The library has a Large Format Poster Printer which can print posters and banners. The printer is capable of 24" in width and can print PDF, JPG or JPEG files. The library reserves the right to refuse any print.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can print large photos and designs like:
- Large family portraits
- Custom artwork
- Event posters
- Marketing materaisl
The maximum width is 24". Pricing is based on length and paper type. Sam's Lab offers enhanced matte or gloss photo paper. Enhanced matte feels like cardstock.
Prints are not water resistant. At this time, Sam's Lab does not offer water resistant paper for the poster printer.
To protect the equipment, the poster printer is operated by staff only. Patrons can submit a poster print request for staff to print on their behalf.
- Find or create a design. Preferred file types are PDF, JPEG, or PNG. Need to make a design?
- Submit a poster print request below.
- Staff will contact you when your item is ready to pick up. Items will be at the Guest Services Desk in the Lobby for pick up. Requests can take 1-2 weeks to complete.
- The quality of your file (JPG, PNG, or PDF) determines the quality of the print.
- For JPG/JPEGs or PNGs, we recommend a resolution of 300 or more.
- For PDF files, we recommend creating your document to match the size of your poster.
- Low resolution photos or files created for 8.5" x 11" letter size will print blurry.
- Need assistance with your design? Staff can show you the basics of Canva and PhotoPea so you can create your own poster! Request an Appointment for one-on-one help.
- Visit the Canva Learn page for tutorials.
- Use our Craft & Maker databases to learn design skills and find tutorials to software like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher, and more.
Craft & Maker Databases
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Fiero Code
Self-paced learn-to-code software for kids ages 8-18. Contains hundreds of coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects.