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GraphicsLAB PRINTFX 
Revised 4/28/08

Important Notice:  PrintFX/GraphicsLAB design work will be suspended from May 1st to May 19th, as it has been in previous years. This is so we can accommodate the increase in student printing that occurs at the end of this semester.  Thank you for your cooperation.  PrintFX/GraphicsLAB  4/28/08

 

Building D
D-529-A
Phone 212 217-5470
Fax 212 217-5471
Hours Mon -Thurs 9am to 7pm
  Friday 9am to 6pm

Hours are subject to change during winterim
and summer semesters and holidays. Self Service area closes 1/2 hour before the Graphics Lab.
 
Rodel Oiga
Lab Coordinator 212-217-5474
Jana Duda, Manager Library Technology Resources- E411 212-217-4374

Services  |  Policies  |  Mission Statement 

Download PrintFX Overview [PDF]
 

 
 
        
 

Services  

Note: Prices are subject to change without notice. 
Copies

COLOR COPIER
basic color laser
standard copies (scaling, 50% price increase)
paper finish: matte, glossy
paper type: plain, card stock, transparency ($2, 8.5 x 11)
8.5x11 - $0.50 (plain) / $1.00 (card stock)
12x18 - $1.00 (plain) / $2.00 (card stock)

LARGE FORMAT B&W COPIER
Lanier/Ricoh Large Format Copier
B&W copies ONLY (scaling, 50% price increase)
paper finish: matte, vellum
18x24 - $1.50
24x36 - $3.00

 

PRINTS  

GOOD
canon laser printer

basic laser print quality, no color matching
paper finish: matte, glossy
paper type: plain, card stock transparency ($2, 8.5 x 11)
8.5x11 - $1.00(plain) / $2.00 (card stock)
12x18 - $2.00(plain) / $3.00 (card stock)

BETTER
epson inkjet printer

photo quality, generic brand papers, no color matching
paper finish: matte, semi-gloss, glossy, watercolor (13x19)

8.5x11 - $3.00
13x19 - $5.00

BEST
epson inkjet printer

portfolio and archival quality, genuine epson papers
paper finish: matte, semi-gloss, glossy, watercolor (request prices)

8.5x11 - $8.00
13x19 - $15.00
18x24 - $20.00
24x36 - $35.00
36x44 - $50.00
44x60 - $75.00

* Download ICC printer profiles here.

BUDGET POSTERS
no color matching
paper finish: bond paper or vellum
draft inkjet quality
18x24 - $6.00
24x36 - $10.00
30x40 - $20.00

Additional Services

BINDING
11" max binding length
$2.00 per binding job
options: clear or black covers ($1.00 each)
binding comb colors: bronze, gray, black, white, silver
NOTE: self-provided covers subject to approval and customers MUST cut their own covers to size
 

Self-Service

Canon Image Runner
8.5 x 11 and 11 x 17
Color: .90
Black& White: .10

Epson C-84/C-86/C-88
Draft quality paper or bring your own Epson paper.
8.5 x 11 only
Color: $1.00
B&W: $1.00

Scanning (flatbed and slide/negative)
free / self service
max size of original may not exceed 11x17
negatives, transparencies, 35 mm and 120 mm

Epson RX620
all in one 35 mm scanner, card, copier, USB printer
4x6 glossy .25
8.5x11 draft quality $1.00
 

Policies

Supported Removable Media

Mac and Windows Formats: Zip, CD, DVD, Flash Drive, Memory Cards, etc.
Option to leave files on GFX 100 share. To access GFX100 for a PC: right click My Network places,  right click search, enter computer name: FS-C108-02, click search. GFX100 will appear on desktop. To access from a MAC: click GO and select: connect to server. Enter: smb://FS-C108-02/GFX100. GFX100 will appear on desktop.

Fonts and Images

You need to supply all LINKED IMAGES AND FONTS for ALL QUARK FILES, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP, INDESIGN and POWERPOINT files.

In ILLUSTRATOR, CREATE OUTLINES for ALL FONTS!

We support basic Adobe Openface font library.  True Type Fonts and Custom Foundry Fonts are problematic.

Turnaround Times

24 hours is standard for prints up to 13x19.  (48 hrs for departmental work).
Output larger than 13x19: 48 hours, with a mini color proof at 24 hours.

Payment Method

Money MUST be added to your student printing account for print jobs. $20 print credit used for Canon ImageRunner self service ONLY - NO print jobs!
For more information about student printing accounts, click here.
Department work requires FIT Dept. Chair's signature before work can be started.

Mission Statement

As a state-of-the-art digital service bureau the GraphicsLAB PRINTFX is a facility that supplies pre-press printed graphics to FIT’s students, faculty and staff. Our mission is to continually evolve, producing professional level output while maintaining ourselves as an integral part of the Institutes resources.  Fundamental to success is the continual collaboration between clientele and departmental staff. Our constant aim is ensuring the highest level of service and satisfaction.

Our professional, portfolio quality products will determine our reputation.  As the growth of technology continues, so will our staff’s knowledge of it. Our services will reflect those which are available in the private sector while maintaining the practical level of cost appropriate to an educational facility. Our diversity of products reflect our mutually beneficial connection with the leading manufacturers in pre-press technology. Working together with our suppliers, we will provide the best product available.

The ethics of the Institute are reflected in the attitude of our staff. Our doors are opened to everyone with the need for our services. In all matters concerning digital and conventional pre-press we are more than happy to share our knowledge.

The FIT is our community and we are here to continually and consistently support it and the needs of our students as they move forward into their unknown futures with the tools necessary for success.

Download PrintFX Overview [PDF]

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