Custom Printing

Turn your ideas into reality. Create a project, then send it to the library to be printed.

Example projects include:

Design a poster.
Create a tri-fold display.
Make address labels.
Print a résumé or cover letter.

How does it work?

Available to anyone 18 years or older with a Westerville Library card in good standing. Minors must submit projects through a parent or guardian.

Find, edit or create a project.
Convert your file to PDF format.
Email your project file and library card number to ask@westervillelibrary.org
Within 2 business days, your project will be evaluated and library staff will contact you with a cost quote.
Approve the quote.
Within 2 days of approval, your project will be scheduled to print.
Within 10 days of completion, you must pay for and pick up your project.

Sizes, Paper Types & Costs

8.5x11 (cardstock or résumé paper) - Price = $0.50 per copy
8.5x11 (photo paper) - Price = $0.65 per copy
8.5x11 (mailing labels, 30 labels per sheet) - Price = $0.65 per sheet
11x17 (HBP*) - Price = $1.50 (matte), $2 (glossy)
18x24 (HBP*) - Price = $2.25 (matte), $3.75 (glossy)
24x36 (HBP*) - Price = $4.25 (matte), $8 (glossy)
36x48 (HBP*) - Price = $6.25 (matte), $16 (glossy)

* Heavyweight bond paper with option for matte or glossy finish. May not be suitable for outdoor use. Paper is not waterproof or water resistant.*

What else do I need to know?

Your use of the custom printer is subject to the library's Terms of Use.

Cost: An estimate will be provided within 2 business days of project submission.*
Paper: Library-supplied. No custom paper will be accepted.
File Format: PDF only
Payment: Credit card, cash or check accepted.**
Pickup: Upon completion, projects must be picked up from the Pickup Window within 10 days.***

*Cost may be rounded up to a standard dimension size.

**Payment is due upon pickup of the completed project. If a project cannot be completed due to mechanical error on the part of the machine, you will not be charged. Projects will be re-attempted once at the next available time.

***If you fail to pickup and pay for a project within 10 days, it will become the property of the library and the cost of the project will be added to your library card account as a fine.