Poster Making and Printing
This page is based on Mircea Coca's, who started from Jason Nielsen's page.
Mircea's web page
Jason's web page
All of the links below have been backed up locally, as the web
is so volatile.
Using LaTeX to create the Postscript file
I used the LaTeX poster template from
this page at the University of Florida.
Also see a
local version.
Basically
this template uses text boxes arranged in columns to create a nice layout.
The "Special Format" paper size used by the template is 39 cm wide by 31.92 cm high.
Using psutils to resize the Postscript file
Once you have a PostScript file in the special format, you
can use the command
psresize -W39cm -H31.92cm -pletter poster.ps poster_letter.ps
to create a letter-size portrait page suitable for preview
printing or
psresize -W39cm -H31.92cm -h42.763in -w35in poster.ps
poster_giant.ps
to create a LARGE poster-size print suitable for printing
on a printer with a 36-inch bore feed.
More information on the PostScript tips can be found on
this page of Postscript resizing tips and tricks
also from UF; see a local version.
Examples
Jason made two panels for a DOE review (Mar. 2003) using
the instructions above.
The LaTeX source files are
doePoster1.tex;
local
and
doePoster2.tex;
local
The PostScript files are
doePoster1.ps;
local
and
doePoster2.ps;
local
I made one poster for LP2003. The LaTeX source file myPoster.tex.
I used the following script poster_resize_mine
to resize it like this:
./poster_resize_mine myPoster.ps 2.82
The PostScript file is myPoster.ps
Using other programs to create a poster
PowerPoint and Windows is not supported anymore at Fermilab.
But if you do make a poster this way, use any of the following locations to print
and laminate it. Photoshop and many other programs should work equally well, as long as the
end result is a ps or pdf file.
Where to print a poster
Instructions for the printer which
used to be in Wilson Hall, 11th floor:
This printer has now been moved out to BEG building, next to Sidet.
Directions:
- Go to Batavia Rd. x Eola Rd.
- Go north on Eola Rd.
- Turn left on C-RD West.
- Take the second right and park.
- Entrance is kind of hidden between 'Lab G' and 'Lab F'. If you
open the right door, the printer will be forward on your right.
The printer queue is BEG_HPDJ1055. The command to use
this printer from Fermi machines is the same as for regular printers:
For a ps file, from the command line use
flpr -q BEG_HPDJ1055
For a pdf file, use the same command from the Acroread
printing option instead of the command line.
The printable size of the printer is 35 inches wide, almost
unlimited long. But if your poster is formatted to be 36 x 42 you will need
to do some resizing:
flpr -w 35.0in -h 40.83in -q BEG_HPDJ1055
I tried it myself, the first time I got the size wrong,
but it worked on the second try.
BEG building is *probably* locked over weekends, so
you should plan on printing during normal weekday hours. That way there
should also be someone nearby who can help if you run
into printing problems. Please remember to sign the
sheet attached to the printer, giving your budget code!
Do not worry if you print a few copies,
the price per copy used to be less than $20/copy I believe.
When you go there, it's best to take a laptop with you, just in case
you have to resubmit it or make changes before.
Using Kinko's to laminate your poster
Easiest way to laminate your poster is to take it to
Kinko's. There is one on Butterfield, in Danada Square, in Wheaton
(by Butterfield and Naperville Rd). Address is:
200 Danada Square West. Phone is (630) 668-5676
There is another one on Ogden, east. Check the
web locator
for the closest location. They should also be open for
some hours on the weekend.
Using Kinko's to print and laminate your poster
Just check to see if they work with ps files; if not,
make it a pdf. The price will be significantly higher than printing
yourself with BEG_HPDJ1055.
Using Visual Media to print and laminate your poster
VMS is another on-site option for poster printing, mounting, and
laminating. For a full list of VMS requirements and options, see here.
Contact the GSA officers if you have any questions, comments, or additional information!
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