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Media Services (co-branded LES): Large Format Printing

Guides for using our equipment and services

Large Format Printers

Epson SureColor SC-P8590D (Medical Library)

Epson SureColor T5480M (Main Library)

Service Charges

Price List:

Sizes

A2

A1

A0

Matte Paper

$40

$80

$160

Glossy Paper

$50

$100

$200

*The minimum charge is A2 size.

*15 minutes are essential for Glossy Paper to dry out.

Contact Information

For discussion or enquiries about the poster printing service, please contact Media Services via the following ways:

Email: libmedia@hku.hk

Tel.: 3917-7007

General Information

The Epson large-format color printers make use of print large documents and images such as posters for academic conferences or events, artwork, maps, structural designs, signage, photos, and others. It can print on matte or glossy paper and is up to 36 inches wide.

Service hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm     
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: Closed

Pickup Locations

Main Library / Medical Library

Eligible Users

This service is available to current HKU faculty, staff and students only.

Printing Support

Print Formats

     The sizes of printing range from smaller A2 to larger A0. 

 

Standard International Paper Sizes and Measurements
Paper Size
Inches
Millimeters
Centimeters 
A0 33-1/8 x 46-13/16 in 841 x 1188 mm  84.1 x 118.8 cm
A1 23-3/8 x 33-1/8     in 594 x 841   mm  59.4 x 84.1   cm
A2 16-1/2 x 23-3/8     in 420 x 594   mm  42.0 x 59.4   cm
Paper Type Matte and glossy papers
Supported Files       
         PDF            

Guidelines

  • This service requires payment in advance and is available up to one hour before the Media Services office closes.
  • Design your poster at the exact printing dimension.
  • The maximum print size is 84.1 cm x 118.9 cm.
  • The default color for printing is CMYK.
  • Send your PDF via email with your preferred pickup location, paper type and size.
  • Each print job takes from 10 to 30 minutes, depends on the complexity of the poster. 
  • Use large images. Small, low-resolution images from the web will be pixelated when printed.
  • Once the print job has started, changes cannot be made. Users are responsible for the cost of that print job plus the cost of any subsequent/altered prints.
  • The library reserves the right to decline a printing request or cancel a printing job if the object may infringe the copyright or contain abusive constituents.