Large Format Printing (Repro)
Large format printing at Mithras
For prints and copies A2 or larger
Reprographics at Mithras is based in the north end of Floor 3 (turn left at the entrance and keep walking). You can send your files or a link such as Wetransfer via email (p.room@brighton.ac.uk). Your work will be printed and can be collected and paid for in Reprographics during opening hours. These are 09.:0 - 12:30 and 13:30 to 17:00 on weekdays.
Paper sizes
Large format printing involves anything larger than A3.
A2 420mm x 594mm
A1 594mm x 841mm
A0 841mm x 1189mm
Types of printer available
Draft printer (black and white printing only) A2 / A1 / A0 on 75gsm paper
A2 / A1 on tracing paper
A2 / A1 on drafting film
Inkjet printers (colour and greyscale printing)
A2 / A1 / A0 on 120gsm coated paper
ColorWave (colour and greyscale printing)
A2 / A1 / A0 on 120gsm white paper
A2 / A1 / A0 on tracing paper
A2 / A1 / A0 on drafting film
A2 / A1 / A0 / 1m wide on wallpaper
The draft printer is a fast and cheap way to get a black and white print.
You can print on your own paper so long as it’s lighter than 220gsm.
The inkjets use specially coated paper to reduce ink bleed and give vibrant colour results.
The Colorwave printer uses a thermal process, there is no ink bleed but the results are generally less vibrant than those from an inkjet printer.
Type of Paper available and cost on each printer
Draft Printer (Black & White)
75gsm white
A2 = 30p
A1 = 60p
A0 = £1.50
Tracing paper
A2 = 50p
A1 = £1.10
A0 = £3.00
Drafting film
A2 = £1.00
A1 = £2.20
A0 = not available
Inkjet printer (Colour and greyscale)
120gsm white (coated)
A2 = £2.00
A1 = £3.00
A0 = £5.00
Colorwave (Colour and greyscale)
120gsm white
A2 = £2.00
A1 = £3.00
A0 = £5.00
Trace
A2 = £2.50
A1 = £3.50
A0 = £6.00
Wallpaper
A2 = £3.00
A1 = £4.00
A0 = £7.00
Drafting film
A2 = £4.50
A1 = £5.50
A0 = £9.00
Getting your work printed
1. Save your files as pdfs. There are many ways to do this from different applications. The most common are the “save as” command and the “export” command but you may also be able to print your file to pdf.
2. Make sure the file is the right size for the paper you want to print on (see above sizes).
3. Name your file clearly so we know how you want it printed.
Your name - size of print - what material/printer you want to use.
e.g. Smith-A0-Draft printer
Jones-A2-inkjet
Hussein-A1-Draft printer trace
Harvey- A0-colorwave wallpaper
4. If your file is large, use WeTransfer (https://wetransfer.com/) and send the link to p.room@brighton.ac.uk
You can also share your files in a folder on OneDrive with the print room (user name pr308).
5. E-mail the print room (p.room@brighton.ac.uk) with the link to your files. Be specific in the e-mail if there is anything unusual about your printing, particularly if you are using a non-standard paper size (e.g. 500mm x 500mm, or long documents eg 841mm x 1200mm). Be prepared to receive an e-mail to discuss any possible issues.
6. You will receive an e-mail when your printing has been completed and you can collect it and pay in Reprographics (room 315, north end of Mithras).