FAQ & info
About material requirements, delivery times, formats, etc.
Here you will find important information about submitting material for processing or printing – and answers to many other frequently asked questions.
Material requirements
Print-ready material usually consists of a PDF with bleed and crop marks. We carry out a technical check of the PDF and will get back to you if it requires any adjustments before printing.
Please contact us if you wish to submit files in a different format, for example to get help with final editing or print proofing.
- Effective resolution of images ought to be circa 300 ppi.
- In Adobe's applications you should choose the colour setting Europe Prepress 3 or Prepress (Europe) 3. This activates the correct colour profiles – Coated FOGRA39 and Adobe RGB.
- In Affinity Publisher, choose CMYK and Coated FOGRA39 when you set up your document.
- Images should be finalized in Adobe RGB. Images should, in other words, not be separated to CMYK.
- Bleed should be at least three millimeters (for larger formats we would like to have five millimeters).
- Download and use our job option for PDF export from Indesign.
- If you use Affinity Publisher, choose PDF version PDF/X-4 and select bleed and printer marks. Use DPI 300 and Coated FOGRA39.
- Use the university's logo and colour palette in Pantone (PMS) for production in Lund University's graphic profile. This is correctly set in the templates available in the Image and Media Bank.
Estimated delivery times
The delivery times listed below are typical, but may be shorter or longer depending on whether we are experiencing low or high demand. We will contact you if we expect a longer delivery time.
- Business cards and correspondence cards
3 workdays - Envelopes
3 workdays - Letter paper, diplomas, course certificates, etc.
5 workdays - Folders and brochures
5 workdays - A3 posters, flyers, etc.
3 workdays - Copying jobs, compendiums
3 workdays
Name tags, notepads, folders, table signs, etc.
3 workdays
- Paper posters
24 hours - Fabric posters
3 workdays - Roll-ups
5 workdays - Print mounted on foam board ("kapaskiva")
5 workdays - Banners
10 workdays - Beach flags
10 workdays - Stickers
5 workdays
The production time for theses/books is normally 10–15 business days.
Products in stock in our online store
1–2 workdays
About specific products
Please send an email to media-tryck [at] service [dot] lu [dot] se (media-tryck[at]service[dot]lu[dot]se) if you cannot find the answer to your question in the list below.
What is the delivery time?
Fabric: 3 workdays; paper: 24 hours.
How do I order?
You can order in our webshop or by email. More information and links can be found here.
How will I know when it is ready?
You will receive an email at the address you provided when placing your order.
Can I have it delivered?
Yes, you can. If you do not write anything when placing your order, we will assume that you will collect it. Otherwise, please state that you would like it to be sent and provide your collection point.
NB: Please allow one extra day for internal post.
Can I have it sent to Malmö?
Yes, you can. Please write the telephone number, street address, clinic and floor level in the message field.
What file format do you require?
PDF. In the Office suite, choose to save as PDF for printing. In Indesign, export the PDF using our joboptions (settings), which you can download here (zip file, 164 KB).
What size should my file be?
Your original should normally be the same size as the final poster. Please specify the size you want if your PDF does not exactly match the desired final format.
Which materials can I choose from?
Fabric (easy to travel with, delivered in an envelope) or paper (delivered in a cardboard tube).
Price examples
A0 in fabric, SEK 725
A0 on paper, SEK 450
How do I book a time for production?
Send an email with your public defence date to: media-tryck [at] service [dot] lu [dot] se (media-tryck[at]service[dot]lu[dot]se).
When should I book?
Once you have received the date for your public defence.
When will I be assigned a contact person?
Once you have made your booking.
Do you have a template I can use?
Yes, read more and download templates on our information page for doctoral students. You can also download thesis templates from the box on the right.
Is there a course about the thesis template?
Yes, you can register in the Professional Development Portal.
How do I order?
Send your print-ready PDF to media-tryck [at] service [dot] lu [dot] se (media-tryck[at]service[dot]lu[dot]se).
What is the delivery time?
This depends on factors such as the print run and number of pages, but you should allow approximately 3–5 working days.
What information do you need when I submit my order?
The required quantity, delivery information such as collection point, desired delivery date, cost centre and invoice contact person (if this is not you).
How would you like the file?
PDF – with pages as single pages (not spreads), including crop marks and bleed (which you can read more about in the glossary on the Staff Pages). PDFs from Indesign should be exported using our joboptions (settings), which you can download here (zip file, 164 KB).
More detailed information can be found at the top of the page.
Anything else to bear in mind?
The number of pages must be divisible by 4 if a brochure is to be folded and stapled in the spine, normally from eight to 48 pages. For larger page counts, we will probably need to perfect bind it – in which case the number of pages can be divisible by 2.
Are there templates?
Yes, you can find templates in the university image bank. Log in with your regular Lucat ID.
Do you have to use the graphic profile?
Yes, always when Lund University is the sender. Read more about the university graphic profile on the Staff Pages.
Can I get help preparing print-ready artwork?
Yes. We can help you with design and layout. Call +46462229176 for more information.
Opening hours
The reception is open
Monday–Friday 9:00–16:00
Closed for lunch 12:30–13:00
Finished prints can be collected
Monday–Friday 8:00–16:00
HS: 80
Find: Instrumentmakaregränden 4 (Google maps)
Contact: media-tryck [at] service [dot] lu [dot] se (media-tryck[at]service[dot]lu[dot]se)