Overview
Print Shop Turnaround Times
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Print Shop Turnaround Times
The Print Shop is committed to providing timely, high-quality printing services to the campus community. The following estimated turnaround times are intended to help departments plan their printing needs and allow adequate time for production.
Turnaround time begins once the Print Shop has received a complete request with production-ready artwork and all necessary specifications and approvals.
Estimated Turnaround Times
Standard Printing | 1–3 Business Days
Business cards, flyers, basic printing, and similar routine requests.
High-Volume or Specialized Printing | 5–14 Business Days
Booklets, mailings, large-quantity orders, and other complex projects. Additional production time may be required for cutting, folding, binding, laminating, mounting, or other finishing services.
Large-Format Printing | 3–5 Business Days
Posters, banners, and similar large-format products. Timing may vary depending on size, quantity, and selected material.
Mounted Signage | 3–5 Business Days
Signage requiring services such as lamination and mounting to foam core or other materials.
These timelines are estimates. Large, complex, or unusual projects may require additional production time. When possible, please submit time-sensitive or event-related materials well in advance of the date they are needed.
What Can Affect Turnaround Time?
Artwork or File Issues
Production may be delayed when submitted files are incomplete or require correction, including issues involving image resolution, fonts, sizing, bleed, or other production requirements. The Print Shop will work with the requester when corrections are needed, and production will continue once the necessary materials are received and approved.
Materials and Supplies
Projects requiring specialty paper, substrates, finishing materials, or other supplies not currently in stock may require additional lead time.
Peak Campus Periods
Demand may increase significantly around the beginning and end of semesters, major campus events, holidays, commencement, and other high-volume periods. Requests are scheduled based on production requirements, available capacity, and the order in which complete requests are received.
Campus Delivery
The Print Shop provides on-campus delivery Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and other campus closures. Delivery runs generally begin at approximately 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Please keep delivery timing in mind when determining when your completed materials are needed.
Need a More Specific Estimate?
For larger projects or when you have a firm deadline, please contact the Print Shop before submitting your request. Providing the following information will help us give you a more accurate production estimate:
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Type of product, such as a brochure, poster, booklet, or mailing
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Quantity
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Size and paper or material requirements
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Finishing services needed
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Date the completed materials are needed
The earlier we know about large, complex, or time-sensitive projects, the better we can help you plan for successful and timely completion.
Need Help?
If you need assistance or require this information in an alternate format, contact the Print Shop:
- Location
- Alumni Hall 104
- Phone
- (518) 255-5607
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