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UMaine Graphic Print Solutions

Graphic Print Solutions — Symposium Poster Printing
Price: $68.00 per poster *new price for UMSS 2027
Size: 36″ x 48″ (vertical or horizontal)
Provided Template Format: Google Slides

Preparing and Ordering Process

Pick up and prepare for the Symposium on April 16. You got this! 

Design using the official Google Slides templatehttps://umaine.edu/umss/presenters/

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 Wednesday, April 7, 2027, at 12 Noon. 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. 

Frequently Asked Questions for UMaine Graphic Solutions:

We have created an official Google Slides template (36″ x 48″). Download it from the Symposium website. When you’re ready to order, export it as a print-ready PDF.

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.

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.

Please allow at least three business days from when you approve your proof. Delays in proof approval can delay the production of your poster.

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)

Wednesday, April 7, 2027, at Noon

Other options:

Print Bangor

Cost: $67.24 (Accepts major credit cards and cash upon pickup)
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.