{"id":439,"date":"2022-09-29T18:19:28","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T22:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/cals-it\/?page_id=439"},"modified":"2025-11-04T10:56:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T15:56:38","slug":"large-format-printing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/cals-it\/large-format-printing\/","title":{"rendered":"Large Format Printing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the CALS IT Large Format Printing Information page. From this site, students can read the Large Format Printing Policy, get poster design tips, and submit a poster or other large format items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-resource-links\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-single-resource-link has-indigo-400-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brand.ncsu.edu\/downloads\/#research-poster\" class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__url\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M194.17 245.78c16.35-11.24 28.62-27.59 35.77-46l17.37 4.09 9.2-40.88-15.33-5.11v-4.08c0-19.41-5.11-36.79-13.28-53.14l13.28-11.24-24.53-32.7L201.33 68C186 55.7 168.62 46.5 148.18 43.43V25h-40.87v18.43C87.89 47.52 70.52 56.72 55.19 70L40.88 58.76l-26.57 32.7 15.33 11.25c-9.2 16.35-12.27 33.72-12.27 52.12v5.11L0 163l7.15 40.88 17.38-4.09c7.15 18.4 21.46 33.73 36.79 46l-7.16 16.35L91 279.51l7.16-16.36a98.62 98.62 0 0 0 29.63 4.09 98.69 98.69 0 0 0 29.64-4.09l7.15 16.36 36.8-17.38Zm-66.43-28.61a63.37 63.37 0 1 1 63.37-63.37 63.69 63.69 0 0 1-63.37 63.37Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M127.74 101.68a52.12 52.12 0 1 0 52.12 52.12 52.35 52.35 0 0 0-52.12-52.12Zm0 69.5c-10.22 0-17.37-7.16-17.37-17.38s7.15-17.37 17.37-17.37 17.38 7.15 17.38 17.37-7.12 17.38-17.38 17.38ZM493.6 323.45l18.4-4.09-9.2-40.88-18.39 4.09A177.62 177.62 0 0 0 466 248.85l13.29-13.29-28.62-29.64-13.27 13.29a178 178 0 0 0-33.73-18.4l5.11-19.41-40.88-9.2-4.08 18.39c-12.27-1-26.57 0-38.84 2l-7.15-17.37L279 188.55l7.16 18.4a131.54 131.54 0 0 0-30.66 22.48l-16.35-12.26-24.53 33.72L231 263.15c-6.13 11.25-11.24 23.51-13.28 35.77l-21.46-1-2.05 40.88 19.42 1a196 196 0 0 0 7.15 36.79l-17.37 9.2 19.42 36.79 17.37-9.2A117.61 117.61 0 0 0 267.75 441l-10.22 17.38 34.75 19.41 10.22-17.37c6.13 2.05 12.26 4.09 18.39 5.11s12.27 2 18.4 2l1 19.42 40.88-2-1-19.42c12.26-2 24.52-7.15 35.77-13.28l11.24 16.35L460.9 444l-11.24-16.35c9.2-9.2 17.37-18.4 23.51-30.66l18.39 7.15 15.33-38.83-17.37-6.13c4.08-10.18 4.08-23.47 4.08-35.73Zm-141 88.91a81.76 81.76 0 1 1 81.75-81.76 81.35 81.35 0 0 1-81.77 81.76Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M352.58 260.09c-39.86 0-70.52 32.7-70.52 70.51s32.7 70.52 70.52 70.52c39.85 0 70.51-32.7 70.51-70.52s-30.66-70.51-70.51-70.51Zm0 98.11c-16.36 0-28.62-12.27-28.62-28.62S336.22 301 352.58 301s28.61 12.26 28.61 28.61-12.26 28.59-28.61 28.59Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__content\"><h2 class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__heading\">NC&#160;State Poster Templates<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__teaser\"><span class=\"text\">NC&#160;State Branded Poster Templates<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-single-resource-link has-indigo-400-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/posters\" class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__url\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M22.22 231.42h49.15v18.43H22.22zM441.65 231.42h48.13v18.43h-48.13zM298.8 413.7h-9.52v-28.98h-30.41v36.04h-9.53v-36.04h-30.31v28.98h-9.52v-28.98h-28.57v41.78l29.49 14.23v12.39h89.3v-12.39l29.49-14.23v-41.78H298.8v28.98zM210.43 497.77h17.1l8.5 14.23h38.1l8.49-14.23h17.11v-12.39h-89.3v12.39zM210.43 462.64h89.29v13.31h-89.29zM256.51 90.21a140.39 140.39 0 0 0-80.69 255.49h-.51l5.63 29.3h148.28l8.5-29.29a140.61 140.61 0 0 0 59.9-114.89A142.35 142.35 0 0 0 256.51 90.21ZM384.295 90.386l34.953-34.554 12.957 13.107-34.954 34.554zM248.83 0h18.43v49.15h-18.43zM79.938 68.884l12.956-13.107 34.954 34.554-12.956 13.107z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__content\"><h2 class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__heading\">Poster Design Tips<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__teaser\"><span class=\"text\">Creating Effective Poster Presentations<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authorized Users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CALS majors or non-CALS majors printing assignments for CALS classes. Student status will be verified when accessing the upload site.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CALS Faculty and Staff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authorized Uses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Posters for class projects, research symposia, or other academic requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poster Sizes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-red-heading-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Portrait (W X H)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Landscape (W X H)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">24&#8243; x 36&#8243;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">36&#8243; x 24&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">36&#8243; x 42&#8243;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">42&#8243; x 36&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">36&#8243; x 44&#8243;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">44&#8243; x 36&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">36&#8243; x 46&#8243;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">46&#8243; x 36&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">36&#8243; x 48&#8243;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">48&#8243; x 36&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">36&#8243; x 52&#8243;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">52&#8243; x 36&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">36&#8243; x 56&#8243;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">56&#8243; x 36&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Free to authorized users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">File Format<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PDF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please make sure to save the PowerPoint Slide as a PDF file. Embed the font with the PDF file if you have included any special fonts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/benefits-of-embedding-custom-fonts-cb3982aa-ea76-4323-b008-86670f222dbc#:~:text=Embed%20fonts%20in%20a%20document%20or%20presentation&amp;text=Open%20the%20file%20you%20want,Embed%20fonts%20in%20the%20file.\" target=\"_blank\">How To Embed Fonts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paper Type<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HP Universal Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper (HP Q6580A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-subdued-list\">\n<li>Print Quality is Full Color at Normal Speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upload and Pick-up Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Posters must be submitted using the <strong>Upload a Poster<\/strong> button below. Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with your pick-up information. Posters submitted before 2:30pm are usually available for pick-up* the following business day after 2:30pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Posters must be picked up outside room G16 in Patterson Hall no later than 4:30pm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you cannot make it between 2:30pm and 4:30pm on the day your poster is ready, the poster will remain outside room G16 for 3 business days. You may pick up your poster anytime Monday thru Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm (except on holidays and university closings). After 3 business days, any posters left outside room G16 will be recycled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Exact date and time for poster pick-up will be sent in a confirmation e-mail.&nbsp; Pick-up times may vary based on the volume of printing.&nbsp; Please allow more time for printing during research symposiums and end-of-semester projects.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sizing Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>To save a poster for printing you can use a number of different software options. Most commonly our users create their posters within Google Slides or Microsoft Powerpoint and export them as a .pdf to be printed.<br><br><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">The size of your poster is directly dictated by the size outlined in your file submission. There is no option to select a specific size within the CALS IT Print Portal.<\/span><\/strong><br><br>To set your desired size in Google Slides: go to \u201cFile\u201d&gt;\u201dPage Setup\u201d&gt;Click the drop-down menu&gt;Select \u201cCustom\u201d&gt;Enter your desired dimensions in inches&gt;Click \u201cApply\u201d<br><br>To set your size in Microsoft Powerpoint: go to \u201cDesign\u201d tab&gt;Select \u201cSlide Size\u201d&gt;Click \u201cCustom Slide Size\u201d&gt;Enter your desired dimensions in inches&gt;Click \u201cOk\u201d<br><br>Once you\u2019ve set your desired size in your software of choice you can export your file as a .pdf. After saving it\u2019s always recommended to view your file and its details to ensure everything is correct before proceeding to submit your poster file. If your preferred software is not listed above and you&#8217;re having trouble adjusting your poster&#8217;s size please contact us via the email below and we&#8217;ll do our best to assist.<br><br>The CALS IT Print Service supports a number of sizes to fit your needs. You can find more information about our supported sizes on the chart at the top of this page**.    **<em>Please note: Our print stock is 36\u201d wide and we do not offer cutting services, therefore, one of the dimensions of your poster must be 36\u201d to avoid having excessive white space bordering your poster.<\/em><br><br>On the submission page, review the pickup timeline notice and click the \u201cChoose File\u201d button to select your poster for submission. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>All files must be in .pdf format.<br><\/strong><\/span><br>Once uploaded, review your file and title and click \u201cSubmit.\u201d<br><br>Upon submission you will receive an email that we have received your file and you\u2019ll be assigned a pickup date. Your confirmation email will list the final size of your poster to be printed &#8212; <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">please confirm the listed size is correct for what you need<\/span>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid any potential delays and to allow to allow us to address any quality issues with your poster after pickup it is recommended that you submit your poster several days in advance of when you will need it. 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