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Graphics and Production

Thank you for considering CIPD for your poster production needs. Our visual design team is available to assist you in creating cutting-edge graphics that will deliver high-quality images for presentations, posters, print, or web use. We offer full-color printing services ranging from 8.5" x 11" sheets to posters up to 40" wide and virtually any length.

For a complete list of available services and associated costs, please visit our Service Charges page.

Poster File Submissions

Submit your File

Poster Production Request

You will receive an email notification once we have received and downloaded your file. If you do not receive a confirmation email within one business day, please contact us at ProDevGraphics@IllinoisState.edu.

Note: You may also receive an additional email referencing an “Incident Number.” This indicates that your project is in progress. No further action is required on your part. If we have questions regarding your order, a member of the Center Graphics team will contact you directly.

  • Lead Time

    Please allow at least 3-5 business days for printing. If you are submitting more than two posters, please contact us to confirm the estimated turnaround time.

    Note: If you would like your poster mounted to foam core and laminated, please allow a minimum of 4 business days due to the extended production time.

    Size

    • Only one side of your poster may exceed 40 inches in length.
    • Make sure your poster is designed for the desired dimensions.
    • In PowerPoint on a PC, go to the Design tab and click Page Setup.
    • In PowerPoint on a Mac, go to the File menu and choose Page Setup.
    • This will display your poster’s dimensions. You can adjust them as needed, but please carefully proof your file before you submit it.
    • Leave a reasonable margin between the edge of the page and your text or graphics to allow for trimming.

  • Accepted File Types

    We accept the following file formats for printing:

    • Only one side of your poster may be more than 40 inches in length.
    • Make sure your poster is designed for the desired size
    • PowerPoint (saved using PowerPoint 2016 or later for Windows or Mac)*
    • PDF
    • High-resolution TIFF
    • High-resolution JPEG
    • High-resolution flattened Photoshop file

    *PowerPoint files created with earlier versions may contain formatting errors. CIPD is not responsible for issues resulting from outdated software. Members of the campus community can download the latest version of PowerPoint from the Microsoft Cloud website or the Microsoft 365 website .

    Embedded Fonts: To ensure your poster prints as intended, fonts must be embedded in your PowerPoint file. Failure to do so may result in font substitutions that noticeably alter your design. The Center is not responsible for design changes caused by missing embedded fonts.

Foam Core Mounting

We offer foam core mounting services. You may choose to have your poster permanently mounted to foam core, or you can purchase a sheet of foam core separately. Please refer to our Service Charges page for pricing details.

Payment

We accept the following methods of payment:

  • Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express)
  • Department charge: If approved by your department, you must provide the name of a faculty or staff member to include on the bill. In addition, the following departments require an approved charge slip for us to bill your department:
    • Agriculture, Biology, Kinesiology and Recreation, and Psychology.
    • Please speak with the appropriate contact in your department to obtain this slip.

Pricing

We offer competitive pricing compared to other production resources in the area. Please visit our Service Charges page for full pricing information. Our large-format printer produces full-color prints at no additional cost if you choose to print in black and white.

Below are some common sizes and pricing examples:*

  • Size: 48 in x 36 in

    • Printing only: $62
    • Printing and Lamination: $75
    • Printing and mounting to foam core: $97.63
    • Printing, mounting to foam core, and lamination: $110.63

  • Size: 40 in x 30 in

    • Printing only: $46.50
    • Printing and Lamination: $56.25
    • Printing and mounting to foam core: $71
    • Printing, mounting to foam core, and lamination: $80.75

*Note: Pricing may vary depending on the number of posters printed. The above prices are based on the teaching-and-research-related rates and are subject to change. For a specific quote, please contact us and include the following information in your email:

  1. The size of your poster
  2. The quantity needed
  3. Whether you would like the poster laminated
  4. Whether you would like the poster mounted to foam core