Graphics and Printing Orders

Advantages of Using a Supplier with a Pricing Agreement

• Negotiated agreements with service and pricing agreements
• Sales representation on campus for personalized service for your custom orders
• History of service and quality to Cornell University
• Commitment to environmentally sustainable production practices
• Annual review

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Printing and Graphics Preferred Suppliers

For cost savings and easy ordering, Cornell University has established pricing agreements with specific suppliers of designated printed products/services. For other printing needs, or for help in placing and processing orders with the following suppliers, please contact Cindy Jefferson in Procurement Services.

• Copying and Copy Services Suppliers
  • ​Pricing Agreemnents not in e-SHOP
• Letterhead, Envelopes, Business Cards Suppliers
• Offset and Multicolor Printing Suppliers
  • Offset and Multicolor Printing Services Comparison

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Supplier Responsibilities

• Suppliers will acknowledge receipt of all quotation requests within 24 hours
• Suppliers will provide quotes within 72 hours of request
• First proof will be provided by supplier within 72 hours of receipt of purchase order or procurement card payment
• All approvals of proofs must be communicated in writing. No verbal approvals or changes can be accepted
• Proofs must be returned to supplier within 48 hours of receipt. Delays in proof approvals may cause delays in delivery times
• All jobs will be delivered 5-7 days from receipt of final proof

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Design Assistance

For help with design, editing, and writing your materials, contact Cornell Brand Communications at (607) 255-1679 or via e-mail at brand@cornell.edu.

Marketing Group Services

• Innovative graphic design for all types of printed materials, from buttons to conference materials, brochures, publications, banners, displays, and much more
• Creative writing and substantive editing
• Website organization and design
• Video production
• Photography
• Marketing and communication strategy

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Cornell Logo Approval

If any Cornell-affiliated artwork (photos, logo, text) is used, before processing an order containing such artwork, the requisitioner must submit a Use of Cornell Name or Logo form for non-student orders. For student orders, submit forms to Student Leadership, Engagement and Campus Activities.

For logo approval for merchandise, see the Cornell Brand Center.

Please direct questions about how and when to obtain approval to the Office of Communications at (607) 255-1852.

Note: Please do not attach the approval form to the requisition. Please reference the approval from the Office of Communications in the "Department Notes" section of the requisition.

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Graphics Printing Resources

• Cornell Brand Communications
• University Policy 4.10, Use of Cornell's Name, Logos, Trademarks, and Insignias
• Cornell Brand Center

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