Lamination

Lamination for Poster and Small Signs

Poster Lamination

The Bio&Ag department has a 42" laminator which is sufficient for laminate posters of max size 36" x 48". We uses gloss laminate because it's considerably less expensive than matte.

Do I need to laminate my poster?

• Not all posters need to be laminated. If the poster is intended to be used for a long period of time or its used outside then consider lamination. Senior Design poster are always laminated
• If a poster is traveling to a conference it may be easier to take a paper poster and discard it after the event.

Who can have a poster laminated?

Lamination is expensive (department absorbs the costs)

1. Students in the department can request lamination only with faculty permission.
2. This laminator is only for Bio&Ag department use therefore, other departments may not request lamination.

Other laminating options:

• University Wolf Press $
• Some local printers ... call first

Who can operate the laminator?

The laminator is a specialized piece of equipment which takes training to operate therefore, only graphic room personnel may operate the laminator (515-6769) Carolyn Mitkowski.

Small Signs

The department also has a small laminator which will laminate letter, legal, and 11"x17".

• This laminator is located in the graphics room 207 Weaver Admin. building.
• Students must ask for faculty permission to use the laminator.

How to operate...

Note: The laminate sheet goes inside a special paper folder(sleeve) before it goes into the heated machine. Do not put plain unprotected laminate through the machine it will destroy the machine.