Poster Printing
The UT ECE department has a large format poster printer available in UTA 6.508 for use of approved UT ECE events, shows and conferences. You must be a UT ECE student, faculty, staff, or Post-Doc to have a poster printed.
Making an Appointment
Contact the ECE help desk via email (help@ece.utexas.edu (link sends e-mail)), with subject line "Poster Printing" and include the following information in the email:
- The number of posters you need and poster sizes
- Your absolute deadline for delivery
- Your supervising professor's name
- A UT Account Number to charge the cost to
You will receive a reply and we will set up an appointment for printing. Go to UTA 6.508 at the scheduled time.
Cost
Standard size posters (30" x 40") are $25 each. Larger posters will be priced at $10/foot measured by vertical paper length. You must have a UT account number from a UT ECE faculty member in order to pay for the printing. We do not accept cash payment.
Printing Hours
Appointments are generally available Monday - Friday, between 9:00 AM-3:30 PM and are subject to change without prior notice. Do not assume we will be open until you have set an appointment. Once you have set an appointment we will make every effort to keep your appointment.
How Long Does it Take?
Each poster (size 30" x 40" standard) takes about 10 minutes to finish printing. Unless we have unusual circumstances, the student needs to remain with the job as it prints. If the poster does not print satisfactorily, we MAY arrange for ECE staff to print it without the student being present. At the very least, each student must meet with ECE staff to review the final art before it goes to the printer. This helps limit the costs of ink and paper needed for reprints.
Plan ahead. The printer can break down, may not be available or you may have problems with your file. Always have a backup plan and don't wait until the last minute.
Poster Size
Normal poster size is 30" x 40". Larger posters can be accommodated in some instances; however, the maximum length of the shortest side is 42". (So, 42" x 60" would work, 43" x 60" would not.)
File Types
The preferred file type is a PDF already sized to print. PowerPoint files are acceptable, but it can cause problems if you use any non-system fonts, etc. The files are printed from a Windows PC. You can contact help@ece.utexas.edu (link sends e-mail) with any questions regarding file setup or possible file types. The best way to bring the file is on a keychain sized flash drive, but we can make other arrangements if necessary.
Trimming
All posters will have at least 1/4" of white border around their art. We do not have a paper cutter, so if you do not want the white border you are responsible for cutting it yourself. Additionally, 30" x 40" posters will have 2" of white space on one end.
Trimming
All posters will have at least 1/4" of white border around their art. We do not have a paper cutter, so if you do not want the white border you are responsible for cutting it yourself. Additionally, 30" x 40" posters will have 2" of white space on one end.
Mounting
All mounting is to be done by the students themselves and we do not supply mounting materials. It is recommended that posters be mounted on 3/16" FoamCore board which can be bought at any craft shop like Hobby Lobby or Michael's or office supply stores.
Cardboard Tubes
A cardboard tube is helpful for transporting the poster once it is printed to keep it from wrinkling, tearing, etc., but it is not necessary. Cardboard tubes are available at office supply stores, mail supply stores, and architectural supply stores such as Miller Blueprint. Miller Blueprint also has a paper trimmer.