Poster Printing

About Poster Printing

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 poster 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 Poster Print Request

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

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 SDSUcard 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).  

Poster Printing Price List

Area Price
1 to 3 sq. ft. $6
3.1 to 6 sq. ft. $12
6.1 to 9 sq. ft. $15
9.1 to 25 sq. ft. $40
Each additional sq. ft. $1
Non-SDSU per sq. ft. $5
*All posters will be printed on 24 in., 36 in., or 42 in. paper