Student Repro Centre – Plotter Room
Since 2002, the Student Repro Centre has been the central point of contact for students of the Department of CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE for printed matter that exceeds DIN A3. However, we are also available to all other members of the university. For large format printing and brochure binding, you've come to the right place. The volunteer members of the plotter team will be happy to help you realise your projects cost-effectively.
Our offer
The Student Repro Centre has these offers for you:
Colour inkjet prints from DIN A2 up to max. 914 mm width on various types of paper:
- 90 g/m?
- 120 g/m?
- 120 g/m? transparent
- Customised paper sheets possible (short edge max. 900 mm)
Booklet binding up to 60 cm binding length from 15 pages:
- with plastic spiral (black) for block thicknesses up to 47 mm
- or wire spiral (black/silver) for block thicknesses up to 13.5 mm
- with white or black cover board or end board
Staple binding up to DIN A4 with max. 16 pages (with staples, fewer pages are possible with thicker paper)
FAQ
Line or area – Which is it?
Photos, perspectives and coloured areas require a lot of toner, while texts and CAD drawings are displayed as lines. In cases of doubt, you can send a screenshot of the motif by e-mail and the appropriate category will be decided.
Is it possible to use the plotter spontaneously?
No. Due to the complexity and billing, the plotters are only operated by our trained employees. Please make an appointment in advance by e-mail.
Is it possible to print borderless?
The plotter has a print margin of approx. 3 mm. Borderless plans are still possible. To do this, please set a crop marker in the layout programme (e.g. Adobe InDesign), which will enlarge the format by a few centimetres and make cutting easier for us.
Which file formats are accepted?
PDF is accepted as a file format. If you have several sheets of the same format, please merge them into one PDF.
Is it possible to make acetonisations with printouts from the plotter?
No, the plotter is based on inkjet technology, acetonising (rubbing) only works with laser printing.
How exactly do the printouts correspond to the ordered dimensions?
For plans with a lot of white space around the edges, we reduce the printout by a few millimetres for automatic crop marks. To prevent this, crop marks can be added. We then deliver the exact format ordered.
Can I bring my own paper?
Yes, we can also print single sheets up to 900 mm (shorter edge). In this case, an approx. 3 cm wide strip remains unprinted on the shorter edge. However, we still have to charge the full price (normal paper) due to the additional work involved.
Further information
Opening hours
During the semester, we offer appointments by prior arrangement from Monday to Friday between 10.00 am and 6.00 pm.
Shortly before the presentations at the end of the semester, we only offer collective appointments per studio. Please appoint a contact person from your studio who will reserve the plotter room for you in advance.
The plotter room is closed during the semester break.
Contact
It is best to contact your fellow students who are in the plotter team directly, as this is the quickest and easiest way to get your printouts.
Otherwise, the plotter team can be contacted by email: plotterraum@fh-potsdam.de
While we are carrying out your orders, we can also be contacted by telephone if you have any queries:
+49 331 580-5235
You will find us in House A/Room 320.
Equipment
- 1 colour plotter A0 Canon TX-4100
- 1 DIN A0 feed scanner
- Falambi X5 / 2-in-1 spiral binder