large format printing

Academic Computing offers a wide format poster printing service through Meyer Library's Technology Services Desk on the second floor. Patrons can drop off their edited and prepared files at the desk, and retrieve their print upon completion. It is recommended that patrons make a backup of their file prior to submitting it for print.

The Epson 9600 printer can output posters and fully archival fine-art prints up to 44" wide. Prints are restricted to 55" long to ensure successful printing. Samples of these prints are on display on the second floor of Meyer Library.

Patrons can choose to edit their files either on their own computer or on a workstation in the Multimedia Studio, also located on Meyer Library's second floor. These files can then be dropped off at the Technology Services Desk, where a trained Consultant will do final prep and output to the printer.

Each print is charged to your Stanford Card Plan or Copy Card account at a flat rate of $50, which includes a 48" mailing tube for transport and storage. Please note that no refunds will be issued for any non-printer errors such as misspelled words or dust on scans.

Prints are ready within 8 hours if dropped off before noon. Orders placed after noon will be ready by noon the following business day.

Rush processing and other special requests are also available at an additional fee.

by Leland Stanford Junior University

Large Format Printing is a great way to produce colorful and photo quality prints for a wide variety of applications with indoor and outdoor uses. Whether you need one or several copies, Velham can help you with your printing needs. We offer creative and cost effective ways to produce photo-realistic prints without sacrificing quality. Your digital files can be printed on a variety of medias using award winning 8-color printing technology and finished to your specific needs. Velham offers quality, flexibility and outstanding service on all your Large and Wide Format Digital Printing.

Copyright © 2006 Velham,

In support of Clark University faculty and student research collaborations, Information Technology Services provides large format poster printing services for documented student-faculty collaborative research projects and presentations such as Fall Fest and Academic Spree Day.

Printing Guidelines
Please read and follow these guidelines carefully…

Printing for academic projects and research is generally free for standard sizes. Printing for non-academic purposes can also be accommodated, following the guidelines below, at a cost of $30 for standard size posters. For larger posters (up to 6 ft.), additional charges will apply.

Standard printed poster sizes are 48” x 36” (Landscape) or 36” x 48” (Portrait). Printing requests larger than 48" x 36" will incur additional charges. The maximum short-edge length is 36".

Prepare your poster as a single PowerPoint slide with the page setup as 36" x 48"

Backgrounds and significantly large areas of solid color or grayscale are not permitted.

If photo graphics are used, utilize JPEG images instead of BMP. This will keep your poster size small and will print faster. The image quality does not suffer. PowerPoint images must be either JPEG or GIF format.

Account for 1 inch margin on all sides of your poster.

The ideal poster file size is under 5 MB

Make sure you put your username at the beginning of your poster-file name.

Print your slide out on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper and proof read it carefully before submitting it for printing (in Print, you can "scale to fit the paper"). You may find layout issues, typos, etc. in printing that you don't see on the screen.

Submit your file for printing via the online submission form. Allow as much lead time as possible, posters are printed on a first-come, first-served basis.

If, due to any reason, we are not able to print the file you submit, we will contact you as quickly as possible to let you know.

ITS strongly advises you to print out a proofing copy of your poster at 8.5" x 11" before submitting the file to us. This will usually identify problems to you before a large-format print error occurs.

Re-prints due to errors in your layout, text, or for multiple group members, etc., are not allowed. Additional copies of your poster are $30 each--payable by departmental requisition or cash (exact change). Reprints of non-standard posters will incur additional charges.

We are not a full-service professional print shop. If you require very large (long) posters, professional imaging, color separation or poster printing from other applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.), you may be better served by Curry Printing or an off-site vendor. We reserve the right to refuse requests that do not follow the guidelines above.

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Designed in collaboration with some of the world's best-known photographers and printmakers, the EPSON Stylus Pro 7800 and EPSON Stylus Pro 9800 printers incorporate technologies that are ideal for large format sublimation transfer commercial applications.

Coupled with the SubliJet XL transfer ink system, the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and Epson Stylus Pro 9800 are well suited for high demand commercial applications:

Full color banners, pennants, flags
Point of purchase banners, signage, displays, skirting, carpeting graphics, etc
Ceramic tile wall murals and interior signs
Snow skis, snow boards, cycling helmets, in-line skates, water sports equipment
Gaming Tables, chips, slot glass, etc
Unisub wood and plastic, clipboards, plaques, signage, message boards, table tops, etc.
Microfiber based sports apparel - jerseys, shirts, swimsuits, jackets, tote bags, etc.
The Epson 7800/9800 and Sublijet Transfer inks provide a commercially-oriented transfer solution that allows for vibrant, full color transfers, higher printing resolution (up to 1440 dpi), economical ink consumption, and flexibility in printing sizes.

This solution is ideal for high demand commercial applications, large graphics or for high-capacity output.

What's new in the 7800/9800 Series Printers?

