Poster Printing Guide

Q: How long is the process to print a poster?
A: Depending on the size and resolution of the file, the printing process of the poster can vary.  It is recommended that you begin to plan towards printing your poster least 24 hours ahead of the day you need it.

Q: Is there a specific type of font that I should use when printing a poster?
A: it is best to use standard types of font such as, Arial, Courier, Garamond, Helvetica, Times New Roman, and Verdana.  If you intend to use a different type of font, which is not standard, and your program supports the feature, then it is good idea to begin rasterizing the text.

Q: Is there a recommended resolution that my file should be?
A: A good balance of size and print quality recommended is to a resolution file is 150dpi.  Depending on the type of printer, any resolution higher can sometimes result in printing issues.

Q: Is it common for images on my poster to look blurry after they have been printed?
A: This depends on the resolution of the image you were trying to print.  If the resolution of the image is 100dpi or less, the poster image can result in pixilation and blurred when it is enlarged.

Q: Is there a specific type of format that I must use when printing a poster?
A: No, there is not a specific format required.  Many printers can use the most common file formats available today.  These include JPEG, PNG, TIFF, Illustrator (.ai), PowerPoint (.ppt), PDF Photoshop (.psd) etc.