Location & Contact
Location: Center for New Media Design – first floor of Upjohn Library Commons
Contact: Call 269.337.7137 or stop by to schedule an appointment
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
Cost: View printing costs for large format print fees
Student Responsibility
Students are responsible for printing their own work, except what is printed on the large format printer. The large format printer is available for academic use only. Art students needing to print their work to the large format printer can schedule a time to be trained in using the printer. Call the Center for New Media Design at 269.337.7137 or stop by to schedule an appointment.
Paper and Fabric Type
Matte Paper
A heavyweight, smooth paper with a non-reflective finish. Matte paper produces accurate color, strong contrast, and detailed images without glare. Recommended for posters, illustrations, graphic design, fine art reproductions, and other prints where a smooth, non-glossy surface is preferred.
Paper: LexJet Premium Archival Matte, 230 gsm, acid-free, FSC® certified paper
Pearl Paper
A heavyweight photo paper with a slightly textured satin finish. Pearl paper produces rich color and strong contrast with less glare and fewer visible fingerprints than glossy paper. Recommended for photographs, artwork, and other prints where image quality and color are important.
Paper: LexJet Sunset Photo eSatin, 300 gsm, FSC® certified paper
Adhesive (Photo Tex)
A removable, repositionable fabric with an adhesive backing that can be applied to smooth, non-porous surfaces. Photo Tex produces vivid, detailed images and can be removed and repositioned without leaving adhesive residue. Recommended for wall graphics, displays, signage, exhibits, and other temporary installations.
Material: Photo Tex PSA Fabric
Large Format Printing Costs
Payment Type & Taxes
- Accepted payment type: Cash or check
- All taxes included.
- All prices include materials and ink unless otherwise noted.
- Unaccepted payment methods: student print credits, credit cards
Printing Costs
Sheet Inkjet Printing (Medium Format)
The following table illustrates particular sheet sizes and the respective cost for matte or pearl finish.
| Sheet Size | Matte | Pearl |
|---|---|---|
| 4″x6″ or 5″x7″ | – | $0.75 |
| 8.5″x11″ | $1 | $1.50 |
| 13″x19″ | $5 | $7 |
| 17″x 22″ | $7 | $10 |
Roll Inkjet Printing (Large)
Common Large Format Sizes
The following table illustrates common sheet sizes (including SIP size) and the respective cost for matte or pearl finish as well as material costs for adhesive and fabric.
| Sheet Size | Matte | Pearl (eSatin) | Adhesive | Fabric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24″x36″ | $12 | $19.50 | $24 | $30 |
| 36″x48″ (SIP size) | $24 | $39 | $48 | $60 |
Custom Large Format Sizes
The following table illustrates the respective cost per square foot for matte and pearl paper as well as adhesive and fabric.
| Material | Cost |
|---|---|
| Matte paper | $2 per square foot |
| Pearl paper | $3.25 per square foot |
| Adhesive | $4 per square foot |
| Fabric | $5 per square foot |
LaserJet Printing (Sheet)
The following table illustrates particular sheet sizes and the costs for printing in black and white or color ink.
| Sheet Size | Black and White | Color |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5″x11″ (letter) | $0.10 | $0.50 |
| 8.5″x14″ (legal) | $0.15 | $0.75 |
| 11×17 (tabloid) | $0.50 | $1 |