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Adobe InDesign: Oversize Printing

Last modified 3/26/2024


Media Type and Ink

You must specify the Media Type (Enhanced Matte Paper) and Ink choice (Matte Black) before sending the print job.

  1. Choose the oversize color printer (Epson – Large Format)
  2. Only print one poster at a time.
  3. Click on “Setup”



  4. Choose your media size. The printer can handle 44-inches wide and is a roll of paper
    1. Be sure select a size that mentions roll paper, when possible
  5. Set your scaling to be 100% (basically, same size)
  6. Click on “Printer” to specify paper type and tray before printing.



  7. You will possibly get a prompt like the picture below. If so, click on “OK”



  8. Click the “Printer Options” dropdown menu
  9. Select “Printer Settings”



  10. IMPORTANT STEP: Select “Media Type” to be “Enhanced Matte Paper” and be sure to select the “Ink” type to be “Matte Black”
  11. Click on “OK”



  12. Click on “Print”



  13. Click on “Print” again

To learn more about uPrint and printing on campus, please see Where to pick up and pay for your uPrint print job | Help - Illinois State