large format printing information session march 6, 2003 instructional technology service suny-esf
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Large Format Printing Large Format Printing Information SessionInformation Session
March 6, 2003March 6, 2003
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICESUNY-ESF
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Ross JacobsRoss JacobsMultimedia Systems Integrator, ITS
Christopher BaycuraChristopher BaycuraVideo/Multimedia Producer, ITS
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Basic Concepts Printing at ITS Printing at Academic Computing Poster Creation Using Power
Point
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Creation SoftwareCreation Software Illustrator* In Design* Page Maker* Photoshop* PowerPoint* Corel Draw* Freehand
* * Available on Available on ITSITS multimedia workstations. multimedia workstations.
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Formatting the posterFormatting the poster Establish Page Size 48 X 36 recommended Image Sources and Types GIF, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, BMP
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Using ImagesUsing Images Web based images or GIFS Scanning and Scaling of images Vector and Raster based images
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Scanning ImagesScanning Images Scanned images composed of tiny pixels Number of pixels in an inch determine resolution. Resolution expressed in DPI or dots per inch Also referred to as PPI or pixels per inch More pixels or dots per inch equal higher
resolution. When image is scanned then resized, dots
become larger. Image becomes grainy or blocky.
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Scanning ImagesScanning Images Minimum DPI for poster images at final size is
150. When scanning images that will be rescaled,
scan at higher dpi. Final DPI is a factor of final rescale of image. Image rescaled by 10 X, original must be
scanned at 10 X.
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Example: 35 mm slide image to be used on a 48” X 36” size poster.
1 3/8” X 7/8”
8 3
/4”
13 3/4”
Scan at 1500 dpi
Scale 10 XScale 10 XFinished dpi = 150Finished dpi = 150
Original image sizeOriginal image size
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LocationLocation 8 Moon Hours of Operation
• 8 AM – Noon• 1 PM – 4:30 PM Weekdays
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Who do we provide service to?Who do we provide service to? Faculty Professional Staff Graduate Students Individuals or Groups with State or
Research Accounts.
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Why do we require an Account #?Why do we require an Account #? ITS charges back for all
consumables• Paper (cost varies with grade and size)• Ink
Not able to accept cash.
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Printing Capabilities/SpecsPrinting Capabilities/Specs HP 1055 CM Color Inkjet 128 MB memory Internal 2 GB HD CMYK Printer 3 Computer Workstations to print from. Stations will accept ZIP or CD ROM Networked
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Printing Capabilities/SpecsPrinting Capabilities/Specs Various Paper types available
• High Gloss Photo• Cad Bond (coated)• Copy Paper• 24” and 36” rolls
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Printing SoftwarePrinting Software Photoshop Illustrator In Design Power Point Page Maker Any PDF format
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Scheduling the AppointmentScheduling the Appointment Call ITS at 470-6727 Office Hours 8 AM – Noon / 1:00 PM –
4:30 PM 1 Hour minimum to print at poster. No
poster printing started after 4:00 PM. Have Research or State account # and
account administrators name ready.
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When you printWhen you print Sign in at the front desk. Assistant will assign you an appropriate
workstation. Specify type of paper and size to the
assistant. Check over your poster before printing. Print poster. Allow poster at least 12 hours to dry.
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Manager - Manager - Gwynne May (142 Baker)Gwynne May (142 Baker)Hours of OperationHours of Operation
• Check on Bulletin Board• 8 AM – 11 PM Monday – Thursday• Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM• Open weekends 2 PM – 10 PM
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Who they provide service to?Who they provide service to?• Same as ITS• Undergraduate Students for Research
Poster Session.• Special permission required by
instructor otherwise.• No account number required.
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Printing Capabilities/SpecsPrinting Capabilities/Specs HP 755 CM Color Inkjet 32 – 64 MB memory CMYK Printer 1 dedicated computer to print from. Station will accept ZIP or CD ROM Not Networked
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Special ConsiderationsSpecial Considerations When printing poster select default “print to
computer” option. Plotter is 36 inches wide. Format poster
accordingly Standard Bond Paper Won’t Cut until the paper is dried. Drying time
is 1 min. Final copy only. College business only.