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Off-Campus Resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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There are many\u00a0resources in Chicago and online that offer similar services as at the Service Bureau.<\/p>\n

Here is a selection of our preferred places:<\/p>\n

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Inkjet Printing, Laminating, Framing and Mounting<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Best Imaging Solutions<\/a>: Large Format Printing & Mounting, Lamination, Large Order Book Printing\/Binding
\nLamin-8<\/a>: Lamination and Mounting
\nFlax Art and Frame<\/a>: Framing, Mounting
\nGamma Imaging:<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Inkjet Printing, Drum Scanning
\nSpoonflower<\/a>: Fabric Printing
\nArmand Lee Framing<\/a>: Framing, Installations
\nColor Space Photographic:<\/a>\u00a0Local Printing + Scanning Services
\nLatitude\u00a0Chicago<\/a>: Non for Profit Community for Printing + Scanning
\nCushing:<\/a> Large and Small Format Printing, Business Signage and Marketing Materials<\/p>\n

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Black & White and Color Copies, Finishing Services<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Imaging Solutions<\/a>: Large Format Printing & Mounting, Lamination, Large Order Book Printing\/Binding<\/p>\n

SmartPress:<\/a> Online printing service including all types of book binding, booklets, card printing and signage.
\nDot Press LLC<\/a>:\u00a0Business Cards, Post Cards, Brochures, Flyers
\nAlphaGraphics<\/a>: Commercial Printing, Digital Offset, Wire, Comb, Scored, and Perfect Binding
\nBusy Beaver Button Co<\/a>:\u00a0Specialty: Buttons<\/p>\n

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Perfect Binding<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Imaging Solutions<\/a>: Large Format Printing & Mounting, Lamination, Large Order Book Printing\/Binding
\nSmartPress:<\/a> Online printing service including all types of book binding.<\/p>\n

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Risography
\n<\/strong>Perfectly Acceptable:<\/a> Riso printing
\nRisolve Studio<\/a>: Riso printing
\nHallagans<\/a>: Riso Supplies
\nIssue Press:<\/a> Riso Printing + Publishing
\nStencil Wiki:<\/a> Riso tutorials + Riso map.<\/p>\n

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Vinyl Cutting Supplies
\n<\/strong>US Cutter<\/a>: Cut Vinyl Supplier<\/p>\n

Paper Suppliers<\/strong>
\nFrench Paper<\/a>: Based in Niles, Michigan
\nLindenmeyr Munroe:<\/a> Location in Chicago<\/p>\n

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Letterpress Supplies + Plates
\n<\/strong>Boxcar Press:<\/a>\u00a0Letterpress shop out of Syracuse, NY<\/p>\n

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On Campus Resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Print Services – Self Service Printing<\/a><\/h5>\n
Print Services offers self service color and black-and-white printing and copying as well as large-format printing. There are printing and copying options available in every campus building as well as the residence halls.<\/div>\n
To find out more about their services and download print installers for your computer, please visit the Print Services<\/a><\/strong> website.<\/div>\n
They support, maintain, and stock paper and supplies for office and departmental copiers and printers. To request toner or service for an HP or Xerox printer, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/square.saic.edu\/s\/hplaser<\/a><\/div>\n
To request supplies or service for Canon copiers, please visit\u00a0SAIC Square<\/a> to create a support case or call (312)345-3535.<\/div>\n
To report a problem with computers, printers or copiers:Visit\u00a0SAIC Square<\/a>\u00a0to create a support case or call (312)345-3535<\/div>\n
To review our reprint\/refund policy and submit a request for a reprint or refund, please visit our Reprint\/Refund page.<\/a><\/div>\n
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General Access Computer Lab<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:
\nMacLean Center, 112 S. Michigan Ave., suite 901<\/p>\n

Phone: 312.345.3766
\nEmail:\u00a0galabhelp@saic.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

The General Access (GA) Computer Lab acts as the general computing facility for the SAIC community. Users have access to Apple Mac Pro and iMac workstations equipped with the SAIC instructional software template. The template includes current versions of software for digital imaging and video, desktop publishing, 3D rendering, website authoring, animation, multimedia, graphic, and audio applications.<\/p>\n

The GA Lab is also equipped with flatbed, negative, and slide scanners, CD\/DVD burners, and digital video editing stations. All workstations provide Internet connectivity via SAIC\u2019s high-speed network. There are also dedicated stations where laptop users can connect to flatbed scanners, widescreen LCD monitors, and the SAIC network. Printing is available to black-and-white and color laser printers, as well as medium-format inkjet printers.<\/p>\n

The GA Lab has 24-hour access during the fall and spring semesters.<\/p>\n

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SAIC Making Places<\/a><\/h5>\n

Link to a guide of most of the fabrication facilities available on campus.
\nPlease note some have access restrictions.<\/p>\n

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CRIT Help Desk<\/a><\/h4>\n

Computer Resources and Information Technologies Help Desk<\/p>\n

MC 905 (112 S. Michigan Ave)
\nSP 401 (37 S. Wabash Ave)
\nMonday\u2013Friday, 8:30am\u20135:00pm<\/p>\n

Phone: 312.345.3535
\nEmail:\u00a0crithelpdesk@saic.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Vendors and Partners<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Canon<\/a>: Laser Printers
\nEpson<\/a>: High-end Inkjet Printers
\nItSupplies<\/a>: Inkjet Materials + Photo Supplies
\nHallagan<\/a>: Riso Supplies and Equipment
\nFrench Paper\u00a0Company<\/a>: Family-owned Paper Mill
\nHahnemuhle Fine Art Paper:<\/a>\u00a0Digital and Traditional Fine Art Paper
\nLexjet<\/a>: Digital and Traditional Fine Art Paper, High-end printing equipment<\/p>\n

US Cutter<\/a>: Cut Vinyl Supplier<\/p>\n

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