Student repro centre - plotter room

CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE Department
Ein Student plottet einen Plan.
© Andrea Vollmer/FH Potsdam

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.

Submit print jobs

Enquiry form

You can submit individual print jobs using our enquiry form. Please send collective orders for the studios by e-mail to plotterraum@fh-potsdam.de. 
You can upload the PDF files to be printed to the FHPcloud either immediately or later.

Enquiry form

Upload to the FHPcloud

Make sure that the PDF files are clearly labelled: Date_First and last name_Numbering | 01012023_Billy Example_1

Upload files

Our offer

The Student Repro Centre has these offers for you:

Inkjet prints in colour from DIN A2 up to max. 914 mm width on various types of paper:

  • 90 g/m²
  • 120 g/m²
  • 120 g/m² 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)

Send usindividual ordersusingour enquiry form. You can upload the PDF files to be printed to theFHPcloudeither immediately or later. We will contact you within 1-2 working days to arrange a collection date.

For test prints in 900 mm x 150 mm format, we charge the prices for A2.

Please register collective orders for the studios by e-mail toplotterraum@fh-potsdam.de.

The amount due can be paid at theautomatic pay station in the foyer of the main building. Select"FB2 plotter room" under"Buy goods", where you can pay the amount due.

Bring the printedreceiptwith you to the agreed collection date. 
We cannot hand over the print job without the receipt.

Note for employees/teachers: Please also inform us of the cost centre to be charged (with number).

Print pre-print (90 g/m²) or own paper

FormatToner consumptionColourColour Price
A2/test printLine (< 25 % printed area)B/W0.75 Euro
  Colour1.25 Euro
 Area (25 - 75 % printed area)B/W1.50 Euro
  Colour2.50 Euro
 Full area/inverted (> 75 % printed area)B/W3.00 Euro
  Colour5.00 Euro
50 × 70 cmLine (< 25 % printed area)B/W1.00 Euro
  Colour1.75 Euro
 Area (25 - 75 % printed area)B/W2.00 Euro
  Colour3.50 Euro
 Full area/inverted (> 75 % printed area)B/W4.00 Euro
  Colour7.00 Euro
A1Line (< 25 % printed area)B/W1.50 Euro
  Colour2.50 Euro
 Area (25 - 75 % printed area)B/W3.00 Euro
  Colour5.00 Euro
 Full area/inverted (> 75 % printed area)B/W6.00 Euro
  Colour10.00 Euro
A0Line (< 25 % printed area)B/W3.00 Euro
  colour5.00 Euro
 Area (25 - 75 % printed area)B/W6.00 Euro
  colour10.00 Euro
 Full area/inverted (> 75 % printed area)B/W12.00 Euro
  Colour20,00 Euro

 

Print presentation (120 g/m²)

FormatToner consumptioncolourColour Price
A2/test printLine (< 25 % printed area)B/W1.25 Euro
  Colour1.75 Euro
 Area (25 - 75 % printed area)B/W2.50 Euro
  Colour3.50 Euro
 Full area/inverted (> 75 % printed area)B/W5.00 Euro
  Colour7.00 Euro
50 × 70 cmLine (< 25 % printed area)B/W1.75 Euro
  Colour2.50 Euro
 Area (25 - 75 % printed area)B/W3.50 Euro
  Colour5.00 Euro
 Full area/inverted (> 75 % printed area)B/W7.00 Euro
  Colour10.00 Euro
A1Line (< 25 % printed area)B/W2.50 Euro
  Colour3.50 Euro
 Area (25 - 75 % printed area)B/W5.00 Euro
  colour7.00 Euro
 Full area/inverted (> 75 % printed area)B/W10.00 Euro
  Colour14.00 Euro
A0Line (< 25 % printed area)B/W5.00 Euro
  colour7,00 Euro
 Area (25 - 75 % printed area)B/W10.00 Euro
  Colour14,00 Euro
 Full area/inverted (> 75 % printed area)B/W20.00 Euro
  Colour28.00 Euro

Send us your scan enquiry using our enquiry form.

We will contact you within 1 - 2 working days to arrange an appointment.

Please remember to bring a USB stick on which the scans can be saved. Make sure you have enough free storage space (at least 500 MB).

Booklet bindingup 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 bindingup to DIN A4 with max. 16 pages (with staples, fewer pages are possible with thicker paper)

We calculate the costs for a brochure individually. We need the following information:

  • Format (A5, A4, A3) and binding side (short or long side)
  • Type of binding (wire, plastic or staple binding) and colour (black/silver)
  • Number of pages in colour and b/w

You can send a non-binding enquiry about the order by e-mail toplotterraum@fh-potsdam.de. We will be happy to respond to your wishes and ideas. Please attach the PDF file as individual pages (not as printed sheets) or upload the PDF to theFHPcloud.

We will contact you within 1-2 working days to arrange an appointment.

The amount due can be paid at the pay machine in the foyer of the main building. Select the entry "FB2 Plotter Room" under "Buy goods" , where you can pay the amount due.

Bring the printed receipt with you to the agreed collection date.

We cannot hand over the print job without the receipt.

For brochures with spiral binding, you can do the printing yourself (also with our paper). The iMacs in the CAD lab (A319) are available for this purpose.

FormatA4A3
Print B/W on normal paper0.03 Euro0.06 Euro
Print colour on normal paper0.18 Euro0.36 Euro
Print b/w on 120g/m²0.06 Euro0.12 Euro
Print colour on 120 g/m²0.21 Euro0.42 Euro
Cardboard 300g/m² white0.08 Euro0.16 Euro
Cardboard 300g/m² black0.18 Euro0.36 Euro
Spiral binding1.00 Euro1.00 Euro

FAQ

Is it possible to use the plotter spontaneously?

No, the plotters are only operated by our trained staff. Please make an appointment in advance.

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 millimetres and make cutting easier for us.

Which file formats are accepted?

We accept PDF files (PDF-X). If you have several pages of the same format, please merge them into one PDF.

How exactly do the printouts correspond to the ordered dimensions?

We reduce the printout for automatic crop marks by a few millimetres. 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 10am and 6pm.

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 remains closed during the semester break.

Contact us

It is best to contact your fellow students who are in the plotter team directly, as this is the quickest way to get your printouts.

Please use our enquiry form for print jobs or scan requests.

For all other questions, the plotter team can be reached by e-mail: 
plotterraum@fh-potsdam.de

While we are processing your orders, we can also answer any queries by telephone: 
+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