Tips and FAQ
Tips
What to expect with print orders in-house
Same quality printer and paper as in all NPU offices
We can deliver the copies, but please expect to fold and sort them on your own.
Only available for items on regular 8.5 x 11 paper and fewer than 250 copies.
What to expect when printing with an outside printer
At least one week lead time, depending on your request—allow up to three weeks for more complicated printing jobs
Folding and sorting done by the printer
Delivered directly to your office
Higher quality paper
Invoiced directly from the printer
How to create an email signature
Copy and paste the template below to create your email signature. Do not use this logo file for anything but your email signature; the file size is too small to maintain quality in other uses. Set your font and font size for your signature and emails as Helvetica 10 point.
Your Name
Your Position Title
Your Department
North Park University
(773) 244-0000
email@northpark.edu
www.northpark.edu
Not acceptable in email signatures
Personal URLs
Quotes
Font colors other than black
Logos other than the university logo
Scanned signatures
Shapes
Non-NPU social media links
Headshots
Do’s
Ask questions in the ticket if you’re unsure
Schedule a meeting with UMC if your project is:
Brand-new and involves multiple elements (design, marketing, communications)
Give enough detail in the ticket about your due date, official event title, etc.
Don'ts
Submit Excel files as-is for your project—instead, extract the information into a Word document
Paste photos into a Word document—instead, attach them as separate files (e.g., PNG or JPG) to the ticket
Frequently Asked Questions
Branding
I’d like to use North Park University logos.
Here are some logos you can download. Please open a Jira ticket if you need another file type or a different logo.
JPGs:
PNGs:
I’d like to order official letterhead, business cards, or envelopes.
For general letterhead and envelopes, fill out this form to request items from Physical Plant. For business cards, review these instructions.
What are North Park’s official colors and fonts? Can you send me the fonts?
Our fonts are Tiempos Text and Inter. You must purchase a license for Tiempos Text. Please contact umc@northpark.edu if you are interested in purchasing a license.
Primary colors
Dark blue
Yellow/Gold
Secondary color
Medium Blue