Graphic Design COD offers a variety of services and different print technology for use in the classroom and for graphic design students. Please note at this time we can only offer our services are for graphic design students.
Tutoring
Tutoring is available for graphic design students in-person or over Zoom.
Subjects include: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Web Design.
Equipment Rental
We currently offer a variety of iPads, Wacom Tablets and Audio Visual Equipment to our graphic design students. Stop by MAC 260 or e-mail heintzs@cod.edu to learn more.
We also have a small amount of need-based Macbook Pros available as well.
To apply for a Macbook students can follow this link and fill out the form ↗
High Quality Ink Jet Printing
Large Format Printing
Direct-To-Object Printing
Laser Cutting
Graphic Design COD has two Glowforge laser printers.
Documentation
How to Use Glowforge Laser Printers ↗
Riso Printing
In January 2025, we added a RISO printer to our offerings. We are still in the process of documenting the print process but to learn more about the RISO, check out SAIC’s booklet on the printer by following this link ↗
Buttons
Template:
Button Template PDF
Instructions:
How to Make Buttons PDF
Video:
How to Make Buttons Video on YouTube ↗
Stickers
Instructions:
How to use Cricut Maker
Video:
How to Make Stickers Video on YouTube ↗
Heat Press T-Shirts
Students have access to high quality heat presses.
By using Cricut heat transfer vinyl, students can create single color t-shirts.
Video:
How to Make T-Shirts ↗
Our Technology: In Use
We have a number of machines available to graphic design students and faculty. Below is an example of projects that were made using only technology we have available in our labs. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach to us at: heintzs@cod.edu
- Portofolio Identity T-shirts – Coming soon the graphic design department at College of DuPage is in the process of acquiring a direct-to-film printer which will allow students to create and print t-shirts.
- Riso Prints – We have a two-color Riso print machine MH9450.
- Colors we offer:
- Black
- Red
- Pink
- Yellow
- Lime Green
- Colors we offer:
- Graphic Design Bingo – Graphic design bingo was created using our high quality ink jet printers and a Glowforge laser cutter.
- Hart Print Can – We do not offer cylindrical printing but with our sticker printing capabilities we can create custom full-color bottle labels in various shapes and sizes.
- Portfolio Notebooks – With our Roland CO-300, we can print on flat, physical objects.
- Handmade Notebooks – Whether it’s UV or Inkjet, we are able to produce handmade notebooks by utilizing our Guillotine cutting machine and various binding machines.
- Bookmarks with Belly Band – Using our high quality inkjet printers and cutters, we can print and precisely trim custom bookmarks.
- Dog Ornament – Using our Glowforge laser cutter, we are able to cut project wood, acrylic, leather, and paper.
- Mug and Packaging – Using our Cricut Makers, infusable ink sheets and heat presses, we are able to create custom mugs. With our direct to object printers, we are able to print on chipboard and then cut and score on our Graphtech FCX2000 (large format cutter.)
- Activity Book – Each lab in the graphic design department is set up for laser printing. The printers in the labs support duplex (double sided) printing making booklet printing possible.
- Belt and Trophy – Using our direct-to-object printer and our Glowforge laser cutter, we are able to produce a number of different items.
- Stickers – Using our Roland SG3-540, we can produce stickers of all shapes and sizes on various material including holographic.
- Buttons – The graphic design department has multiple button punches for handcrafted buttons.
- Puzzle Box – We are able to create puzzles using our direct-to-object printers and cutting machines.
- Wrong Answers Only Boardgame – Graphic design students work closely with local business to produce amazing results. While we did not produce this game in-house, we do have capabilities for printing, cutting and scoring chipboard with our direct-to-object printers, and various commercial cutting machines.
- Paper Cutting – The graphic design department has multiple Cricut Makers. Great for cutting cardstock, users are able to create various
- Glowforge Keychains – Using our Glowforge laser cutter, we are able to cut project wood, acrylic, leather, and paper.
- Tea Packaging – Utilizing blank packaging substrates and our inkjet or laser printers, we can bring digital designs to 3D.
- Cricut T-Shirt – Using the Cricut Maker, Hotronix Heat Press, and iron on vinyl we can create single color t-shirts.
- Tote Bag – Coming soon the graphic design department at College of DuPage is in the process of acquiring a direct-to-film printer which will allow students to create and print tote bags.
- Lasercut Pumpkin – Using our Glowforge laser cutter, we are able to cut project wood, acrylic, leather, and paper.
Our Equipment: In Depth
Below is a comprehensive list of the technology and capabilities we have in the graphic design department. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach to us at: heintzs@cod.edu
Roland TrueVis SVG3-540
https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/VG3-640
– CMYK
– UV INK
– Good for stickers, wall graphics
– Currently have templates for 2.5” stickers and bumper stickers
Mediums we have:
– Vinyl Sticker
– Holographic Vinyl Sticker
– Heat Transfer Wall Vinyl
– T-Shirt Transfer Vinyl (Not the best quality)
Roland CO-300i-F2
https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/versaobject-co-i
– C/M/Y/K/R/O/Gl/W
– Layered Printing
– Direct to Object
– 29.4 x 59 inches
Best results objects are flat, solid/rigid objects
– Notebooks
– Packaging (chipboard)
Graphtec FCX2000
https://www.graphtecamerica.com/fcx2000
Flatbed Cutter
– Table size 48 x 36”
– Uses Registration Marks to cut/score
– Ideal for packaging or 3D projects
– So far we have cut chipboard successfully
– Able to cut lightweight cardboard we just haven’t tried it yet.
Hotronix Fusion IQ Heat Press
https://www.stahls.com/fusion-heat-press
Heat press for vinyl/iron on transfers for various garments
RISO MH9450
– Max Print Size: 11×17
– Works similarly to screen printing
– Two Color Model
Colors we have:
– Black
– Red
– Lime Green
– Yellow
– Pink
Glowforge Pro
https://shop.glowforge.com/products/glowforge-pro
Lasercutter has ability to cut acrylic, wood, leather, paper.
Guillotine Electric Papercutter
https://mbkpinternational.com/products/guillotine-xpc17-electric-paper-cutter
Powerful cutter great for bookmaking.
Dahle Large format Rotary Cutter
https://www.dahle.com/trimmer/item/472s
Good for trimming large posters/prints
Coming Soon
Marquee 20-Needle Commercial Embroidery Machine with 10.1″ Touchscreen Panel
xTool All-in One Direct to Film Printer
– Prints high quality film transfer used for garments of types of fabrics
