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Diane Molstad
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Poster Printing

Poster Printing

The Bishop Mueller Library now offers large poster printing to all Briar Cliff University. The library can print on a variety of sizes and printing materials to accommodate your academic needs. 

Excellence Event

If you are submitting a poster to be printed for the annual Excellence Event, please be certain to identify which department your poster is for, and which instructor to contact for billing information. Traditionally the Excellence Event posters are 3'x4' on heavyweight paper. 

Complete the BCU Library Poster Printing form.  

Please email your poster image/file to the Library Assistant, Diane Molstad.

For any questions, or to setup a consultation appointment, please contact the Library Assistant, Diane Molstad.

File Types

In order to print on the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9400, the user must submit as a .jpg, .png (image files) or .ppt/.pptx (PowerPoint) files. The files can be submitted to the Library Assistant via email or in person via a USB flash drive. The library will then turn your file into PDF file to print via a Photoshop plugin. This is to help ensure color accuracy. (Please note - accurate color printing may not match the exact colors seen on your computer screen.)

Printing Materials & Pricing

At this time, the Library offers three types of paper the user may choose to print on. The three paper types are Standard Paper, Heavyweight Paper, or Fabric. Each paper type comes in two sizes. The sizes are 36 inches and 50 inches. To see each paper type in person, please visit the Bishop Mueller Library between 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

Each paper type has a different cost. Please see the formulas below to determine the price of a poster. 

Standard Paper: $2 per square foot + $10 base cost

(A 3'x4' poster would cost $34)

Heavyweight Paper: $4 per square foot + $10 base cost

(A 3'x4' poster would cost $58)

Fabric: $6 per square foot + $10 base cost

(A 3'x4' poster would cost $82)


Solid Color or Decorative Background or Full Poster Image Extra Ink Surcharge: $20 

The BCU Library does not offer lamination services. 

Poster Templates

To download a poster template, simply click on the document file under the pictures!