Advanced Printing Resources
Check out the advanced printing resource KB articles below.
Printing
Binding Options in the MCAD SB
There are several types of book-binding the MCAD Service Bureau can help you with.
Can I Calibrate My Monitor or Screen?
YES! The Service Bureau has a Datacolor Spyder5Pro calibrator you can check out! Stop by the SB and check out the Spyder, then follow these instructions.
CMYK vs RGB: What color space should I work in?
The short answer
All of the color printing services offered at MCAD are digitally-based, whether they use ink or toner. For most purposes, and most users, working in RGB should produce the best results.
How can I have a color laser print of my file made?
Inexpensive color printing can be done through the Service Bureau or Library using one of the color laser printers.
For printing on nicer paper, custom paper, and press quality prints, use the full-service ImagePress Color printer in the Service Bureau:
How do I make a large format Black and White laser print on the Océ Plotwave?
The Océ Plotwave large format Black and White laser printer has a maximum output width of 36" and maximum length of 12'. Files are printed on plain white, green, blue, yellow, or pink Bond paper or frosted vellum Film.
How do I print a black and white document to a public printer?
Begin by opening the file you want to print.
Choose File > Print and the Print dialog box will open.
If you just need simple letter-sized (8.5x11") prints, you can choose from several public BW printers around campus:
How do I print a black and white document using the Service Bureau laser printers (tabloid 11" x 17" size)?
To add or select a printer to print to:
- Begin by opening the file you want to print. Choose File > Page Setup.
- Under Paper Size, drop down and change the setting from US Letter to Tabloid (or Ledger). Click OK.
- Choose File > Print.
How do I print on Transparency, Xante Film or Vellum?
The Service Bureau ImagePress laser printer is perfect for printing on Transparency, Film or Vellum media. Transparency and Xante film can be purchased in the Service Bureau.
How Do I Set My Apple Laptop to Print to the MCAD Public Printers?
(If you received your computer from MCAD or recently had it re-imaged by the Help Desk, all MCAD public printers should already be set up.)
How Many Free Prints Do I Get?
Student accounts are credited $10 every year on August 1st, which equals 250 Letter-sized BW prints (single-sided) or about 37 Letter-sized ImagePress Color prints. Your mileage will vary depending on how you choose to use your allotment.
How to Print a Booklet from InDesign
So you've got an InDesign document that you'd like to print out and bind like a magazine or booklet. You can print booklets to any of our on campus color or BW laser printers easily!
How to print documents to the SB-Canon-Copier
You can send documents to the SB-Canon-Copier for high volume printing/copying and for advanced finishing options like folding, stapling and collating!
How to print from your phone, tablet, or other mobile device
Printing from your phone, tablet, or other mobile device is super simple with PaperCut's built-in Mobility Print service.
First, make sure your mobile device is using the MCAD secure wireless network. (Mobility Print will not work via cell carrier signal.)
How to Request a Refund for Bad or Mis-printed Prints
If you followed all posted (or verbal) instructions and your prints still didn't come out right, there was a mechanical problem with the printer, or the toner was low, you can log into your print account and request a refund.
How to Start Printing
Check out the KB articles below to get started printing at MCAD.
• How Do I Set My Apple Laptop to Print to the MCAD Public Printers?
I get an error when I try to print something from the Internet to the SB-BW printers.
Occasionally when you print something from the internet (like driving directions or an image) to the SB-BW printers, the printer will display an error. This is a Postscript error, meaning the printer doesn't understand the information it has been sent.
I Sent a File But it Didn't Show Up in My Release Queue
I sent a file but it didn_t show up in the release queue
I want to make a perfect bound book
Watch our video demo and/or read through the suggestions below! (If you can't see the YouTube player click HERE.)
My Office Needs a New Printer / Copier / Scanner
If you think your office is in need of a new printer, copier, scanner or multifunction device
Official SB and DPL Policies and Information
Check out the below KB articles for official Print Technology-related policies and information.
Paper We Stock (types, sizes, prices)
Please see our paper sample book in the Service Bureau to see and feel each paper type (with print samples)!
Printing at the MFA Studios
The MFA Studios has options for both Black-and-White and Color Printing.
BW Printing
One HP Laserjet printer is available at Whittier.
•HP m700 712dn in the Computer Lab space
-8.5x11 and 11x17
Printing for Faculty and Staff
Check out the KB articles below for Faculty and Staff related printing resources.
Printing for MFA Students
Check out the KB articles below for MFA student related printing resources.
Public Printing for Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff printing accounts are associated with a shared department account by default. Your department head will receive a monthly report of all public printing charges.
Risograph Printing
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Vinyl and Paper Cutting
You can have your designs or type cut out of paper or adhesive-backed vinyl. Paper cutting is $3 per linear foot (not including the cost of any prints) and Vinyl cutting is $5 per linear foot.
Web Print
Web Print is a feature in PaperCut that will allow a user to print from any device via a web browser. This means you don't have to worry about having your computer set up with your official MCAD short username (i.e., "gforman") or be running the PC Client app.
What do I do to get a banner print made?
At the Service Bureau you can print large-format, photographic quality prints with archival inks on several different types of media including archival papers, all up to 44" wide.
Wire Binding Options
Wire-O Twin Loop Binding
We carry three wire colors, and three diameters:
Color: Black, White, Silver
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