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Wide Format Printer


Overview

University House has three wide-format inkjet printers operated by HCISS Technical for students, staff and community members of the University.

Across all the printers we are able to print on a wide variety of media, from simple presentation to archival gallery prints.

Prints can be submitted at any time via the online Print Submit Form.


Location

UNHG07University House, Ground Floor, Room G07 – The Print Lab Makerspace


Access & Usage



Prints can be submitted at any time via the online Print Submit Forms:

Please see the Printing Terms & Conditions for more information on access & usage:

The wide format printers are Class Red Equipment – the physical operation is to be conducted by technical and trained staff only.

Class Red Equipment
The Wide Format Printers are Class Red Equipment
How to Prepare Wide Format Prints How to Print Efficiently

Payment & Pick-Up

Payment must be made before prints are released via the Print Media Payment Portal, proof of this purchase is uploaded alongside the print submission in the print submit form.

You will receive an email when your print is ready for collection.

Pick-up is between 10 – 11am 3 – 4pm, Monday to Friday from the Makerspace Print Lab in UNHG07. See Technical Staff (UNHG03) for more information.

HCISS Staff & Students:

External e.g. I2N Members, Alumni & University Community:


Example Setup Guide for DESN1200


Technical Specifications

The three printers are:

  • A2 (17″) Epson Stylus Pro 4900
  • 610mm (24″) Canon ipf6450
  • 1118mm (44″) Canon ipf8400

The Canon printers have 12 inks and the Epson has 11, they are able to produce professional levels of vibrant colours and detail compared to a personal 4-ink CMYK printer.

The longest prints are equivalent to a full roll of paper, this can be anywhere from 12-60 metres. Please seek assistance from Technical Staff for further information.


Further Reading

Updated on July 4, 2023

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