# Services

### **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 - 90GSM" %}
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 90GSM.

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

{% tab title="Plotter B - 160GSM" %}
From A2 to Banner printing. 160gsm 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](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/print-room/printers-services/large-format-printing#printing-guides) | L x W\* | L x W\* |
| {% endtab %}                                                                                                  |         |         |

{% tab title="Plotter C - 220GSM" %}
From A2 to Banner printing. 220gsm matte finish, Fine art quality paper.

| Size                                                                                                                         | B/W     | Colour  |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- | ------- |
| A2                                                                                                                           | $7.50   | $12.50  |
| A1                                                                                                                           | $10.00  | $25.00  |
| A0                                                                                                                           | $20.00  | $50.00  |
| [Banner](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/print-room/printers-services/plotter-3-large-format-printing#the-printing-process) | 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.


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