Speciality Printing and Laminating

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About

While not a professional print shop, the library offers specialty and large format printing and laminating services to patrons on a limited basis. For commercial-grade printing, ask at the Service Desk for local print shop referrals.

Policies

Submission Requirements

• Files must be submitted as a PDF — other file types cannot be processed.
• Documents must be 36" or less in at least one dimension — if both dimensions exceed 36", we cannot print the file in any orientation.
• You are responsible for file quality and copyright compliance. We print exactly as submitted. If the result is not what you expected, you will need to make corrections and resubmit, which will delay your order.

Turnaround & Pickup

• Specialty printing is not a same-day service — please plan your timeline accordingly.
• Print jobs are completed within 3 business days by 5:00 PM — you will receive an email notification when your order is ready.
• No delivery service is available. Print orders must be picked up at the Service Desk.

Payment

• Payment is due at pickup, or can be made in advance.
• We accept cash, check, all major debit/credit cards (minimum $1.00), mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay), CatCard, or departmental invoicing.
• Can't pay in person? Here are your options:
  • Cat Card — We can take CatCard (CatCash) payment over the phone. Make sure your account is funded before calling. (Visit the CatCard Office website for info on adding CatCash.)
  • Check — Mail your check to the MSU Library.
  • Venmo or other transfer apps — Coordinate with whoever is picking up your order to pay on your behalf at pickup.
  • Holding your order — If you plan to visit MSU-Bozeman at some point, we can hold your poster until then. Just let us know your expected pickup date.

Print Settings

• Scale to Fit — Your file will be resized to fill the paper you ordered. Use this if you're not sure your file is the exact right size.
• Print at Actual Size — Your file prints exactly as-is, no resizing. A letter-sized file on 36x48 paper will print letter-sized with lots of blank space around it. Use this only if your file is already the correct size, or if you intentionally want blank space (for example, to cut out your print).
• Not sure what size your file is? Here's how to check:

• • Adobe Acrobat/Reader — Click the Menu button in the top left corner of the screen → click Document Properties → click the Description tab → find "Page Size" under the Advanced section. (Shortcut: Ctrl+D skips straight to it!)
  • PowerPoint — Click the Design tab at the top → click Slide Size on the right side of the toolbar → your current size is listed there.
  • Google Slides — Click File in the top menu → click Page Setup → your dimensions are shown there.
  • Illustrator / InDesign — Click File in the top menu → click Document Setup → your dimensions are listed at the top.

• If your file size matches the paper size you ordered, you're good to go with either option. If you're not sure, choose Scale to Fit.

Please Note: No document trimming or custom cutting services available.

Services Offered

• Large format printing (up to 36" wide)

• Resume printing (letter size, B&W and color)

• Laminating (letter size only — bring your already-printed document to the Service Desk, no order form needed)

*Envelope printing is not available.

How to Order

Specialty Printing

1. Complete the online order form below.
2. Upload your PDF digital file when prompted after form submission.
3. You will be contacted within 1-3 business days by 5:00 PM (Monday-Friday) when your job is ready for pickup.
4. Pick up and pay for your print job during open building hours.

Laminating

1. Bring your already-printed document to the Library Service Desk.
2. Fill out a laminating request form with staff.
3. Your laminated document will be ready by the end of the day at 5:00pm. All orders dropped off after 4:00pm will be available for pick up the next business day.
4. We will call you when it's ready for pickup and payment.

Pricing

If you have any questions, please contact us at libspecprint@montana.edu

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