Research Posters and Poster Sessions

Preparing your file to Print

Before printing your research poster, go through the Poster Pre-print Checklist (in the right-side column) to see if everything is in order.

To prepare your poster for printing at the Marriott Library, follow these steps

1. In Powerpoint, Go to File > Save As. Under Save as Type (Windows) or Format (OS X), select PDF.
2. Open the PDF in Adobe Photoshop. Verify the width and height are correct, then click OK.
3. Check your whole document for formatting errors. Verify the image quality by using the zoom tool to view at 100% resolution.
4. When you've determined all is OK, go to File > Save As. Under Format, select JPEG (but not JPEG 2000). Choose a location to save the file, create a file name, then click Save. Click OK on the default save settings.

DO NOT SAVE TO A JPEG OR TIFF DIRECTLY FROM POWERPOINT!

Marriott Library Poster Printing Services

The Marriott Library has a large-format color printer/scanner located at the Knowledge Commons desk on level 2.

Your poster must have one dimension equal to or less than 41.6". A 0.2" margin will be added to each side to accommodate the printer's feed mechanism.

The Knowledge Commons desk staff will calculate the printing cost based on the dimensions of your poster.

• UofU Students, Staff, and Faculty: $0.03 per square inch. (The standard 3'X4' research poster will cost $51.84.)
• Non-UofU Patrons: $0.05 per square inch. (The standard 3'x4' research poster will cost $86.40)

Departmental payment is available with a PCard (in-person or at 801-581-4808) or with a UShop Print & Carry PO. We are unable to charge a chartfield or account number directly.

Complete Instructions for Printing at the Marriott Library Knowledge Commons

Other Printing Services

Marriott Library does not provide backing or lamination for posters. Cloth poster printing is also not available. If these features are desired, consider using University Print & Mail Services.

•  Poster is the required size.
  • Note: One dimension must be 41.6" or less, if printing your poster at Marriott Library
•  Font sizes are appropriate.
•  Limited number of font families used, and applied consistently.
•  Title area: co-authors, affiliation, logos present and correct.
•   40% graphics, 40% white space, 20% print rule observed.
•   White or light colored backgrounds used.
•   Compatible colors were used.
•   Charts and graphs have legends and the axes identified.
•   All charts, graphs, and pictures are identified.
•   Spelling, punctuation, grammar have been checked.
•   Do section headers have a consistent format?
•   Do you still need the guide lines?
•   Did you followed printing services guidelines.
•   Are all components of poster present -Intro, M& M, etc. – don’t forget references and acknowledgements.
•   Does the poster look attractive, eye catching?
•   Have somebody proof the poster.