Technology: Print Services - Color Copying

Print Services provides color copying to campus offices and services. Please request a color copying job using the guidelines below. Most jobs can be completed within 24 hours, and college employees can electronically request color copying services.

Copier Features

Cost

Prices are calculated per project or file to be sent to copier. Most departments are billable for this service. We will need a FOPAL number for the account that will be charged before we can make copies.

10 or less total copies
1-10 impressions Letter Sized (8.5 x 11) = $0.25
1-10 impressions Tabloid Sized (11 x 17) = $0.35

More than 10 copies
For larger quantities we have a sliding scale that varies by the total number of impressions, call ext. 3394 or write to Print Services for a quote for your size and quantity.

Paper

We charge for the copies, paper costs are included in the price. We generally use a standard color copier text weight (28 lb), if you wish for us to use anything other than that paper be sure to specify your preference.

• Size--8.5" x 11" up to 12" x 18"
• Thickness--20 lb. standard copier text up to 110 lb Cover stock
• Type--Several options available from flat standard copier stock up to a special copier thick coated (shinny) stock.
• Color--Color copies, especially those with photos generally look best on white paper but we can use any of the colored stock normally offered for B&W copy jobs as well.
• Special Orders--Xerox has a catalog of approved papers for use with our machine, if you have a special project.
  

General Guidelines

1. Please proof read all materials prior to sending them for copying!
2. Submit a Copy Request Form to the Print Services detailing the number of pages submitted, quantity, and any bindery work required. If using the electronic PDF form attach your file (PDF's work best) before sending.
3. Email your file to printservices@fsc.edu include quantity, paper preferences, bindery needed and a FOPAL number. PDF files work best, we do accept native MS Office files, but if you used any unusual fonts they will likely be substituted and we may not notice because we have no hard copy to compare to.
4. You may be asked to approve a proof of your copy or printout, depending on the quantity or complexity of your request.
5. Submitted jobs must meet Print Services and copyright guidelines.
6. Don't forget we offer design services, if you have a little lead time we can make the most of your text and capitalize on the use of color for you.

Turn-Around Time

1. Most jobs are completed within 24 hours and delivered by intercampus mail by Materials Management/Mail Center.
2. Requests with high quantities (more than 1,000 total copies), and/or bindery work (folding, cutting, hand stapling, hand collating, binding, mailing, etc.) are likely to take longer.

Hard-Copy Original Submission

1. Submit your color original with your Copy Request Form to Print Services by intercampus mail or by bringing it to us at the Service Center at 167 Klondike Ave. in Fitchburg.
2. It is possible to enlarge or reduce from your original.