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Various examples of booklets and brochures.

The Copy Center produces a variety of attractive, professional brochures, course packets, annual reports, flyers, memos, letters, and a variety of other materials to meet your needs.

Copyright

The Copy Center adheres to the Copyright Law of the United States of America and related laws contained in Title 17 of the United States Code. The Copy Center cannot copy any material that is copyrighted unless permission has been granted. Please refer to the Copyright Office for additional information.

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Copy Services

Services offered include making copies and scanning documents.

Toner

The copiers in the Copy Center use toner rather than ink. The following options are available:

  • Black only: Black toner on the chosen paper.
  • Color: The color printer is a CMYK printer. Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner are mixed to create the colors used in your document.

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Paper Size

Our paper stock

The Copy Center offers four standard sizes for copying:

  • 8.5x11, letter
  • 8.5x14, legal
  • 11x17, tabloid or ledger
  • 12x18 (for full bleed 11x17 copies)

The Copy center also cuts/trims jobs for non-standard sizes as per the customer's specifications after the job has been printed.

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Paper Weight

The Copy Center offers three standard paper weights in a variety of colors:

  • Standard: A standard 20lb text weight paper
  • Premium: A thicker 60lb text weight paper
  • Coverstock: A 65lb-80lb cover paper often used for invitations and postcards.

In addition, the Copy Center can also make tabs and transparencies.

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Paper Color

Our paper swatchbook.
Contact Us to request a swatchbook.Below is a listing of our regularly stocked paper in 8.5x11 (letter).

Standard

  • Blue
  • Buff
  • Canary
  • Cherry
  • Goldenrod
  • Green
  • Lilac
  • Pink
  • Salmon
  • White
  • Photowhite1, 2, 3

Premium

  • Gray
  • Ivory1, 2
  • Lunar Blue
  • Meadow Green
  • Orange
  • Orchid
  • Red
  • Sea Blue
  • Sun Yellow
  • Tan
  • Ultra Fuchsia
  • Ultra Lava
  • Ultra Lime
  • Ultra Pink
  • Violet
  • White2
  • White Gloss Text2

Coverstock

  • Blue
  • Canary
  • Epic Black*
  • Gray
  • Green
  • Ivory2
  • Lunar Blue
  • Meadow Green
  • Orange
  • Orchid
  • Red
  • Sea Blue
  • Sun Yellow
  • Tan
  • Ultra Fuchsia
  • Ultra Lava
  • Ultra Lime
  • Ultra Pink
  • Violet
  • White2
  • White Color Copy Cover2, 3

Gloss Cover

  • White one-sided (C1S)2, 3
  • White two-sided (C2S)2, 3

Notes:
1 Also available in 8.5x14 (legal).
2 Also available in 11x17 (tabloid or ledger).
3 Also available in 12x18.
* Epic Black cannot be printed on.

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College of Charleston Stationery

The following official College of Charleston Stationary is available from Central Stores:

  • College of Charleston letterhead, Stock Number 60300
  • College of Charleston second sheet, Stock Number 60306
  • College of Charleston No. 10 envelopes, Stock Number 60601
  • College of Charleston White Notecards, 25/pack, Stock Number 60310
  • College of Charleston Maroon Notecards, 25/pack, Stock Number 60311
  • College of Charleston A-6 envelopes, Stock Number 60606

The Copy Center stocks the following approved papers listed in the College of Charleston Brand Manual for departmental use:

  • Classic Crest Smooth, Solar White 110lb. cover stock
  • Avery #5264 Mailing Labels
  • Avery #5168 Mailing Labels
  • Avery #8395 Event Nametags
  • Avery #5395 Event Nametags

Information regarding official College of Charleston Stationery, including letterhead, business cards, envelopes, et cetera, as well as official templates, can be found in the College of Charleston Brand Manual.

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Posters

The Copy Center can now print posters.

The widest format for the poster is 42 inches long.

Please design your poster to the size that you want printed. For example, if you want a 24 inches by 36 inch poster, set up your file to 24 inches by 36 inches.

Poster Paper Sizes

  • Standard Bond, 42 inches wide
  • Heavyweight Coated, 42 inches wide
  • Outdoor, 36 inches wide

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Fax

The Copy Center offers out-going local, long distance, and international fax services for students.

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Scanning

The Copy Center can now scan your document:

  • Scan to College of Charleston databases.
  • Scan & email (The Copy Center cannot email a document larger than 10 MB.)
  • Scan & save to disk (Disk must be provided by the customer.)

