Send your image files using zendto.shu.ac.uk
Steps for ZendTo:
Click on the link or search zendto.shu.ac.uk. You will then need to login using your usual student username and password.
Click on Drop Off and fill in the "Add Recipients" dialogue box with the following details
Name: Printmaking Requests/ Email: acmprintmaking@shu.ac.uk
Then click Add and Close.
You can now drag and drop your image files into the blue box or by clicking the blue button to add files. Follow on screen instructions.
Make sure you size your image file to the size you want to print and also tell us the size of the image and any other relevant info in the "Short Note to Recipients" box.
Once finished press 'Drop Off Files'
Make sure you have made your booking before sending files
For Screen Print
We need your image files 48hrs before of your booking.
The files you send will make a photo positives
Make sure you prepare your image files properly before sending, see tips below.
In Photoshop use 300dpi max resolution
In Photoshop, convert file to greyscale mode,
Design against white, no transparent layers
For 2+ colour design, split design into individual layers for each intended colou
Illustrator designed files must use 100% black
In Illustrator, outline and change into objects all text /fonts
Need Help with Digital files?
For Cyanotype
In Photoshop use 300dpi max resolution
In Photoshop, convert file to greyscale mode,
In Photoshop, invert your file and flip horizontally
File format: Files format we can open are PSD, Ai, PDF, JPG, PNG or TIFF.
Please let us know what process you are using and what you are printing onto
Very smooth paper / Textured Paper / Fabric / Hoodies / Canvas
Email acmprintmaking@shu.ac.uk for any support or queries