Capacity for 8 color ink which results in wider color gamut.
Twice performance of previous models (9600/7600) due to wider print head design
Built in sensors to automatically clean & align print heads
Optional Manual Media Cutter - customers will find this useful for thicker media
Optional Automatic Take-up Reel for long unattended print runs. (Epson 9800 only)

©2004 Jesse J. Heap & Son, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Flatbed scanners, also called desktop scanners, are undoubtedly the most versatile and the most widely used of all large format scanners. They can scan pages of a book without having to detach the pages. They are also found to be economical for scanning dried botanical specimen. The medium does not move in the flatbed scanner, unlike in the case of a drum type scanner, and so the scanning speed is not limited by the medium-feed speed, which also rules out any chance of the original getting damaged at the feed rollers. The thickness of medium is also adjustable in a flatbed scanner. However, they require a large table size, and the scanners are not easily carried around. Also, though many small images may be scanned simultaneously in a large format flatbed scanner, the resolution for scanning very small images (such as 35mm film) is often insufficient. Flatbeds with resolution of up to 600dpi (dots per inch) will perform satisfactorily in digitalizing photo prints, paintings and art documents. Scanning film may require up to 2400dpi to show the details in an enlarged print. Flatbeds are not as efficient as drum scanners when it comes to working with long textiles. But for the vast variety of applications, they are the best choice.

Leading manufacturers of large format flatbed scanners in the USA include ACTion Imaging Solutions (formed by the merger of ANAtech, Colortrac, and Tangent), Altek Corporation, Hewlett-Packard, Purup-Eskofot Inc., and Vidar systems. Cruse provides high-end reprographic scanners with the best quality of image and admits scanning media of maximum thickness. However, it is neither intended, nor affordable, for home application. Fujifilm brings out very excellent flatbed scanners for a wide range of applications, including the digitalizing of photo prints and films. The resolution of these flatbeds is comparable with that of drum-type scanners, and the versatility is unmatched. Epson, Screen and CST are other manufacturers of flatbed scanners.

By Damian Sofsian

Dedicated photo printers differ from all-purpose printers as they are designed to print photos only, as opposed to text or graphics documents in addition to photos. They are generally compact in size and lightweight, and some models even feature batteries that allow you to print without the need for an outlet. Most photo printers, including dye-sublimation (or dye-sub) printers, are built around a thermal dye engine, though there are a few that feature inkjet technology.

For many years, dye-sublimation printers were specialist devices used in demanding graphic arts and photographic applications. The advent of digital photography led to the entry of this technology into the mainstream, forming the basis of many of the standalone, portable photo printers that surfaced in the second half of the 1990s.

The term "dye" in the name refers to the solid dyes that were used in the process instead of inks or toner. "Sublimation" is the scientific term for a process where solids (in this case, dyes) are converted into their gaseous form without going through an intervening liquid phase.

The printing process employed by true dye-sublimation printers differs from that of inkjets. Instead of spraying tiny jets of ink onto a page as inkjet printers do, dye-sublimation printers apply a dye from a plastic film. A three-pass system (featuring solid dyes in tape form on either a ribbon or a roll) layers cyan, magenta, yellow, and black dyes on top of one another. The print head on a dye-sub printer uses tiny heaters to vapourise the dye, which permeates the glossy surface of the paper. A clear coat is added to protect the print against ultraviolet light. Although this method is capable of producing excellent results, it is far from economical. Even if a particular image does not need any one of the pigments, that ribbon segment is still consumed. This is the reason it is common for dye-sub printer compatible paper packs to contain a transfer film capable of producing the same number of prints. In addition, dye sublimation inks need a paper that allows the ink to remain on the surface of the paper.

Nowadays, a number of inkjet printers on the market are capable of deploying dye-sublimation techniques. The cartridges in such printers spray the ink, covering the page one strip at a time. The print head heats the inks to form a gas, controlled by a heating element that reaches temperatures of up to 500° C (higher than the average dye sublimation printer). A big difference in the results with dye-sublimation technique is that because the dyes are applied to the paper in gas form, they do not form distinct dots with a hard edge like inkjet printers. Instead, the edges are softer and blend into each other easily. Additionally, the infusion of the gaseous dye into the paper yields a more colour-fast picture.

Comparing Dye-Sublimation Printers and Inkjet Printers
Although it is difficult to point out every possible advantage and disadvantage when comparing inkjet and dye-sub printers, the following list mentions the major points that apply to most people printing photos at home.

Advantages of Inkjet Printers over Dye-Sub Printers:
· Prints are very precise with sharp edges
· Latest models offer incredible detail that exceeds most dye-sub printers
· Variety of papers/surfaces available—including matte, luster, glossy.
· Not locked in to one manufacturer's paper
· Some archival inkjets can produce prints that long-lasting
· Most inkjets can print on many different surfaces that are designed to accept ink, including CDs, CD inserts, envelopes, etc.
· Inkjets have a considerably larger colour gamut and usually produce more vivid photos than dye-subs
· Easier to obtain large format inkjets that can print 11x14, 13x20 sizes, or larger
· Inkjet printing is often cheaper than dye-sub printing
Inkjet Printer Disadvantages:
· Often much slower than dye-sub printers
· Most non-archival inkjets produce prints that fade a little (sometimes a lot) faster than dye-sub prints
· Print heads sometimes clog and require cleaning, or even replacement

