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Poster Printing - Digital Signage - Scanning

Poster Printing:

Files for posters may be submitted as an email attachment to Elwood Mills, emills@scu.edu. 

  • Posters can be printed from files generated in PowerPoint and graphics software applications such as Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Poser size should be set in software before creating image
  • Poster sizes are determined by paper widths which are 17", 24", 36", and 42". Length can be any size.
  • Cost of a 36" x 48" poster is $25. Other sizes are prorated at $.015 per square inch. Please provide budget number or pay cash upon pickup.
  • Assistance is available in enhancing graphic and photo inserts -- contact Elwood Mills at (408) 554-6903 or emills@scu.edu.

Digital Signage:

Files may be uploaded using the online form or submitted as email attachment to emills@scu.edu

  • Media formats: JPG, PNG, PDF, PPT (Powerpoint), MP4 (video files) and URL links
  • Image requirements:
    • In Powerpoint, Page/Setup/Custom should be set to 26.6” x 15” for best results.*
    • For graphic files such as Photoshop or Illustrator page size must be 1920px x 1080px.*
      • *For vertical displays, such as those in the Learning Commons, reverse the dimensions.
    • Text size should be at least 30 points
    • ADA statement must be included and clearly readable: “In compliance with the ADA/504 please direct your accommodation requests to (name) at (telephone) or (email address) at least 72 hours prior to the event.”
  • Event description must be concise and no more tan 2-3 sentences. Don’t overload with unnecessary information. The goal of digital signage is to quickly and clearly communicate critical information.
  • Events are displayed for 2 weeks. New signage should be provided if more than two weeks.

Scanning:

Scanning of oversized documents to make digital files (PNG, JPG, PDF.) is available.

For additional information please contact Elwood Mills at 408-554-6903 or emills@scu.edu.

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