Your Premier Art Print Shop at the University of Toledo

Looking for a reliable and professional Art Print Shop? The Art Print Center, located within the University of Toledo’s Center for the Visual Arts, offers top-notch printing, mounting, and binding services. Staffed by knowledgeable students, we cater to a diverse clientele, including students, artists, community businesses, and arts organizations. Our primary mission is to provide comprehensive education for our student staff, ensuring they are experts in our state-of-the-art equipment and can offer valuable technical assistance. We are committed to collaborating closely with you to bring your artistic visions to life with exceptional quality and precision.

Spring 2025 Operating Hours

  • Monday: 9 AM – 1 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM – 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM – 5 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM – 1 PM; 4:30 PM – 6 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Schedule a Printing Time via Skedda

Get In Touch

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 419-530-8304

How to Place Your Order

To start your project, please visit our online order form and provide detailed information about your needs. After submitting your order, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for file upload. Please ensure you create a project order before uploading any files. Thank you!

Create a Project and Place Your Order Here

File Upload Portal

For your convenience, upload your print files using WeTransfer. Expect a confirmation from Eric Zeigler once received, and your prints will typically be ready for pickup within 72 hours.

Upload your files at https://artprintcenter.wetransfer.com/

About Our Art Print Shop Services

The Art Print Center functions as a comprehensive art print shop, providing printing, mounting, and binding services right here at the University of Toledo. Our commitment extends beyond just service delivery; we prioritize the education of our student staff, ensuring they are proficient operators and educators on all our equipment. This expertise allows us to offer unparalleled support and guidance to our clients. We pride ourselves on working hand-in-hand with you to ensure the final prints and documents perfectly match your creative intent. Furthermore, our art print shop maintains its own printing profiles and operates within a fully color-calibrated environment. This meticulous approach guarantees that the colors in your prints will accurately reflect your digital files, providing color fidelity you can depend on.

Premium Printing Services for Art and More

Our art print shop utilizes state-of-the-art Epson printers, employing pigmented inks known for their archival quality and longevity. Combined with our color-managed workflow, we ensure every print achieves perfect color accuracy and vibrancy. We accommodate a wide range of printing needs, from standard sizes like 8.5 x 11 inches up to large format prints on 64-inch wide rolls.

Beyond standard paper prints, our art print shop is equipped to handle custom and unique projects. We have experience printing on diverse materials, including aluminum, steel, vinyl records, and transparent media, offering you creative flexibility for your art projects.

Student Pricing for Printing

  • Using your own paper: $3 per square foot
  • Paper and ink included: $5 per square foot
  • Premium paper options: $7 per square foot

Common Print Sizes and Costs (Ink and Paper Included)

Size Price Size Price
8.5 x 11 inches $3.25 24 x 30 inches $25.00
11 x 17 inches $6.50 36 x 40 inches $50.00
13 x 19 inches $8.57 44 x 50 inches $76.38
17 x 22 inches $13.00 64 x 72 inches $160.00

Paper Options Available at Our Art Print Shop:

  • Epson Premium Luster Paper
  • Epson Enhanced Matte Paper
  • Canson Baryta Photographique
  • Moab Entrada
  • Moab Lasal Luster
  • Epson Adhesive Synthetic Paper
  • Cotton Inkjet Fabric

Professional Mounting Services

Our art print shop provides professional mounting services to enhance and preserve your prints. We can accommodate sizes up to 60 inches wide and offer mounting on various substrates, including foam core, Gatorfoam, and Dibond. Mounting is an excellent option for creating a flat, stable presentation for your images, ideal for standalone display or framing. For images larger than 17 x 22 inches, we highly recommend mounting to ensure the best presentation and longevity.

Mounting prices range from $3.25 to $5 per square foot, with the final cost depending on your choice of substrate material.

Custom Vinyl Lettering

In addition to prints and mounting, our art print shop offers custom vinyl lettering services. Perfect for signage, displays, or adding lettering to your art pieces, our vinyl services start at $5 per square foot for standard materials.

Book Binding Services

For artists and creators looking to compile their work, our art print shop provides perfect binding services for softcover books. We handle books up to 2 inches thick with spines 12 inches or less. Whether you need us to print both the text block and covers or just bind materials you’ve already prepared, we are here to assist.

For detailed pricing on book binding projects, please contact Eric directly at [email protected].

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