Ordering Information
Due to recent policy changes, please be sure to read all the information below.
The Department of Chemistry offers high-quality and convenient poster printing services for both the Queen's and Kingston Communities. We can fulfill your poster printing needs for research conferences, undergraduate presentations, signage, communications, and departmental notices.
Our Poster Printing Service is located in Chernoff Hall, room 200 (located directly to the left when entering the building from the Bader Lane entrance). We process posters during business hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Regular Requests
We request that you submit your poster at least 24 hours in advance (excluding weekends). Requests received outside working hours will be processed the following business day. However, if you are paying by cash or debit it is recommended to submit more than 24 hours in advance to allow time for payment (we require payment prior to printing, instructions will be emailed after the poster submission).
If absolutely necessary, we can provide express printing (less than 24 hours) and these requests are subject to a $20 surcharge. Please be aware that last minute requests are not guaranteed and it is at the discretion of the Office Assistant to determine if the request can be met.
Note: There are certain times when we require more than 24 hours notice due to the high volume of requests.
High Volume Requests
Course coordinators, researchers or others recommending our printing service to a large number of people should contact us directly to make sure that we can handle the volume expected. Please let us know at minimum 4 weeks in advance if a course poster session or research conference is coming up. The number of poster requests will determine how much advanced notice will be needed.
Known High Volume Times
- Last week of November & First week of December (4th Year Project Poster Sessions)
- Last week of March to the first week of April (4th Year Project Poster Sessions)
- End of May to the beginning of June (CSC Conference)
Posters are printed as is and are considered final once received; any re-submissions of an already submitted poster will be subject to normal printing charges (and applicable express printing charges) paid by the submitter.
Paper Type
We print on Matte Coated Paper 170gsm only
Dimensions
Due to the limited size of our poster printer we are only able to print up to a maximum width of 36" (3ft or 91.44cm). There is no limitation on the length of a poster (within reason). A standard size poster is 36" x 48" (3ft x 4ft or 91.44 cm x 121.92 cm). Posters can be printed in either portrait or landscape. Please check with your conference or poster session organizer for poster size restrictions.
Format
We accept PDF or PowerPoint files only. Please ensure that the file is formatted to the correct dimensions of your poster with a width of no larger than 36". There have been known issues with certain types of graphics not printing correctly. We do not offer sample prints so we suggest you print a small proof to ensure that your graphics will print as you would like. Note: Posters are printed as is, so please ensure that there are no errors or omissions in the file provided. Any reprints will be subject to normal printing costs.
Our pricing is based on the square footage of the poster. Method of payment is determined based on affiliation to the department. All cash or debit payments must be paid prior to printing; you will be emailed payment instructions if you have chosen cash or debit as payment method. *Posters that contain less than 75% white space will be charged at the coloured background pricing.
Chemistry
- White Background: $3/sq ft
- *Coloured Background: $3.50/sq ft
- Express Printing: $20 surcharge
- Method of Payment: Account Code, Cash or Debit (requires pre-payment)
Queen's
- White Background: $4/sq ft
- *Coloured Background: $4.50/sq ft
- Express Printing: $20 surcharge
- Method of Payment: Account Code, Cash or Debit (requires pre-payment)
External
- White Background: $5/sq ft
- *Coloured Background: $5.50/sq ft
- Express Printing: $20 surcharge
- Method of Payment: Cash or Debit Only (requires pre-payment)
Send your poster requests to poster.printing@chem.queensu.ca. Make sure to put Poster Request in the subject and include the following in the email:
- Name:
- Supervisor (if applicable):
- Department/Affiliation:
- Course (if applicable):
- Dimensions of poster (in inches):
- Date and time required:
- Method of payment: Indicate cash, debit or chartfield. IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION: If providing a chartfield, you must include the full chartfield: fund, dept, account, etc. and your Supervisors email address. If you are paying by cash or debit, payment is required prior to printing and you will be emailed instructions. We do not accept e-transfers, barcodes or credit cards as methods of payment.
- Attached poster file in PowerPoint or PDF format (if your file is unable to send by email due to size, please send the email request and then immediately bring your poster file to Chernoff Hall room 200 on a memory stick)
Once your poster has been printed and is ready for pick up you will be notified by email.