Print a Poster
The Tech Desk offers on-site poster printing for conference presentations and class projects.
Prices start at $50 (plus tax) for a poster size of up to 24 by 36 inches.
Order your poster online at learninghubshop.stanford.edu.
Turnaround time: Guaranteed within 3 business days, usually within 2 business days.
Posters are available for pickup at the Tech Desk during our open hours.
Need help designing your poster?
Check the tips to Make a Good Poster from Undergraduate Research and Independent Projects.
Check out the guidelines at the Stanford Identity Toolkit.
Supported File Types
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Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Dimensions, Resolution, and File Sizes
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Our printer uses paper rolls that are 44 inches wide. Design your poster so that at least one dimension is 44 inches or less.
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For images, use a resolution between 150-300 dpi.
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Keep your file size as low as possible while maintaining image quality.
Pricing
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Prices start at $55 (plus tax) for a poster with dimensions up to 44 by 44 inches or less.
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Rush printing may be available for an additional $25 (plus tax). Call the Tech Desk during our open hours to see if rush printing is available.
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No refunds or reprints are given for errors in or issues related to a poster file. Check your document carefully for correct spelling, alignment, layout, and appropriate-resolution graphics prior to submission.
*Fees are subject to change as costs change.
Timing
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The standard turnaround time for non-rush jobs is three business days.
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For an additional $25 (plus tax), rush printing may be available. Call the Tech Desk during our open hours to see if a rush job is possible. Turnaround time for rush printing is four hours or fewer.
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To check the status of your print, call the Tech Desk during our open hours.
Pickup
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After printing, posters are available for pickup at the Tech Desk.
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As a courtesy, one of our staff members will trim off the margins of your poster after printing if requested prior to pick-up. (Posters longer than 60 inches cannot be trimmed.)
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The poster will be distributed in a free 48-inch mailing tube at the time of pickup.
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Once a poster has been picked up, no refunds or reprints will be issued.
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Completed posters left unclaimed for more than 30 days may be discarded without notice, unless you have made other arrangements in advance.