Full Service:
More paper options, and press quality prints - ImagePress Color printer in the Service Bureau:
1. Create a PRINT READY FILE
a. File size/dimensions saved as your final print output size
b. High-Res (ideally 300dpi, no less than 150dpi)
c. Include any necessary bleed area
2. Name your file(s), using appropriate file naming conventions
e.g. Username_FileName_PageSize_Date.pdf
3. Save your document as one of these file types:
a. PDF (preferred)
b. TIFF (must be flattened/layers merged)
c. Packaged InDesign Folder (compress into .zip prior to sending)
4. Upload or attach folder/file(s) using one of these methods of delivery:
a. Service Bureau Dropbox Server: Finder>Go>Connect to Server>sbdropbox.mcad.edu > Drop file into the ImagePress Folder
b. Share Google Drive link (give us edit access)
c. Attach smaller files directly to your email
5. Using Adobe Acrobat, fill all appropriate fields in order form, include as much detail as possible
6. Email the completed order form, with any attachments, to sbureau@mcad.edu
• NO books or booklets with this order form, please use a book binding order form
• File must be saved at print size, we do not scale or make other alterations to your work (we suggest opening your tiff/pdf files in Photoshop to double check image size and resolution prior to submitting)
• We will cancel your order if we are missing information, if your file is incorrect, or otherwise unprintable
• Once we receive your file and completed order form, we will get started prepping your files to print
• We may have questions, or run into issues while printing, please keep an eye on your MCAD email, we will contact you there if we need any additional information, or need you to resubmit the order
• Once your job is complete, we will charge your PaperCut account/department listed on the order form (please ask for a quote in your email order if necessary prior to printing)
• You will receive an email when the job is completed and on the pick up shelf
• See Knowledgebase and sample booklets for Paper Types we have available.
• You may use your own paper (we may ask to see a sample before approving it to print), make note of that on your order form and email us to coordinate drop off
• We encourage you to set up an appointment to discuss your project
Self Serve:
For printing on plain copy paper only, with draft quality printing, use the self-service color printers located: in the 225 studios, in the 3rd floor hallway, and in the Library.
- File>Print
- Choose the Printer: SB-HP-Color for the 2nd floor studio area, _3rdFloor_Main_Color_Canon for the 3rd floor hallway, Library-Color-Canon for the Library
- Check your Page Setup
- Format for: the Printer you chose
- Choose your Paper Size: US Letter (8.5x11") or Tabloid/Ledger (11x17") are the only options
- Hit Print!
- A printer icon will appear in your dock, wait for that to disappear before shutting your laptop! (the print is "spooling" or processing still)
- Go to the 2nd floor studio area or Library and locate the printer
- Log into your Papercut account from your laptop or your phone, go to Jobs Pending Release, and hit print!
