Templates are a new feature allowing uploads to be minimally edited and ordered by multiple users, ensuring Department marketing and branding guidelines are followed. You can also place your Zip Mail requests using templates.
Access PPS.PGParks.com. Enter your username ([email protected]) and password and select Sign In.
If this is your first time signing in, enter your @pgparks.com email address and use Welcome1 as your password. After you sign in, select the My Account icon on the storefront's upper-right corner to change your default password.
Select the Home tab, then Templates.
This generates the main screen for guideline-approved templates.
After making a selection, the request form generates. Update the necessary fields, using Refresh Preview to see the image or placement of preset functions before final print.
( * ) Indicates a required field.
Once necessary information is logged into the form, select Next.
The Finalize tab gives the Office Services Team instructions on how to print the requested product. This can include print finishing (color or black and white), required folding, etc. Select your finishing options.
- There is a minimum of 500 for color copies & 1,000 for black & white copies, with a maximum of 10,000 for both.
- Account Codes help DPR divisions to track their Print Shop orders. The Print Shop doesn't charge DPR employees and only charges non-commission customers.
( * ) Indicates a required field.
Select Proof to approve the image for print, then add the item to the cart.
You must make this selection before adding to cart.
Print Shop orders take no longer than 10 days to complete (large print jobs may take two weeks or longer). All orders go through a four-to-five-day approval process and take three to five days to complete.
The Print Shop's address is 7833 Walker Drive, Suite 20LL, and is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Approval Process (4 Levels)
This process should take up to 3-5 business days.
- User
- Assistant Division Chief (under 5,000 copies)
- Division Chief (over 5,000 copies)
- PAMD
- OSU Print Shop
Xerox Services provides replacements for all printer supplies (ink, waste container, machine belts, K1-K5 drums, etc.) Only binder tape, staples and paper are excluded from the contract. Xerox Services also provides maintenance service for all machines under contract.
Log in to your PPS account to enter the main dashboard, then select Xerox Services.
This will generate the main screen for Xerox Services. Select the desired product template from those provided.
After the request form generates, update necessary fields.
( * ) Indicates a required field.
Once all necessary information is logged into the form, select Proof, then Add to cart.
Zip Mail services is a full mailing and fulfillment company located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. There are two options for placing a Zip Mail request:
In-House Printing
- Allows the user to create their mailers within PPS.
- Printed by Office Services Unit Print Shop.
- Picked up from OSU and mailed by Zip Mailing.
Outside Vendor Printing
- Allows the user to place their mailing request within PPS.
- Public Affairs & Marketing Division (PAMD) selects outside vendor.
- Outside vendor sends pieces to Zip Mailing.
Log in to your PPS account and select Zip Mail Services.
Select your service of choice.
Document Builder generates. Upload and edit the document and move to the next tab when finished.
A production issue message may appear, but select Next- this error message won't impact the document.
The Zip Mail order form will generate and populate all necessary information.
( * ) Indicates a required field.
After inputting the event date, the target mail date will automatically populate depending on the criteria. (Target mail dates will be at least three weeks before the event in the system.)
Once all necessary information is logged in the form, select Proof, then Add to cart.
The order transfers to the shopping cart. If you'd like to add any additional items, please click on Continue Shopping, and PPS will take you back to the ordering screen. If no additional items will be added, select Checkout.
Input the billing and shipping information for the order, then select Next.
Once the billing and shipping information is filled out, you'll will be directed to the Checkout - Order Summary page. Select Checkout.
After submission, you will receive a confirmation email with an order number.
Please email [email protected] with any questions you may have about your order or the Print Shop.