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-======Creating/​Printing Signs for Outdoor Holders====== 
-There are 3 double sided 28** x 40**, wind/​weather resistant signs holders ​ 
-=====Creating Signs===== 
-  * Create sign in Microsoft Word  
-  * Design layout ​ 
-    * keep all information on one 8.5x11 page with portrait orientation 
-  * Olin Logo’s are available on the portal (https://​my.olin.edu) 
-  * Save document in Word then convert to PDF  
-  * Save file in location that you can access from the computer lab 
-    * Network drive; webmail; bring USB drive 
- ​=====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. ​  NOTE: be sure to choose the instructions for Windows 7 if you are using the computers in MHL22 computer lab. 
-    * After you 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 
-  * 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** 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** 
-  * 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 
-    * Pick up location of signs 
-    * How many signs you have and desired locations 
-    * When the signs must be put out and taken in 
-For any questions concerning signs, please email: facilitiesservices@olin.edu 
-Printing issues email helpdesk@olin.edu 
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-**Remember to bring your Olin ID to access the Milas Hall LL22 Computer Lab.**