The Community Print Hub
The CT 50501 community Print Hub is a volunteer-run printing service for Connecticut 50501 & Co. and our community partners. It exists to remove the cost barrier of producing professional-grade advocacy materials for social welfare or civic advocacy purposes.
This Service Is Free.
Our members and our partners do good work. Access to materials should not be a barrier to supporting your community. We are proud to be able to offer this service, and we have a system that makes even bulk printing costs very manageable for us.
PRINTING HUB SERVICES
PRINTING
High-quality color and black-and-white printing on premium 28 lb paper.
FINISHING
Cutting, folding, and stapling (for half/quarter-size flyers, brochures, and similar).
Internal Zine Production
A special single-sheet format (8.5 x 11) with a center cut and four precise folds. With enough notice, we will help fold them as well.
How to Request Printing
How to Request Printing
We currently use OpnForm for all print requests. The form is anonymous. You do not need to provide your name or the name of your Organization on the Form.
Step 1: Access the Form
Use the embedded form on this page. No login or personal information is required.
Step 2: Fill Out the Specs
You will be asked for the following:
Project Type: What are you printing? Options include Single Page, Bi- or Tri-fold Brochure, Single Sheet Origami Zine, Multi-Sheet Stapled Zine, Other
Page Count: How many total pages?
Copies: How many copies do you need?
Finishing: Do you need folding, cutting, or other processing?
Who Is This For?: Select the category that best fits. Do not type the name of
any organization. Choose from: Myself (Internal CT 50501 Use), Local Grassroots Group / Other Advocacy Group, Community Coalition
Step 3: Confirm the Mission Check
You must check the box confirming: “The materials requested are for non-commercial, non-violent, social welfare or civic advocacy purposes. Commercial printing and political campaign materials are prohibited.”
Step 4: Upload Your File and Submit
Upload your file – preferably a print-ready PDF. For Internal Zines: Ensure your layout is correct for a single 8.5 x 11 sheet with the center cut and 4-fold pattern. We can help if you have any questions.
Important considerations for Requests
No Names in the Form
Never type the name of a person or an external organization into the form. If you are submitting on behalf of a group, select the generic category (for example, “Local Grassroots Group”). Do not write “Hartford Immigrant Rights Coalition” or any similar specific name. We’ll reach out to you based on whatever details you provide.
Advocacy and Education Only
The Print Hub produces materials for social welfare, civic education, and community advocacy only. We do not print for for-profit businesses, and we cannot print political campaign materials supporting or opposing any candidate for office.
Print-Ready PDFs Preferred
Your file should be a PDF that is ready to print as-is. Without your permission, we will not edit, format, or adjust your document.
Please Plan Ahead
he Hub is run by volunteers – large batches may take time.
Please submit your request as early as possible.
We will do our best to support Rapid
Response requests for maximum community engagement.
Pick Up
Once your job is complete, you will be notified so that you can pick up your
materials from someone on our team.
