Large Format Printing FAQ

How to submit poster for printing & payment options

  1. Visit the Large Format Printing service request page to submit your request along with your .PDF format file. Form includes questions like:
    • Contact information for the print job.
    • How many posters do you need.
    • Do you want the print on paper or fabric.
    • Billing information for your printing.
    • Upload your print file in a .PDF format file.
  2. Verify your poster is designed the size you want printed. Please ensure its design, size and DPI are in the needed format. IT prints the file as is.

How do I pay for my order?

Please work with your department to confirm which payment method should be used. If you are using CFS you will need to check with your department on what CFS information they would like you to use. OU IT does not have billing account information and will not be able to provide guidance on which option you should select. 

  • CFS (Preferred) - Upon order validation, an email will be sent to the approver connected to the CFS provided. CFS approvers are predetermined and cannot be set by customers.

    • If our system finds that the CFS provided is incorrect you will receive an email to let you know what our system found wrong with the CFS and a link to correct the CFS. If you have any questions about what your CFS is, please reach out to your supervisor, the business office, or your department's business office contact. 

  • Credit Card - Upon order validation, you will receive an email that will include a secure link to submit your credit card information for payment. 

  • SUR - This will be supported as a form of payment until January 2025. 

How long does it take to print my poster?

  • Print time will depend on how many orders are in the print queue ahead of you.
  • Same-day printing is accomplished in most cases.
  • During high volume peak times, it can take up to two business days to print.

Can I email my poster to Information Technology?

All requests should be submitted through the IT Service Catalog request page. IT will not accept e-mailed PDF requests. If a non-PDF file is submitted through the form, the service request will be rejected and a new request will need to be submitted with the proper file type.

What is the standard size of a poster?

  • Check your venue for size requirements.
  • Set the poster size in PPT before exporting to PDF and submitting your request. (on PPT ribbon bar, select Design tab and choose Slide Size to set the final size)
  • The most popular poster size is 36” x 48”, but size may vary by event.
  • Our printers use either 36” or 42” width paper/fabric. The length of the poster can vary.

Where are the Large Format Printers located?

  • The IT Large Format Printers are located in Room 251 (LIB 251) of the OUH Robert M. Bird Library, located at 1105 N. Stonewall Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73117.
  • Large Format Printing requests are available for individuals on the Norman, Oklahoma City and Tulsa campuses, however all print jobs must be picked up from our Oklahoma City location in the Bird Library.
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