Large Format Printing & Scanning

Large Format Printing

Projects submitted for our Epson Large Format printer must be at least 13" x 19" and can be no larger than 43.5" x 72". Prints smaller than 13" x 19" can be printed, but will be charged for any additional blank paper area used.

For prints 11"x17" or smaller, check out our Multimedia Services.

The UNO Criss Library is in compliance with copyright laws. Printing is reserved for UNO students, faculty and staff only. We only process requests for academic projects and campus-related events. Creative Production Lab services are not available for commissioned work and profit enterprises.

Cost to print on the large format printer is $1.65/square foot. All requests are printed on rolled Epson Enhanced Matte paper (10.3mil, 192gsm). A small amount of excess paper may be left that will incur cost and must be trimmed by the patron.

How Do I Submit a File for Large Format Printing?

1. Make sure your file is in CMYK mode. This will be a better representation of how your colors will print.
2. Set your DPI (dots per inch) to at least 300. This will keep your image from appearing too blurry or pixilated.
3. Set your image to the exact size you need printed. Lab staff cannot resize your image.
4. Add crop marks if needed to alleviate trimming challenges.
5. Save your file in one of these recommended formats: PNG, BMP, TIFF, TGA, or PDF (high resolution format). If saving from a PowerPoint slide, always save as PDF.
6. Submit a print request via our online form.

Allow at least one (1) business day for single poster printing. Submitting multiple files within a request will only expand the queue and should expect a longer processing time. Prints for large events such as the Student Research and Creative Activity Fair and other events with high poster printing demand should be submitted 7 business days prior to the date needed. Prints not picked up within one week of completion are subject to a fine on the patron's library account. Prints not picked up after the end of a semester will have a fine placed on the patron account and the print will be recycled.

Multimedia Inkjet Printing

Prints made for our Epson ET 7750 printer can be no larger than 11" wide, and generally max out at a 19" feed through length, but max length can vary with approved media.

Cost to print on the inkjet is determined by size of paper used, kind of paper used, and overall ink coverage. Printing on patron-provided media will vary in price based on size and driver settings.

How Do I Prepare a File for Inkjet Printing?

1. Make sure your final file is in CMYK mode. This will be a better representation of how your colors will print.
2. Set your DPI (dots per inch) to at least 300. This will keep your image from appearing too blurry or pixilated.
3. Set your image to the exact size of the media you plan on printing to, with 1/2" margins to avoid cutoff or image skew.
4. Add crop marks if needed to alleviate trimming challenges.
5. Save your file in one of these recommended formats: PNG, BMP, TIFF, TGA, or PDF (high resolution format). If saving from a PowerPoint slide, always save as PDF.
6. Submit a multimedia request through our online form

Inkjet printing can be accomplished either by our online form above, or through an appointment in the CPL. For complex projects or thos requiring specialty media, patrons are encouraged to bring their own inkjet compatible media for processing, and media will be confirmed by CPL Supervisor on-duty to confirm use.

The CPL keeps a limited stock of media on hand for use by patrons. We currently offer:

• 11x17 Epson Matte Presentation, white ($1.00/print, limit 4)
• 8.5x11 White gloss vinyl with adhesive backing ($2.00/print, limit 2)
• 8.5x11 Silhouette transparent sticker media ($2.00/print, limit 1)
• 8.5x11 White label paper with adhesive backing ($1.00/print, limit 2)
• 8.5x11 Standard Letter printer paper ($.35/print, limit 5)

Multimedia Projects

The Epson ET 7750 is intended as a desktop art-media solution, and generally uses a larger amount of high quality ink to maximize the quality of results. We've introduced this process to the CPL in an effort to open the space to use by graphic designers, and a wider range of small project needs.

Successful projects so far have included:

• Hand-made zines and booklets
• Product mockups for design presentations
• Full-color vinyl and paper stickers
• Small posters of personal art
• Semi-gloss photos for portfolio
• Custom logos on stiffend fabric media

Questions? Contact lab staff and we can help you with your project.

Large Format Scanning

No reservation is necessary. Lab staff can assist, if needed.

For scans larger than 12" x 18" and up to 44", we have a Contex IQ 4400 large format scanner .

General guidance and policy for scanning on the Contex:

1. No media allowed that is thicker than 2mm.
2. Materials with movable mediums need to be sprayed with enough fixative that a person could run their finger across the surface without smudging it.
3. Artworks including abrasive materials such as thick stroke acrylics should not have their highest point exceed 2mm or it risks scratching the surface of the glass. These works are subject to refusal of machine use, and will be suggested for photography recording.
4. Delicate artworks should not be used on the as the rollers might rip the material.

For traditional flat bed scanning up to 12" x 18", we have an Epson Expression 10000XL scanner.

Questions? Contact lab staff and we can help you with your project.

For additional information, please view our Policy Document.