Poster Printing

1. Create your poster in Powerpoint using the guidance below and the Research Poster Design tab.         

• Set the poster size before you begin designing your poster. Changing the poster size once the file has been formatted causes changes in the proportions of your text and graphics. 

          NOTE: Save your poster as a .JPG file. Size limit is 100MB.

2. Pay for your poster using the Slate system and save your receipt. Each poster must be paid for in a separate transaction.

• For bulk poster printing jobs, please reach out to circulation@widener.edu to discuss your needs.
• There will be no free reprints if errors in formatting or typos are discovered post-printing.  You are responsible for the formatting and content of your poster.  Library Staff cannot be responsible for editing your work or formatting the poster. 

3. Upload your JPG poster file to the submission form at least 72 hours in advance of need. 

               Note: The same person must pay and complete the upload of the poster file. 

4. Pick up your poster from the Wolfgram Library Information Desk once you have received the notification email. 

Please see more details below.

To print your poster at Wolfgram Memorial Library, you will need to save it as a JPG.  

1. Go to the File Menu
2. Select "Export"
3. Change the File Format to "JPEG" using the drop down menu
4. Select "Save Current Slide Only"
5. Set your dimensions based on the size of your poster. Note - once you enter one number the other should automatically update itself to keep the file from stretching or skewing.
   • 24" x 36" portrait is 1152 x 1728
   • 36" x 24" landscape is 1728 x 1152
   • 36" x 48" portrait is 1728 x 2304
   • 48" x 36" landscape is 2304 x 1728
6. Export

The Technical Support Center (TSC) in Wolfgram Library houses a large-format inkjet printer, suitable for printing research posters.  We are located on the main (2nd) floor of the Library. 

• We require a minimum of 72 hours notice for print jobs. For more information, see What happens after I submit my poster? below.

• Posters are printed from rolls of paper 36" wide. 

• Files must be in .JPG format. Size limit is 100MB.
• See the Research Poster Design tab on the left for guidance.
• There will be no free reprints if errors in formatting or typos are discovered post-printing.  You are responsible for the formatting and content of your poster.  Library Staff cannot be responsible for editing your work or formatting the poster. 
• Set the poster size before you begin designing your poster. Changing the poster size once the file has been formatted causes changes in the proportions of your text and graphics. 
• All printing must be paid for BEFORE you submit your poster.  
  • Submit your payment through Slate and save a copy of your receipt.
  • Each poster must be paid for separately.
• You will submit your poster for printing online.

• Poster printing services are not offered on Saturdays. If you submit your poster after 4pm on Friday no one will see your file until noon on Sunday (During Summer sessions there are no poster printing services Saturday or Sunday).
• We check that the file you submitted matches the size you requested and is in a format which we can print. If we find a problem, we may call or email you. Please keep an eye on your email.
• Within 3 business days we will print your poster and contact you (via email) once your order is complete.

• You may pick up your poster during the Wolfgram Library hours of operation once you receive our email.