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Checklist for submitting art print via email

Use this checklist to assist you when submitting your file to the IMC for printing. Use of this checklist will ensure we have everything needed to process your poster in a timely and efficient manner.

__ email your file to 

libimc@wcupa.edu 

__ File attached to email.

The following are included in the body of the email . . .

__ First & Last name

__ Phone number where I can be reached if there is a problem

__ Dimensions of the finished print

__ Type of paper on which I want my file printed

__ Date I need to pick up my print


STAFF AND FACULTY NOTE: If you are printing something for your department please include in the email message the name of the department & the account # that should be charged for your print job.

Formats Supported

The IMC Staff ask that any art print requests be sent in as PDFs. If you have any questions about how to save your file as a PDF, feel free to contact the IMC desk at 610-436-3395.

Contact Us

Instructional Media Center
Help Desk
610 436-3395
libimc@wcupa.edu

Amanda Brooks
Library Technician
610 436-2759
abrooks@wcupa.edu

Ainsley Hume
Library Technician
610 436-3394
ahume@wcupa.edu

Bobby Kirkner
Library Technician
610 436-2068
rkirkner@wcupa.edu

IMPORTANT NOTICE - IMC

IMC services will be extremely limited during the University's response to COVID-19.  We are making all changes and restrictions in an effort to reopen the library as safely as possible. 

  • The IMC Help Desk will be closed.  Patrons should go to the Library Help Desk on the second floor.

  • IMC services will be limited but available by request. Allow extra time for processing.  
  • During this time Laptops will not be loaned from the IMC. If you need a device please contact the IS& T Help Desk at 610-436-3350.
  • Due to limited staffing all other equipment loans will be handled by request.  All equipment requests must be sent online to us at libimc@wcupa.edu. 
  • For other library materials, patrons will be able to borrow using the Library Hold Requests.
  • Die cut usage will be limited to the use of the Variquest (computer driven cutter) by appointment.  Send appointment requests to us at libimc@wcupa.edu
  • The group study rooms will be closed until further notice.

How can I get my file printed?

The Instructional Media Center (IMC) of the F.H.G. Library houses a high quality Epson inkjet printer, suitable for printing graphic design files.  We are located on the first floor of the Library (Just down the hall from the Starbucks!) 

  • We require a minimum of 24 hours notice for Epson art print jobs.  Jobs submitted for deadlines shorter than this cannot be guaranteed. For more information see What happens after I email my poster?
  • Posters can be printed from rolls of paper 17" wide or on 13" x 19" sheets of paper.  

  • There will be no free reprints for errors of formatting or color differentiation.  You are responsible for the formatting and design of your file.  Library Staff cannot be responsible for editing your work or formatting the print. 

  • All printing must be paid for at the time you pick up your poster.  We accept cash, check, credit/debit or Ram Bucks as payment.

  • You can submit your file for printing in person from a USB drive or e-mail - see e-mail checklist for more information.

  • Maximum width for Epson art printers is 17" wide. If you have a print wider than 17", or you would like a draft-quality print, please check out our Poster Printing page.

 

What happens after I email my file to the IMC?

 

  • The IMC does not offer poster printing services on Saturdays. If you submit your poster after 4pm on Friday no one will see your email until noon on Sunday (During Summer sessions there are no poster printing services Saturday or Sunday).
  • The IMC staff will email you to confirm that we have received your poster. If you do not receive an email confirmation within 24 hours of submitting Sun - Fri then please call 610-436-3395 to confirm receipt.
  • We then check that the file you submitted matches the size you requested and is in a format which we can print. If we find a problem we may call or email you. Please keep an eye on your email.
  • Within 1 business day we will print your poster and contact you (via email) once your order is complete.
  • You may pick up your poster during the IMC hours of operation once you receive our email.

 

Printing Options & Fees

Size Paper Type Regular Ink Total
9.5" x 13" Any Epson paper $3.00
13" x 19" Presentation - Epson 3 star $6.00
13" x 19" Premium Presentation - Epson 4 star $6.00
13" x 19" Ultra-Premium Presentation - Epson 5 star $6.00
13" x 19" 70 lb Newsprint $6.00
13" x 19" 70 lb Speckletone $6.00
17" roll Matte roll - 10.3 mil enhanced $5.00 / foot
17" roll Matte roll - 16 mil archival $6.00 / foot

                                         *Pricing may vary should a poster use excessive color (ie: posters requiring large amounts of ink).

 

Please Note...

  • All printing must be paid for at the time you pick up your print. 
    The IMC accepts cash, check, credit/debit or RamBucks as payment.
  • We require 24 hours (or one business day) notice for art print jobs.  Jobs submitted for deadlines shorter than this cannot be guaranteed.
  • You are responsible for the formatting and content of your file.  There will be no free reprints if errors in formatting or content are discovered post-printing.  Library Staff cannot be responsible for editing your work or formatting the file.