Poster Design & Images: Poster Printing
Resources for designing academic posters and poster presentations
Created by Health Science Librarians
Poster Printing Advice
- Check beforehand to find out how long in advance you'll need to submit your poster to the poster printing service of your choice.
- Proofread your poster multiple times before printing out the final version. Try printing out a small copy of your poster on a standard printer, and get a collegue or friend to critique it. Nothing is worse than getting a 5 foot poster printed and then noticing a typo or an issue with a graphic!
- Leave at least 1-2 inches of blank space around the perimeter of your poster. Not only will it look better to your audience, but sometimes text or graphics too close to the edge of your document can get cut off when printed.
Poster Printing Services
- PhD PostersSubmit your poster online to this reasonably priced, locally run printing service, and have it mailed to your location or pick it up at the Health Sciences Library. A popular option among Health Affairs students for paper and fabric posters.
- UNC Student Stores Print Stop & Copy CenterLocated on the 3rd floor of Student Stores,offering printing and copying services for students, faculty, staff, and departments. Paper, cloth, and vinyl posters are available, in addition to foam board or lamination options plus poster tubes. For more information call (919) 962-7016 phone or email printstop@store.unc.edu
- Spoonflower Research PostersInterested in a fabric poster? Spoonflower is a Durham-based company that prints low-cost, custom fabric posters.
- Printer, Copy and Printing Services: Print Documents, Online Printing - FedEx OfficeThere is a FedEx Office Print & Ship Center (formerly known as Kinko's) on Franklin Street. Contact info: 114 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Phone: 919-967-0790
Another option is to print at a location near your conference and pick it up there (some will deliver to major conferences/hotel venues).
Poster Printing Services: School and Hospital Specific
Please note: These resources have been compiled for your convienience. The Health Sciences Library makes no claim that this is a comprehensive list. If in doubt, contact your school or department.
- UNC-LCCC Digital Imaging FacilityLineberger Cancer Center Digital Imaging Facility prints posters for Lineberger members and UNC faculty, staff, and students.