Technical Specifications

  • Files should be in PowerPoint, PDF, Illustrator, or Publisher format, and can be created on a PC or Macintosh.
  • We accept poster files on CD, zip disk, or USB drive.
  • Posters with a colored background (non-white) will incur a $10 surcharge (see Pricing & Payment for more details).
  • A mimimum 1" white space is required on all sides of the posters to allow for variations in printing.

For PDF files, the size is limited to 42" X 96 " including white space.

  • Use standard fonts like Arial or Times. Use of non-standard fonts or special characters could lead to missing text or characters after printing. See Advice & Tips for additional information on creating posters that print successfully.


Contact Name
Karen Pride
Email: karen.pride@vanderbilt.edu
Phone: #322-3835


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