Printing options
UMaine Printing:
Graphic Print Solutions — Symposium Poster Printing
Price: $67.00 per poster
Size: 36″ x 48″ (vertical or horizontal)
Provided Template Format: Google Slides
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FAQs
What format should I use to produce my poster?
We have created an official Google Slides template (36″x48″). Download it from the Symposium website. When you’re ready to order, export it as a print-ready PDF.
How do I pay?
- Graphic Print Solutions accepts cash, check, credit/debit card, Black Bear Bucks or department chartfields
Important: If your department is covering the cost of your poster printing, include their contact info (contact person, phone and email) on your order form in the billing section as well as their payment numbers
- Double-check your payment details before submitting
- We do not accept credit/debit card payment details over the phone.
Where do I pick up my poster? Graphic Print Solutions office in the Keyo Building on Rangeley Road next to the CAVE and across from DTAV Community Center. If you require an accessibility option, please let us know. Your poster must be paid in full before it will be released.
How long does it take to print and produce my poster?
Please allow at least three business days from when you approve your proof. Delays in proof approval can delay the production of your poster.
How will I know to pick it up?
You will receive an email alerting you that your poster is ready to be picked up. Call with any questions: 207.581.3767 or email um.printing@maine.edu.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed weekends)
What is the Poster Submission Deadline?
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4 p.m.
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Preparing and ordering process
Pick up and prepare for the Symposium on April 17. You got this!
Design using the official Google Slides template. <link>
Get your payment in order. Know who’s paying — yourself or your department.
Export your poster for printing: Create a PDF version of your poster. If you are using Canva or Adobe Express, share your file with proof.reader@maine.edu. Do not send PNG files.
Organize your files. Save all originals (poster file, images, final PDF) in one folder labeled with your name and abstract number.
Compress your folder:
Mac: Right-click → “Compress”
PC: Right-click → “Send to” → “Compressed (zipped) folder”
Order your poster: Submit starting January 22, 2026. Final deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4 p.m.. Go to the Graphic Print Solutions Symposium Poster Button to place your order.
Proof carefully and approve: Look for an email from proof.reader@maine.edu with a PDF proof of your poster. Review it carefully then send your approval or any minor changes.
IMRC Center:
Printing at the IMRC Center:
You may also choose to print your poster at the Innovative Media Research and Commercialization (IMRC) Center in Stewart Commons. The Prototyping Lab has a single large format Canon ImageGRAF printer that can print an item of several square feet in size, with a width of 44”.
Key differences between printing through Print Services and printing at the IMRC Center:
- The overall cost of your print will be lower at the IMRC Center.
- The IMRC Center does not provide proofreading or quality control services.
- The IMRC Center requires registration as a lab user, while Print Services just requires information about that singular print.
- With only one printer, high demands or technical problems may make this option unavailable. Print Services can accept print job requests closer to UMSS and guarantees timely printing.
Printing at the IMRC Center is a good option for your Symposium poster if:
- You are already an IMRC Center registered user and have an iLab account, OR
- You are willing to take registration steps prior to setting up your print
- Your poster design is ready to print in March
- You are confident that your poster design has no errors or compliance issues
Estimated IMRC Center Large Format printing costs for a 12 square-foot Symposium poster:
Self-service printing: $25.00
Full-service printing by IMRC Staff: $40.00
To print through the IMRC Center, you must be registered as a lab user. To register, navigate here.
Please note that this is a self-service option that does not include proofreading services.
You will receive an invoice for your printing within one to two weeks that can be paid online securely using the University Bursar’s office Touchnet system.
Questions about printing at the IMRC Center may be addressed to imrc@maine.edu
Print Bangor
Cost: $67.24 (Accepts major credit cards and cash upon pick up)
Connect and submit at: https://printbangor.com/submit-your-job/ Use 5 Digit code in comments: 26919
Pick up locations: 80 Central Street, Bangor, ME 04401 OR 159 Main Road, Suite 301, Holden, ME
PDF format required.