> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/print-room/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/print-room/self-service/services.md).

# Services

Find here information on Student Printing Self Service and Staff Printing.

### **Printing Costs**

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="MSD 1 - 80GSM" %}
For A4 and A3 printing, 80gsm paperweight. Good for standard document printing. 

| Size         | B/W   | Colour |
| ------------ | ----- | ------ |
| A4           | $0.10 | $0.25  |
| A3           | $0.20 | $0.50  |
| {% endtab %} |       |        |

{% tab title="MSD 2 - 120GSM" %}
For A4 and A3 printing, 120gsm paperweight. Good for fine document printing and better quality prints.

| Size         | B/W   | Colour |
| ------------ | ----- | ------ |
| A4           | $0.20 | $0.50  |
| A3           | $0.40 | $1.00  |
| {% endtab %} |       |        |

{% tab title="Plotter A - 80GSM" %}
Plotter A is great for weekly class presentations that require large format printing but is not suitable for exhibitions. The only difference is a higher printing speed of 30/A1 pages per minute. The paper used is a matte finish 80GSM.

| Size                                                                                    | B/W     | Colour  |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- | ------- |
| A2                                                                                      | $1.00   | $2.00   |
| A1                                                                                      | $1.50   | $4.00   |
| A0                                                                                      | $2.00   | $8.0    |
| [Banner](/print-room/printers-services/plotter-4-large-format-printing.md#how-to-print) | L x W\* | L x W\* |
| {% endtab %}                                                                            |         |         |

{% tab title="Plotter B1 - 170GSM" %}
From A2 to Banner printing. 170gsm matte finish, which is ideal for pinups as it will not reflect the room lighting and is highly readable.

| Size                                                                                            | B/W     | Colour  |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- | ------- |
| A2                                                                                              | $3.00   | $5.00   |
| A1                                                                                              | $4.50   | $10.0   |
| A0                                                                                              | $8.0    | $20.0   |
| [Banner](/print-room/printers-services/plotter-4-large-format-printing-1.md#custom-print-sizes) | L x W\* | L x W\* |
| {% endtab %}                                                                                    |         |         |

{% tab title="Plotter B2 - Canson & Tracing Paper" %}
Plotter B2 offers 224gsm Canson watercolour paper (roll 1) and 110gsm tracing paper (roll 2), ideal for pinups and exhibitions. 

| Paper Size                                                                                      | B/W     | Colour  |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- | ------- |
| A2                                                                                              | $5.00   | $9.00   |
| A1                                                                                              | $8.00   | $18.00  |
| A0                                                                                              | $16.00  | $36.00  |
| [Banner](/print-room/printers-services/plotter-4-large-format-printing-2.md#custom-print-sizes) | L x W\* | L x W\* |
| {% endtab %}                                                                                    |         |         |
| {% endtabs %}                                                                                   |         |         |

### Banner Printing

Costs vary when printing a custom size banner, it will calculate the charge based on the length x width. For example a colour banner of 841mm x 2376mm (4 x A1's) printed on Plotter C would cost 4 times the A1 price ($10) = $40. 

It is important to check the cost of the job against the stated prices. A price that differs significantly may indicate an incorrect setting or an issue with the file. In this case, try re-sending the file and double check all the settings are correct. If the problem persists see the Media Hub staff. 

For more information about banner printing refer to the desired printer in How To section.