Q. How do I print a poster?

Please note: an illustrated version of this guide is available at the Library hubs.

You can print posters in the library, in the following sizes; A0, A1 or A2. After connecting to the poster printer these instructions explain how to convert your file into an Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) which you can easily print. Many applications can convert files to PDF format, such as Publisher (.pub), PowerPoint (.pptx) Word (.docx), and Photoshop.

Connecting to the poster printer

1. Select the Windows Start button
2. Select Change Network Printer
3. Select your location, for example Aldham Robarts, Avril Robarts or Student Life Building
4. Select Poster Printer
5. Select Connect (there may be a short pause while the poster printer queue connects)
6. Select OK

Please note: if using a staff PC for steps 1 and 2 you will have to search for Change network printer in the LJMU AppPlayer.

Converting your document to a PDF

If your file is already in a PDF format you can skip steps 7 to 11.

Once you have created and saved your poster in the normal way, save it again this time selecting a PDF file type. This example shows how to select PDF from a list of alternative file types in Microsoft Office applications. Other software may differ from this example, though not all software has a PDF conversion feature. 

7. From the application your poster has been created in (for example Publisher or PowerPoint) select File
8. Select Save As
9. On the box that appears select the drop-down menu next to Save as type
10. Select PDF
11. Select Save

Opening your poster in the Adobe PDF viewer

You can double-click on your PDF document and the viewer will automatically open.

Please note: you can only view, resize and print documents within the Adobe Reader; you cannot create or edit. You should make edits in the application in which you originally created your poster and then resave the document to PDF.

Selecting poster size and printing

12. Select the print icon from the top ribbon or alternatively go to File then Print
13. From the print menu ensure that Print\PosterPrinter is selected. 
14. In the Size options select Fit
15. Select Page Setup
16. Choose your required paper size, i.e. A0, A1 or A2. If you do not see paper sizes A0, A1 or A2 in the menu then close your PDF document and re-open it. If this does not resolve the problem then repeat steps 1 to 5 
17. Select OK
18. Select Print

Releasing your poster(s) to print

19. Visit LJMU MyPrint from any LJMU PC or your own mobile device
20. Log in with username@ljmu.ac.uk
21. Once signed in select Jobs Pending Release
22. Next to the file that you wish to print select Print, then select the site you are at for example Aldham Poster, Avril Poster or SLB Poster

Your poster will print providing you have sufficient funds. For prices see How much does poster printing cost?

If you need any further help, please Contact the Library.