Before You Start
Set the poster dimensions before you begin
Design in landscape or portrait as required
Use 300 DPI resolution for best print quality
Maintain a margin of at least 0.5–1 inch
Don’t upscale small images—find higher-quality replacements
Save graphics as PNG, JPG, or SVG
Exporting for Print
PowerPoint: File > Save As > PDF. Select “Best for printing” if available
Canva: Share > Download > Select “PDF Print”. Check options for bleed and crop marks if needed
Photoshop/Illustrator: Export as PDF/X or High-Quality Print PDF; flatten layers and embed fonts
Google Slides: Use File > Download > PDF; make sure to set custom dimensions first
Adobe Express: Export as high-quality print PDF; review resolution and bleed settings
Where to Print at HPU
Print Shop Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday 8
Saturday Closed
(Ask a Librarian for assistance)
Sunday Closed
(Ask a Librarian for assistance)
How To Use Our Print Shop Form!
The only way to submit orders to be printed at our shop is by using the HPU Print Shop Request form.
You can find the print shop form by typing in https://www.highpoint.edu/library/printing/
It should direct you to this page HPU Print Shop
Don't feel like typing? Try scanning it!
Once you reach this page you will need to click the printer icon on the top of the page and from there, you will be directed to our online form.
After you click the link you will be directed to the login in page if you are already not logged in to High Point University's website.
Fill out the information above and be sure to remove the generated academe\ If it appears and only have your username or email address, as attempting to log in with academe\ will create an error code like the image down below.
If you have further trouble with your log in please contact IT for assistance or reset your password using the link below.
Reset Password Link
After you have successfully logged in please be sure to read our policy agreement above, to prevent any delays or cancellations of your orders.
Be sure to fill out the form and double-check that your order is correct before submitting it.