Scan Resolution*:

  • 200 dpi
  • 300 dpi
  • 400 dpi
  • 600 dpi

File Formats:

  • TIFF
  • JPEG
  • PDF

*The higher the scan resolution, the larger your document's file size.

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Finishing Services

Finishing services include signature booklets, binding, cutting, laminating.

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Binding

The Copy Center offers four binding choices:

Example of a comb bind.

 

  • Plastic Comb: This binding is very useful if you would like to remove and replace pages later. It is a simple matter to remove the comb, punch and/or change the pages, and then rebind the book.
Example of a tape bind.

 

  • Tape: The Tape Bind is a quick-and-easy way to bind manuals or course packets in large numbers. The pages are glued into the bind rather than being punched, so the process is considerably faster. Thinner books can even be bound inside the copier as it runs.
Example of a coil bind.

 

  • Coil: The Coil Bind is a true spiral binding. It's sleek and secure, with 33 holes along the binding edge. With a coil bind, you can easily flip the pages around to the back, allowing you to conveniently hold an open book with one hand.
Example of Signature Booklet.

 

  • Signature Booklet (saddle-stitch): This is one of the simpler binding methods and can also be performed while the machine is running. For this binding, 11x17 pages are folded in half to 8.5x11 and double stapled along the edge. It's similar to the way magazines are bound. We can also saddle-stitch 8.5 x 11 sheets after they are folded in half to 5.5 x 8.5 inches.

The Copy Center maintains an inventory of plastic combs, tape, and coils in black only. If you would like another color, please contact the Copy Center.

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Collation

The Copy Center can collate your job as requested. Collation can include clear covers, tabs, and various inserts of different color paper.

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Course Packs

The Copy Center produces course packets ordered through the College of Charleston’s Bookstore. The College of Charleston Bookstore will obtain permission and pay royalties, clean up your originals, indemnify the faculty, and provide a free desk copy. To order, contact the Textbook Manager at the College Bookstore at 953–5858.

Example of a Course Pack.

Materials that can be turned into a course packet include:

  • journal articles
  • book chapters
  • out of print books
  • lab manuals
  • public domain information
  • photographs
  • periodical articles
  • newspaper articles
  • original works
  • case studies
  • illustrations
  • cartoons

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Cutting

Example of cutting.

The Copy Center can cut or trim your job to your specifications, allowing for multiple copies to be made from one sheet. Cutting examples include postcards, bookmarks, handbills, business cards*, etc.

*Please contact Procurement and Supply Services for information on ordering official CofC business cards.

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Folding

Example of folding.

The Copy Center offers the following standard folds:

  • Bi-fold
  • Tri-fold
  • Z-fold

Please let us know if your job requires special folding.

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Hole Punch

Example of hole punching.

Two or Three hole punches can be made in the following areas.

  • Top
  • Left
  • Right

Please let us know if your job requires special hole punching.

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Lamination

Example of lamination.

The Copy Center can laminate any sheet of paper up to 11” x 17”.

  • Cold Press Lamination: softer, flexible
  • Heat Lamination: thicker, stiff lamination for greater durability
  • Self-Adhesive Lamination: a stiff lamination with adhesive on one side for mounting
  • Mounted Lamination: documents laminated to a foam board

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Mail Seals

Example of mail seals.

The Copy Center can apply clear mailing seals to comply with Mail Services regulations. Please contact Mail Services for information regarding mail seal placement prior to submitting a your Copy Center request.

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Padding

Example of padding.

Pads can be created with as many sheets per pad as you specify and glued on the top or side.

Free scratch pads are available at the front counter.

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Shrink Wrap

Example of shrink-wrapping.

Jobs can be individually shrink-wrapped into packets for distribution.

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Stapling

Example of stapling.

The Copy Center can staple your job. This does not include Signature Booklets. Please refer to Binding for the Booklet option.

  • One Staple: left, right, top center
  • Two Staples: top, left or right

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Tabs

Example of cutting.

The Copy Center can print tabs for your binders. The Copy Center carries 90# text, 5 bank white 9x11 inch printable tabs. Simply provide a list of tab headings.

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Transparencies

The Copy Center can print on 8.5x11 transparencies in black or full color.

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Self-Serve Copies

Self-Serve copiers are available throughout the Addlestone Library, including the 1st floor Copy Room, the Computer Lab, and the 3rd floor Copy Room.

  • Black-and-white copies are $0.10 cash or $0.08 with a Cougar Card.
  • Color copies are $0.35.

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