behalf of a faculty member.
• Students may request poster prints for academic purposes only and with supervision of a faculty member.  The plotter may not be used to print out posters for extracurricular organizations. Student organizations are reminded that Central Printing may serve their needs.

• For the Research and Performance Showcase, students should refer to the presentation guidelines listed on the website. 

When traveling with your poster:

• Check your airline for any restrictions regarding carry-on items such as mailing tubes and display boards.
• Always put your name, contact details, and flight information on the poster tube. This will help if the airline insists you check the poster tube at the aircraft door.