Large Format Printing & Other Services
Large Format Printing
The Visual Resource Center offers large format printing for posters, banners, signs and other special projects. Many options are available.
3-D Printing
3-D printing can be used to create items for a wide variety of projects.
Digitization
Print materials can be digitized at this location.
Digital Humanities Project Assistance
Resources combined with specialized organizational and technical skills available at the center can assist with many academic projects including publicizing information on digital Kenyon in coordination with the Digital Initiatives Librarian.
Laminating
Information coming soon.
As a collegiate resource, we offer a variety of services including large-format (poster) printing, 3-D printing, digitization of text and images, and assistance in designing and completing Digital Humanities projects.
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POSTERS/LARGE FORMAT PRINTING:
Print large format/posters for a variety of class projects, individual presentations, and more. Maximum 44-inch width plus a reasonable length can be printed on plain paper, photo paper, water-resistant polypropylene, adhesive-backed polypropylene and clear film for windows. Note: class projects will take priority over all other poster orders.
To submit your image/poster, please send a high-quality actual sized PDF to zhouy@kenyon.edu. Please pick up your poster at the Visual Resources Center in the Gund Gallery.
To prepare your image, the following links might be useful:
- Photoshop instruction from the University of Michigan Library
- PowerPoint instruction
Prices (by square foot or 12 x 12 inches):
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Plain paper | $0.70/square foot |
| Photo paper | $1.55/square foot |
| Water-resistant polypropylene (looks like matte finish but durable and nearly waterproof) | $1.70/square foot |
| Adhesive-backed polypropylene | $2.20/square foot |
| Clear film for windows | $3.50/square foot |
| Polyester cloth (folds for travel) | $2.70/square foot |
For multiple posters, you can create more than one poster within a 36" or 44" width by desired length to save costs and paper.
Please use the cost estimator to estimate costs for your poster project(s).
Please allow the Centers two weeks to process your order. Once your poster(s) are printed you will receive an email to pick up your order at the Visual Resources Center in the Gund Gallery. You are welcome to come to the VRC and work with the student together on your printer order.
Posters for student organizations should be printed through the Office of Student Engagement.
3-D PRINTING:
One and two-color 3-D printing using ABS plastic in a range of colors is available. Please submit .stl or .thing files to zhouy@kenyon.edu to discuss the time frame for delivering the final print (most 3-D prints take many hours to complete, even when everything goes smoothly). Because of the variability of projects, please contact Yan Zhou to discuss the possibility of your project.
The cost is determined by the weight of the total plastic used including scraps at $1.00/gram.
OTHER SERVICES OFFERED BY THE VISUAL RESOURCES CENTER:
These services are offered free of charge.
DESIGN OF POSTERS AND FLYERS:
Our students will work with you to design flyers, posters, and other graphic works. While not professionals, they can bring a fresh approach to your publicity.
3-D, PHOTOGRAPH and IMAGE DIGITIZATION:
A 3-D scanner is available for use in the Multimedia Center in the Library and we will work with you, if you wish to make your scan using this technology. Find out more at lbis.kenyon.edu/diglab.
DIGITAL HUMANITIES PROJECT ASSISTANCE (DIGITIZATION & IMAGE PRODUCTION):
The Visual Resource Center may be able to help with Digital Humanities projects. The center will digitize and help produce imagery for the Digital Kenyon site and will help you coordinate with Digital Initiatives Librarian Jenna Nolt. Please contact Visual Resources Curator Yan Zhou to discuss your project.
Current digital humanities projects at the VRC: kenyon.edu/academics/departments-programs/art-history/about-the-department/visual-resources/projects/
Please note the printing and other services will only operate during the academic year depending on summer staffing.