Origins Game Fair Printing
The ultimate guide to production deadlines, shipping dates, and Posters, Prints, and Table Merch for Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio.
"Origins Game Fair is a premier annual tabletop gaming convention in North America. It showcases new and classic board games, role-playing games, miniatures, and card games, offering attendees a vast exhibit hall, tournaments, and events."
* Please note that attendance and artist alley information may be estimates, inaccurate, or based on previous years.
Why Print With MCE?
Professional printing for Origins Game Fair attendees and creators.
100% In-House & Private
Unlike other print shops where production is outsourced, we do everything in-house. Only our team (the exact same demographic buying your products!) will ever be working on your files. Completely streamlined and secure.
Specialty Offerings
Large commercial printers will often completely reject complex Artist Alley finishes or outsource them immediately. We produce custom foiling, soft touch lamination, and unique bundling directly under one roof.
Japanese Print Technology
We utilize over 12 different swappable screens in our state-of-the-art Japanese production presses, bringing you the absolute best premium halftones, flawless edges, and solid colors without the need for massive minimum runs.
Domestic & Uncensored
Because our facility is domestically operated here in the U.S., there is absolutely zero need for censorship. We proudly support independent artists creating whatever art they want.
What Creators Say
Join thousands of artists trusting us with their table inventory.
"Great quality for the price for a US-based printer! Extremely fast service as well! I'm very happy with the outcome of this project."
"VERY satisfied with this company, for several reasons listed below: Excellent customer service- they responded quickly to my messages and offered good solutions for potential concerns. Good attention to detail- They noticed one file was a slightly different black than the rest, and informed me so I could fix it before it went to print. Very quick turnaround- I don't know if this is their regular schedule, but I was able to get 80 books delivered to me only a week after I uploaded the files! I would definitely recommend MCE for doujinshi/indie book printing! :)"
"Incredibly fast and high quality for an affordable price! I needed my books in time for an event, and MCE delivered them quickly and the inner greyscale printing is beautiful. Will definitely use their services again!"
Important Deadlines
Origins Game Fair
Columbus, Ohio • 7/17/2026
The Ultimate Sizing Guide
Not sure what sizes to order for your booth? Here is what successful table vendors stock. ‡
Art Prints & Posters
4"x6" & 5"x7"
Extremely popular sizes for affordable bundle deals (e.g. 3 for $10). Mini prints are giftable, highly collectable, and don't require the customer to carry a large poster tube, increasing conversion rates fast.
8.5"x11" & 8"x10"
The classic letter-size bracket. These feel much more substantial than mini prints but remain highly affordable. 8x10 is especially popular because it fits readily available, cheap frames.
11"x17"
The undisputed industry standard poster size for Anime and Comic conventions. Fits perfectly in standard vendor display portfolios and commands a higher price point while still being manageable.
12"x18"
For your absolute best artwork that demands attention. Hang these high on your wire grids as anchor pieces to draw attendees in from across the hall. Standard commercial 12x18 size allows for flawless bleed edges.
Books & Doujinshi
B/W Doujinshi
Authentic, high-volume black and white doujinshi printing. We use advanced commercial halftone screening to ensure your screentones, gradients, and inking map perfectly to paper without moiré patterns.
Color Doujinshi
Premium, vibrant full-color doujinshi and artbook printing. Ideal for convention artists looking to showcase digital illustrations, photography, or colorful graphics with stunning accuracy.
Western Comic
Perfect for shorter-run zines, floppy comics, and fanzines. Featuring full color interiors and beautiful saddle-stitch binding for that classic comic book feel that easily lays flat.
Standard Manga
Industry standard paperback styling. For any story over 40 pages, or if you want a professional spine to display on a shelf at an Artist Alley table, perfect binding is the superior choice for your graphic novel.
** Book pricing examples are dynamically calculated for Full-Color Covers on premium 100# Silk Cover stock. Interior pages are 60# Uncoated Text. Rates fluctuate based on paper selection, page count, and material availability.
‡ Prices shown are base estimates and do not include applicable taxes or calculated shipping.
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