Printing Services

SDSU Library Printing Services

Subsidized by the Library Use Fee, the SDSU Library is able to offer printing services for SDSU students such as poster printing and document printing on legal, ledger, cardstock, and resume paper at a discounted market rate. Officially recognized SDSU organizations receive a 50% discount on organization-related materials.

Faculty and Staff seeking Printing Services should contact SDSU Reprographic Services. For large format printing, additional services are available at Instructional Technology Services (ITS).

Got a question? Email the SDSU Library Info Desk, [email protected].

Submit a Print Request

SDSU students may submit a poster print request for their coursework and research needs to the San Diego State University Library.

Submit a Print Request

SDSU students may submit a print request for their coursework and research needs to the San Diego State University Library. Printing is available for Patron with a Guest card.

File Type

  • We accept PDF files only
  • Max file size is 10 MB

Poster Size Recommendations

Please double-check your file dimensions before submitting. One side must be 42 inches or less, and we recommend setting at least one dimension to 24, 36, or 42 inches.

For faster service, use one of the following standard sizes:

  • 18 x 24 inches
  • 24 x 36 inches
  • 36 x 48 inches
  • 42 x 56 inches 

The printer adds a 1/4-inch border by default. To avoid content being cut off, keep all text and images at least 1/2 inch from the edges.

You must have enough funds on your SDSU RedID or Guest card account before submitting your request as we will only print your poster if you have enough funds in GET to cover costs. Add funds & check balance via GET


Use the Library Poster Print Cost Calculator to get a price estimate.

Please be aware that there can be times of high demand and requests will be processed in the order they are received. Posters will be available for pick up from the Library Info Desk within 48 hours after we have received your request. 

Files will be printed as is. Please ensure that all edits, formatting, and final adjustments are completed before submitting your file.

Payment will be processed when we print your poster. No refunds will be issued.

Library staff are not responsible for any file editing or paper cutting.
 

 
 
 
 You will receive an email notification when your poster is ready for pickup. Once notified, please pick up your poster at the Library Info Desk on the first floor of the Library Addition (lower level of the dome entrance).  

SDSU faculty and staff should contact Instructional Technology Services for information about poster design and printing.

Custom Print Services

Printing on larger paper, resume paper, and cardstock, as well as lamination and comb binding are available at the Library Info Desk

8.5 x 11 inches Letter

8.5 x 14 inches Legal

11 x 17 inches Ledger

Black & White 10¢ per page Color 35¢ per page

Resume Paper (8.5 x 11 inches Letter)

Black & White 25¢ per page Color 50¢ per page
Laminating
$1.00 per page (letter 8.5" x 11", legal 8.5" x 14", ledger 11" x 17")
Comb Binding
$4.00 per book (letter 8.5" x 11" only)
Faxing
50¢ per page
3D Printing
Free for 3 hours per week, available at build IT
Print Cost Calculator