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  Cost
  • Typical Size: 4 ft. wide x 3 ft. tall
  • Kinkos: $100-200 (coated paper)
  • Sometimes fees are in linear feet
Time to print
  • 20 minutes to two hours
  • Depends on the graphics, poster colors, and resolution of the images
First steps
  • Collect your content (make sure to have your mentor's approval)
  • Obtain your images
  • Decide if you want to go linear or horizontal with your information
  • What colors are appropriate for your poster?
  • What size should your poster be?
Materials
  • Use coated paper if you are going to laminate your poster
  • Lamination costs with grommets is about $40
  • Use photo glossary if you are not going to laminate your poster or if you have great images (glossary is more expensive)
General Questions

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