Advantages of Dye-Sub Printers over Inkjet Printers:
· Very fast
· Relatively maintenance-free
· Smooth with no dot patterns visible, even under magnification
· Produce excellent shadow detail in dark areas where some inkjets may be "blotchy"
· Prints are usually more durable and more waterproof than inkjet prints
· For many viewers, dye-sub printers produce photos that look and feel more like real photographs due to the smoothness of the prints and the absence of visible dot patterns
Dye-Sub Printer Disadvantages:
· Consumer level models often smear high contrast edges (like a black square on a white background) to some degree, making charts, graphs, and line art look a little less "precise"
· Dye-sub prints typically only last as long or slightly longer than a good non-archival inkjet printer and are generally not considered "archival"
· Paper type selection is very limited and while dye-sub printers produce excellent glossy photos, most fall behind or do not even offer the option of matte prints
· Dye-sub printers use an entire page and an entire page worth of ribbon even to print one small wallet size photo
· Pages cannot be normally fed through the printer twice to fill more of the page as they can in inkjets
· Dust can sometimes get inside and cause vertical scratches on prints
· Dye sub printing and the cost of paper and toner (ribbon) is often higher than inkjet printing.

By John Sollars

SHARONVILLE - National franchiser Speedpro Imaging has opened its first Midwest location at 2736 E. Kemper Road.

Speedpro is a large-format digital printing center that can produce high-resolution images of up to 1440 dots per inch.

"We offer a variety of products including trade show displays, vehicle graphics, land development signs, full-color banners and graphic design services," said owner Dave Sperry.

Sperry is also the master franchiser for southern Ohio, southern Indiana and Kentucky.

CUTTING GOVERNMENT RED TAPE IS SEMINAR FOCUS

EASTGATE - Tips on cutting through red tape to become a supplier to governmental agencies is the topic of a seminar scheduled for Aug. 24.

The session is sponsored by the Southwest Central Ohio Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, which help small, disadvantaged, veteran-owned and woman-owned firms obtain federal, state and local government contracts. It takes place at the East Banquet Center, 4450 Eastgate Blvd.

Registration for the workshop begins at 8:30 a.m., with the program starting at 9 a.m. The $65 fee includes a luncheon buffet. Participants should bring business cards and information about their company. Registration is required.

The centers are a partnership program with the Ohio Department of Development and the Defense Logistic Agency.

Information and registration: www.swcoptac.org.

ESTATE PLANNER RUTH ROUNDING OPENS OFFICE

DOWNTOWN - Estate planning specialist Ruth Rounding has opened her own office at 810 Sycamore St.

A lawyer certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a specialist in estate planning, Rounding is also a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and a cum laude graduate of Harvard Law School.

Ruth Rounding LLC will concentrate on estate, gift and income taxes, wills, trusts, probate and planning for charitable gifts and organizations.

Information: 513-621-8700.

BUILDINGS TO GO OPENS LOCATION IN LOVELAND

LOVELAND - Indianapolis-based Buildings To Go has opened an office to serve Greater Cincinnati.

The company provides pre-engineered, insulated metal buildings to general contractors as well as to end users. To ensure quality, the company erects its own structures.

Since its founding in 1997, Buildings To Go has installed almost 7 million square feet of buildings, said Bob Young, sales and marketing director for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The new office has several projects in the works.

The new office, at 417 Wards Corner Road, expects to hire 40 to 50 people, Young said. Dan Steigerwald is the general manager.

by Jenny Callison's business notes

Maintaining a home office has become more of a necessity for most business people than a luxury. With business hours extending well into the wee hours of the morning, most professionals like to maintain a home office to work within the comfort of their homes. Also, maintaining an office at home instead of commuting to work everyday saves money, as it cuts down on the overhead costs. However, setting up a home office definitely entails the process of looking around for the appropriate office equipment. Even though you may be able to compromise here and there on items that are not really required in a home office, the essential office equipment should be efficient, durable and of a fine quality.

A reliable computer is an absolute necessity for most home offices and no compromise in the quality of the computer is advisable. One should consider it as the most important investment in the entire package of home office equipments. Top of the line computers are available in a range of $1000-$2500, and the best laptops should be in the range of $3500 or more. Printers and scanners are the next most important additions. Even though most people avoid buying a scanner, it is one machine that serves multiple functions.

Of course, even though the abovementioned office equipments are the most essential requirements, they will not be your first purchase. Your first requirement is office furniture. High quality furniture that doesn’t crowd the limited space that you have for your home office is the ideal choice. With home offices flourishing around the country, several companies have started manufacturing lightweight, space efficient furniture that is ideal for a home office. And of course, one should never compromise on comfort. Of course, you will also need pens, paper, fax machines, phone lines, and a lot of other things necessary for an efficient home office. Since you may sometimes have to bear the brunt of any breakdown, home office equipment should be selected with a lot of care. Time lost in getting substandard equipment repaired or replaced will be effort lost that could have been put into a much more productive activity.