Online Ordering

PrintFX and FabLab's services and pricing guide (.pdf),  procedures and guidelines and hours are subject to change without notification. Guide is a pdf and may require Adobe Acrobat or Reader.

All services are available for currently enrolled FIT students, staff, faculty and departments. Alumni jobs not accepted. 

Ordering Guidelines

Sizing files:

Either submit files at the exact dimensions you need them printed or choose the "Resize To Fit" option on the form which will enlarge or reduce your file proportionally to fit the size of your paper or fabric choice.  Always factor in Printfx's printer border margin guidelines.

Borders and margins:

No borderless printing!

Laser Prints & Inkjet Sheets:  1/8" to 1/4" uneven border around paper

Inkjet Poster; Specialty Media; Budget Posters; Fabric Prints; Large Format Copies: 1/8" to 1/4" margins on both sides of the roll width.

Vinyl Stickers (print and cut): 

  • White vinyl: Maximum file size can be no larger than 33" x 60". Minimum length is 6".
  • Clear vinyl: Maximum file size can be no larger than 21" x 60". Minimum length is 6".

Vinyl Stickers (print only / no cut):

  • White vinyl: Maximum file size can be no larger than 35" x 120". Minimum length is 6".
  • Clear vinyl: Maximum file size can be no larger than 23" x 120". Minimum length is 6".

Vinyl Stickers (cut only): Maxiumum file size can be no larger than 21". Maximum length is 60".

Laser Cutting: Maximum material and file size can be no larger than 24" x 48". Leave 1/4" around entire laser cut file.

General: 

Laser (toner-based) printing limit -- 50 prints per job.
Trim mark guidelines.
Lamination limit -- 50 lamination "pouches" per job. 8.5" x 11" maximum hardcopy accepted. See list of restricted hardcopies.
Printfx and Fablab sample book -- available at our service desk. Small paper and fabric swatches available upon. request. Please see the video version of some of our papers. 
Weights of our digital printing papers.
Our fabric inventory and exact material percentages.
Adobe Illustrator file submission guidelines -- Outline fonts and embed or include linked images.
File resolution -- 300dpi.  View our Photoshop resolution and sizing tips video.
Acceptable file formats -- psd, jpeg, jps, tiff, png, ai, pdf, stl, obj.
Self-service trimmers -- board and paper trimmers available 9:00am-4:45pm M-F for students, staff, faculty and departments on a first come, first serve basis during semesters. 
File color vs. print color -- use our color-calibrated monitor for self-service soft proofing of your files prior to submitting an inkjet sheet, poster, fabric, specialty media or vinyl print and cut sticker job. This preview closely matches how your final printed colors will look. Color adjustments can be made at this time which can save you time and money.  Instructions provided.

Ready to order?

Step One

Choose a service and download a fillable pdf order form below by saving it to your local computer drive and completing it using Adobe Acrobat or Reader. Reference our Services & Pricing guide (.pdf) for service details and prices.  Forms below are pdfs and may require Adobe Acrobat or Reader.

Step Two

Submission guideline reminders:

Button pins: Add your images to our button pin template and include this file with your completed Button Pin order form.
Spiral binding: Submit both a completed Laser Print and Spiral Book Binding order form along with your files.  Single-sided printing only. We bind using our laser prints only.
Large format b&w copies: Submit hardcopy in person at D529A before or after online order form is submitted.
Large Format 2d scanning: Submit order form first then bring your flexible *hardcopy.  Minimum acceptable size is 13"x19".  Maximum is 36" on one dimension.  Prepay at time of dropoff.  *Printfx staff will determine if you hardcopy is suitable for scanning. Your scan will be emailed at time of pickup.
3d scanning: Submit order form and schedule session with a FabLab technician. Pay at end of session.
Lamination: Submit acceptable hardcopy or place an order simultaneously for an 8.5"x11"  laser print. 

Final Step

Using your FIT Google Drive associated with your FIT email address (your job will be rejected if you use a non-FIT email address), email your order form(s) and file(s) to [email protected]. 

Order forms updated 10/1/2026

laser prints order form p d f Inkjet sheets order form p d f Inkjet posters order form p d f Budget posters order form p d f Fabric prints order form p d f
Laser Prints Order Form (.pdf) Inkjet Sheets Order Form (.pdf) Inkjet Posters Order Form (.pdf) Budget Posters Order Form (.pdf) Fabric Prints Order Form (.pdf)
Specialty media order form p d f Book binding button link Button pins button link 3d printing order form p d f Large format black and white copies
Specialty Media Order Form (.pdf) Spiral Binding Order Form (.pdf) Button Pins Order Form (.pdf) 3D Printing Order Form (.pdf) Large Format b&w Copies Order Form (.pdf)
Vinyl cutting order form p d f Laser cutting order form p d f Vacuum forming order form p d f Printfx large format scanning p d f Lamination service selection
Vinyl Stickers Order Form (.pdf)  Laser Cutting Order Form (.pdf) Vacuum Forming Order Form (.pdf) Large Format Scanning Order Form (.pdf) Lamination Order Form (.pdf)
3d scanning service selection Departmental design service selection      

3d Scanning Order Form (.pdf)

 Departmental Design Order Form (.pdf)

      

 

Need Guidance?

Custom tutorials and guides 

Turnaround Times

Turnaround time depends on the service. Annually during December and May, we have an increased demand for services so plan accordingly. We cannot accommodate your requests to complete jobs at a specific time within the 24hr timeframe.

Hold, Rejected, Cancelled Job Policies

Holds: If our team members have a question about your order, we will first place a call (from 212.217.9999) but instead of leaving a voicemail, we will email customers a hold notification to call us back at 212. 217.5470 to discuss your issue. Call back as soon as possible because the turnaround time will change based on the time you respond.  If we don't receive a response within 24hrs,  the job will be canceled. 

Rejections: We will reject or cancel your job for a range of reasons including but not limited to an incomplete order forms to violating Printfx's guidelines so check your email intermittently.

Customer cancellation: Contact staff as soon as possible. We are happy to cancel any project at no charge provided work has not yet begun. If our team has already started the job, we unfortunately must charge the full cost of the service, even if your needs have changed.

Payment and Job Pick-Up

Pay and pick up jobs at PrintFX's service desk, Pomerantz Center, Room D529A.  Full payment expected. Students with unpaid jobs will be emailed a payment reminder after one week. If the job remains unpaid, an academic hold will be placed on the student's academic record.

After receiving an email notification that your job is complete,  instructions for adding funds to your Campus card via FIT's eAccounts website or by downloading the app. Alternatively, add funds using cash (no coins) or a credit and debit card at the Campus Pay Kiosks located outside Printfx;  FIT Library (Goodman Center - 5th floor);  CC15 (Feldman Center basement); Dining Hall, first floor of Dubinsky Student Center. 

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