Printing
Internal Printing
Northwestern Print
Northwestern University has partnered with Ricoh, USA as the single provider for multi-functional devices (MFD) to implement a Managed Print Service (MPS) known as Northwestern Print, which manages printing across both campuses for the use of faculty, staff and students.
External Printing
Copying, Digital Printing Services, Business Card and Stationery Printing Services
Quartet Digital Printing is a centrally-billed preferred vendor on the Evanston and Chicago campuses and meets the in-house copying and digital printing needs of Northwestern University, the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
C2 Imaging is the University's Preferred Vendor for business cards, letterhead, envelopes and other stationery. Orders much be placed through iBuyNU.
Pre-Qualified Printing and Mailing Services
Purchasing and Payment Services issued a compressive Invitation to Bid to develop a list of Pre-Qualified printers (excluding NU stationery and Business Cards).
To develop the list, Procurement worked with a large cross-section of the University departments/schools including Global Marketing, Kellogg, McCormick, Alumni Development, Feinberg and Pritzker. Each vendor has considerable experience working with Northwestern University. All vendors were rigorously evaluated on a variety of factors such as equipment inventory, quality, past performance, minimum order, delivery turnaround and pricing methodology.
Global Marketing offers Design Services for the campus community. University Services also provides information on Trademark Licensing.
To compare printers based on project type, pricing, etc, use our Printing Comparison Chart.
Obtain Multiple Estimates
When procuring services from pre-qualified vendors, Procurement's recommendation that when you have a print project (brochure, pamphlet, magazine, flyer, etc.), solicit a quote from at least three of these vendors to ensure that you are receiving the best possible price for your project.