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Poster Resources

Poster Resources

Conference Poster Options

Print-Only Conference Posters

  • Directly output from your electronic file, with little to no manipulation provided.
  • Supported software is Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Illustrator. We strongly suggest using the free templates at right to ensure consistency, and reviewing the Required Steps For Accurate Output outlined below.
  • Normal turnaround is 24 hours. 100% Rush for less than 24 hours and 200% Rush for less than 4 hours.
  • Choice of premium paper stocks: 46# Coated Bond ($6/sq. ft.) / 7mm Glossy ($8/sq. ft.) / Tyvek Banner ($9/sq. ft.).
  • PDF digital proofs sent via e-mail.
  • Typical cost is between $143 and $179, depending on poster size and paper stock.
  • Additional charges may apply (i.e. excessive file modifications, complications arising from use of non-supported software), charged at $95 per hour.

Custom Conference Posters

  • Assembled by M3 from electronic text and figures you provide (please also supply the conference guidelines) using our Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Illustrator templates at right.
  • Normal turnaround is 5 business days. 100% Rush for 4 business days and 200% Rush for 3 business days or less.
  • Choice of premium paper stocks: 46# Coated Bond ($6/sq. ft.) / 7mm Glossy ($8/sq. ft.) / Tyvek Banner ($9/sq. ft.).
  • PDF digital proofs sent via e-mail.
  • Typical cost is between $318 and $354 (includes 2.5 hours for layout), depending on poster size and paper stock.
  • Additional charges may apply (i.e. complicated layouts, excessive revisions, creation of custom figures), charged at $95 per hour.

For more information, please call 734.936.4021, or email your files to m3info@umich.edu


Required Steps For Accurate Output

Microsoft PowerPoint

1. Save a copy of your file as a backup.

2. Save a version of your file as a PDF.
  • File > Save As > Format: PDF
3. Send us a .ppt version and a .pdf version of the file.

Adobe Illustrator

1. Save a copy of your file as a backup.

2. Unlock all objects and layers within your document.
  • Object Menu > Unlock All
  • Layers Windows > Check that all are unlocked
3. Select All.
  • PC: Ctrl-A
  • Mac: Command-A
4. Outline fonts to convert text to graphics, making text uneditable.
  • Type Menu > Create Outlines
5. Embed images.
  • In the Links Window, select each linked file and click the arrow in the upper right-hand corner
  • Select "Embed Image"
6. Send us a .pdf version of the file.