Printing and Output Services: Finishing

Location: Service Bureau, 37 S. Wabash Ave. Room 1111

Collating

The Service Bureau collates multi-page, multi-copy documents by default. If you would like the pages uncollated, please specify that on the order form. Documents that have multiple components (i.e. both color and black and white pages) may require hand collation.

Stapling

Multi-page documents can be stapled in any of the four corners of the document or double-stapled on any of the edges of the document. The Service Bureau is capable of stapling up to 100 pages.

Hole Punching

Three-hole punching is available for printed documents or hard-copy originals.

Note: three-hole punching is an irreversible process. It is recommended to make copies of irreplaceable files before having them hole-punched.

Bulk Cutting

The Service Bureau will bulk cuta minimum of 25 pages. Pricing is based on quantities of approximately 100 pages in a stack.

Note: bulk cutting is an irreversible process. It is recommended to make copies of irreplaceable files before having them cut.

Lamination

Note: lamination is an irreversible process. It is recommended to make copies of irreplaceable files before having them laminated.

Faxing and Scanning

Faxes may be sent to local, national, and international fax numbers through the Service Bureau. The Service Bureau will not keep any faxes received for students, faculty or staff. The printers at the Service Bureau can scan multi-page documents and send a PDF of the documents via email.

Grommets

Grommets are great for hanging inkjet prints or binding a few sheets together. They are silver and 3/8" in diameter. The Service Bureau will provide the grommets and the press for customer use. Self-assembly must be done on the 11th floor, by checking out the grommet press.

Buttons and Magnets

Expected time: 48 hours

The Service Bureau can print and assemble 1" round buttons or magnets. Download our template and place graphics and text as directed.

Pricing includes color printing, using our template. The button making service and pricing is well-suited to small runs, from 1-100, you may want to consider off-campus resources if you are interested in a larger quantity.

Turnaround time for printing is 24 hours, turnaround time for assembly of up to 35 buttons is another 24 hours. If you want it done faster, feel free to print the design yourself at our self-serve printers around the school.