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. 

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

We recommend that Guests and Alumni seeking Printing Services, contact the UPS Store - College Ave and UPS - Hardy Ave.

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

  • Double check the dimensions of your file
  • It's best to have at least one dimension limited to 24, 36, or 42 inches
  • One dimension must be less than 42 inches
  • For quicker service, we recommend that your poster be one of the following standard size 
    • 18 x 24 inches
    • 36 x 24 inches
    • 36 x 42 inches 
    • 36 x 48 inches 
    • 42 x 56 inches
  • The printer by default puts a 1/4 inch border. We recommned not placing content within the outer 1/2 inches of your poster. 

You must have enough funds on your SDSUcard 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
 
Poster Prices
  • 18 x 24 inches | $6
  • 36 x 24 inches | $12
  • 36 x 42 inches | $40
  • 36 x 48 inches | $40
  • 42 x 56 inches | $40 

Size not listed above? 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. 
 
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 when your poster is ready for pick up at the Library Info Desk, 1st floor under the dome entrance. 

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

Guests should contact the UPS Store adjacent to campus for poster printing services.

Custom Print Services

Printing on larger paper, resume paper, and cardstock is 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)

Cardstock (8.5 x 11 inches Letter)

Black & White 25¢ per page Color 50¢ per page
3D Printing
Free for 3 hours per week, available at build IT
Print Cost Calculator