This document provides instructions for printing large format 16x24 fine art prints. It recommends Quick Ship & Copy for their high quality large format printer and low prices. The instructions explain how to edit images, size them to 16x24 inches at 90 ppi or higher resolution, save as a JPEG, and have the print mounted on foam core for $16. Any images printed must meet standards of avoiding sensitive or inappropriate content. Help from an instructor or lab assistant is recommended for those new to large format printing.

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TUTORIAL: LARGE FORMAT PRINTING
16x24 FINE ART PRINT
PRINT ONLY AT QUICK SHIP & COPY. Their large format printer is the best and the cheapest. We had big
problems printing at Alphagraphics, Walmart, and with all campus printers.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
A. Print a 16x24 MOUNTED on foam core for $16 (see below)
REVIEW THE STANDARDS: No watermarks, no text, no temples, no
tattoos, no strong drinks, gambling, no violence, no provocative poses,
no immodesty, no horror or unduly evil poses or signs, and no guns.
EDITING: When you see your image printed this large it is often too dark and too soft. 80% of images need
at least these two edits:
1. Sharpen just the focal point (try Filters – Smart Sharpen)
2. Lighten the image or at least part of it. (Try Levels, or Shadows and Highlights)
PLEASE GET HELP from your instructor or a lab assistant with this if you have not printed in large format
before, or if any of this is not very clear. J
OPTION A. Print a 16x24 MOUNTED on
foam core for $16
1. SAVE .PSD: Make your edits (see above) then save as a full-­
size ,psd.
2. FLATTEN LAYERS (Click the dropdown in the top right corner
of the Layers palette.)
3. SIZE TO 16x24: Go to Image – Image Size. Uncheck Resample and change your long side to 24
inches. The other dimension should change to 16 automatically. You may leave the resolution where it is,
but be sure it is at least 90 ppi.
NOTE: The original proportion out of a DSLR is 16x24, or very close. If your image is just a little off, then
use the crop tool to make it 16x24, but be sure you don’t change the resolution. If your image is not close to
16x24, then you must have cropped it.)
3. SAVE AS A JPEG: Go to File – Save As. Change the format to JPEG and save at the largest quality.
4. PRINT & HAVE IT MOUNTED AT QUICK SHIP AND COPY:
Take your 16x24 jpeg to Quick Ship and Copy on a flash drive. Tell them you would like this printed as a
16x24 and then mounted on foam core.
Voila! Does this make sense? If not, please meet in the lab and have a lab assistant walk you
through this to prep your images for print.