The UIS Printroom offers large format printing (A2, A1 and A0) services, as well as binding and finishing services.
The Reprographics Centre Centre, based at The Old Schools, offers volume printing and copying services on A4 and A3.
Large format printing services
We offer colour printing on A2, A1 and A0 matt paper as standard. Photo lustre and polyester vinyl media also available.
Prices
All prices shown are subject to VAT at the applicable rate.
| Large format printing | Price per unit | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| matt | lustre | vinyl | |
| A2 (420 x 594 mm) | £7.50 | £10.00 | £15.00 |
| A1 (594 x 841 mm) | £15.00 | £20.00 | £30.00 |
| A0 (841 x 1189 mm) | £30.00 | £40.00 | £50.00 |
Binding and finishing services
We offer:
- Comb binding – for documents up to 2 inches thick. Soft covers. Can open flat. A4/A5.
- Wire binding – for documents up to 1.25 inches thick. Soft covers. Can open flat. A4/A5.
- Unibind (Peleman) thermal binding – for documents up to 1.25 inches thick. Clear plastic and soft covers. Rigid spine – does not open flat. A4.
- Booklet making – for documents up to 18 sheets. Staple, fold and trim. A3/A4.
- Stapling (up to 15mm thickness)
- Encapsulation - gloss or matt finish. A5, A4, A3 and A2. Matt finish for A1 and A0.
None of these bindings is suitable for final Ph.D. submission.
Prices
All prices shown are subject to VAT at the applicable rate.
| Binding | Price per unit |
|---|---|
| Comb (standard) | £1.00 |
| Comb (large) | £1.50 |
| Wire (standard) | £1.00 |
| Wire (large) | £1.50 |
| A4 Unibind/Peleman thermal (standard) | £2.50 |
| A4 Unibind/Peleman thermal (large) | £3.50 |
| Metal bind (standard) | £1.50 |
| Metal bind (large) | £2.50 |
| Hardback (standard) | £10.00 |
| Hardback (large) | £15.00 |
| Clear plastic sheets (each) | £0.25 |
| Encapsulation (lamination) | Price per unit |
|---|---|
| A5 Glossy (sticky backed available on request) | £0.20 |
| A4 Glossy (sticky backed available on request) | £0.40 |
| A3 Glossy (sticky backed available on request) | £0.80 |
| A5 Matt | £0.50 |
| A4 Matt | £0.60 |
| A3 Matt | £1.00 |
| Miscellaneous | Price per unit |
|---|---|
| Artwork | £40.00 per hour |
| Booklet making A5 | £0.10 |
| Booklet making A4 | £0.15 |
| Cutting (per cut) | £0.20 |
| Folding (per sheet per fold) | £0.01 |
| Hole punching (per punch) | £0.05 |
| Scanning looseleaf (A5/A4/A3) | £0.05 |
| Scanning bound (A5/A4/A3) | £0.20 |
| Scoring (per score) | £0.01 |
| Stapling (per staple) | £0.01 |
| Large format encapsulation/laminating | Price per unit |
|---|---|
| A2 matt or glossy | £7.50 |
| A1 matt or glossy | £15.00 |
| A0 matt or glossy | £30.00 |
Turnaround times
The turnaround times for work vary according to the complexity of the job, the amount of other work in hand and the unknown factors of machine breakdowns and staff shortages. It is advisable to give us as much time as possible – particularly in the lead-up to the beginnings of terms (especially Michaelmas).
How to supply your originals/artwork for printing
Digital originals should be submitted via email (printroom@uis.cam.ac.uk). The maximum file size is 50Mb and the preferred file format is PDF. Contact the Printroom staff in advance if you would like to arrange to submit hard copy originals or files stored on physical media (such as USB flash drives).
Work should be collected in person from the Roger Needham Building on the West Cambridge Site. If you are cycling or walking, we have a map of the most direct route from the centre of town.
Payments
Purchase orders are accepted from University Departments and Colleges.
Personal payments can be made by credit/debit card via our online portal. When the work is completed, we will send you confirmation of the price and a link to the portal for payment.
Contact us
Telephone: (01223 3)34727
Email: printroom@uis.cam.ac.uk.
Further information
Last updated: October 2024