Tuesday, 01 October 2024
Digital and Technology Services are excited to announce a major enhancement to the Wide Format Print Service, set to launch on Monday 23 September. Managed by a new external provider, CDS, this upgraded service will be available in time for the start of session and promises to significantly improve your printing experience.
There are a number of key features to the new service, including:
- Advanced technology - existing on-site plotters are being replaced with cutting-edge off-site equipment. Expect top-notch prints with AI-driven pre-flight checks to minimise errors and ensure high-quality results
- New draft option - a new ‘draft’ printing option is being introduced that is both affordable and practical for non-final prints to save on costs while still achieving quality results for preliminary work
- In-person intervention - each print job will undergo in-person checks before production. The supplier will contact students directly if they notice any issues to help you resolve them quickly and ensure accuracy
- Twice-weekly delivery - deliveries will take place twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays to three key locations: George Green Library, Hallward Library and Djanogly Learning Resource Centre. To collect your printing please bring your Student ID with you to your selected library
- Online ordering portal - the new online portal simplifies the process of uploading and managing your print jobs with a user-friendly design
Pricing
The university subsidises this service to ensure it delivers excellent value to our student community.
| Size |
Draft (100gsm) |
Final poster quality (170gsm) |
| A0 |
£3.50 |
£5.00 |
| A1 |
£1.80 |
£2.50 |
| A2 |
£1.00 |
£1.25 |
Registering
To start using the new service, please visit the Wide Format Print Service page and register for an account using your student email address:
- Click ‘Login’ the top right corner
- Click on 'Register'
- Fill out the fields in the ‘Create an Account’ section (please make sure to create a strong password)
This new service is designed to enhance the Wide Format Printing experience. If you have any questions about the service, feel free to reach out to Digital and Technology Services. If you have any queries about a Wide Format Print job contact uonqueries@cds.co.uk.