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-====== ​CREATING/PRINTING SIGNS FOR OUTDOOR HOLDERS ​====== +======Creating/Printing Signs for Outdoor Holders====== 
-There are 3 double sided 28” x 40, wind/​weather resistant signs holders  +There are 3 double sided 28** x 40**, wind/​weather resistant signs holders.  Read below for full instructions on placing a work order for the sign holders. 
-===== Creating Signs =====+=====Creating Signs=====
   * Create sign in Microsoft Word    * Create sign in Microsoft Word 
   * Design layout ​   * Design layout ​
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   * Save document in Word then convert to PDF    * Save document in Word then convert to PDF 
   * Save file in location that you can access from the computer lab   * Save file in location that you can access from the computer lab
-    * Network drive; ​webmail; bring USB drive +    * Network drive; ​Outlook Web App (OWA); bring USB drive 
- ​===== ​PRINTING DOCUMENT ​===== + =====Printing Document===== 
-  * To print on large format printer in computer lab, choose ​MHL22H01 ​from printer directory. ​ You may have to add this unit to your available printers. ​ See the IT Web site at IT Web Site for instructions on adding network printers. ​  NOTEbe sure to choose the instructions for Windows 7 if you are using the computers in MHL22 computer lab+  * To print on large format printer in the library lower level, choose ​MHL37Z9 ​from printer directory. ​ You may have to add this unit to your available printers. ​ See the IT wiki for instructions on large format printing (http://wikis.olin.edu/​it/​doku.php?​id=poster_printer_tips). ​   
-    After you choose ​the printer go to printer properties and select the Paper/​Quality Tab +  Choose ​the printer go to printer properties and select the Paper/​Quality Tab 
-  * Use the drop down menu under document size and choose size F for outdoor ​signs as     ​this is predefined as 28x40 +      * Use the drop down menu under document size and choose size F for outdoor ​sign as this is predefined as 28x40 
-  * Choose ​more” from drop down to find size F if not available on first screen+      * Choose ​**more** from drop down to find size F if not available on first screen 
 +      * Set paper source to **Roll** and paper type to **Any** 
 +    * Choose ​ **OK** to leave the Paper/​Quality Tab and return to print menu  
 +  * From the Print Menu under Paper Sizing and Handling 
 +      * Under Size Options: 
 +        * choose **Fit**. ​  
 +        * uncheck box for **Choose paper source by PDF page size** 
 +      * Under Orientation 
 +        * Choose **auto portrait/​landscape** 
 +  * Your print preview should display your document in the appropriate size 
 +  * Select **Print**  
 +Check the paper in the large format printer before you print your signs. ​ All printing should be done from nearby as paper supplies should be checked and print job monitored so misprints can be quickly identified and canceled. Library or Help desk staff can instruct you on proper ways to load paper in these printers.  ​
  
  
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-  * Set paper source to “Roll” and paper type to “Any” 
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-  * Choose ​ “OK” again to leave the Paper/​Quality Tab  
-    * From the Print Menu under Page Handling, Page Scaling 
-  * choose “Fit to Printable Area”.  ​ 
-  * choose auto rotate and center 
-  * uncheck box for “Choose paper source by PDF page size” 
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-  * Your print preview should display your document in the appropriate size 
-  * Select “OK” from the Print menu 
-Check the paper in the large format printer before you print your signs. ​ All printing should be done from the computer lab as paper supplies should be checked and print job monitored so misprints can be quickly identified and canceled. ​   Helpdesk staff can instruct you on proper ways to load paper in these printers.  ​ 
 Place a Work Order workorders@olin.edu or http://​isisweb.olin.edu/​ with the following information Place a Work Order workorders@olin.edu or http://​isisweb.olin.edu/​ with the following information
     * Pick up location of signs     * Pick up location of signs
     * How many signs you have and desired locations     * How many signs you have and desired locations
     * When the signs must be put out and taken in     * When the signs must be put out and taken in
-For any questions concerning signs, please email: ​campusservices@olin.edu +For any questions concerning signs, please email: ​facilitiesservices@olin.edu 
-Printing issues email help.desk@olin.edu+Printing issues email helpdesk@olin.edu
  
-**Remember to bring you Olin ID to access the Milas Hall LL22 Computer Lab.**