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Posters of art, photography, architectural renderings, and other uses are a common type of large format output.
Our high resolution, full color output brings giclee printmaking quality to poster printing. We can output at 720 dpi to 2400 dpi, depending on your needs, and we have UV stable inks that last over 100 years indoors so fine art posters will easily last as long as necessary. We can print on most any type of material, but various photo papers are the most common for poster prints. They are available in a variety of finishes and weights. See the descriptions below for more information on poster printing materials.
The printed posters can be laminated and/or mounted for protection and rigidity. We use only top quality papers that allow us to print vibrant color posters without the bleeding that is common with cheaper poster printing papers. We can laminate with one of many laminates depending on your needs. We have vinyls, polyesters, and lexan laminates in finishes from high gloss to extreme matte and even specialty textured laminates such as canvas and leather for special needs. We also have graffiti proof laminates and laminates that can turn your poster into a dry erase board. Your posters can be mounted on Gatorfoam, Sintra and many other substrates.
Contact us for more information about our poster printing services and tell us about your specific needs. We will be happy to give you pricing and our advice on what would be most appropriate for your poster printing project.
Suggested Printing Materials
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Photo Papers
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Satin Photo Paper - 7mil This photo paper has a luster finish that falls between a gloss and a semi-gloss paper. Great for posters, prints, and indoor signs. Can be laminated and mounted on a variety of substrates such as posterboard, Sintra, or Gatorfoam. For indoor use with dye inks. Approx. 1-5 year indoor longevity. |
Printing Prices
The sizes below are examples only. You are not restricted to these sizes. See the Cost Per Square Foot section to calculate the cost for other sizes.
| Size | Single | 2 -9 | 10-24 | 25-49 | 50-99 | 100+ |
| 11 x 14 | $11.00 | 10.00 | 9.00 | 7.00 | 6.00 | 5.00 |
| 16 x 20 | $16.00 | 16.00 | 14.00 | 13.00 | 12.00 | 11.00 |
| 22 x 28 | $21.00 | 21.00 | 19.00 | 17.00 | 16.00 | 15.00 |
| 24 x 36 | $30.00 | 30.00 | 27.00 | 24.00 | 23.00 | 21.00 |
| 30 x 40 | $42.00 | 42.00 | 38.00 | 33.00 | 31.00 | 29.00 |
| 40 x 60 | $83.00 | 83.00 | 75.00 | 67.00 | 63.00 | 58.00 |
| 48 x 96 | $160.00 | 160.00 | 144.00 | 128.00 | 120.00 | 112.00 |
| or Cost per Square Foot | Single | 2-9 | 10-24 | 25-49 | 50-99 | 100+ |
| Less than 1 square foot per print | $16.00 | 14.00 | 10.00 | 8.00 | 6.50 | 5.00 |
| 1-2 square feet per print | $10.00 | 9.00 | 8.00 | 7.00 | 6.00 | 5.00 |
| 2-4 square feet per print | $7.00 | 7.00 | 6.50 | 6.00 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Over 4 square feet per print | $5.00 | 5.00 | 4.50 | 4.00 | 3.75 | 3.50 |
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Kodak Premium Photo Gloss - 10mil This high gloss paper is the heaviest on the market. Great for posters, prints, and indoor signs where a gloss finish is desirable, and glare from lights is not an issue. Can be laminated and mounted on a variety of substrates such as posterboard, Sintra, or Gatorfoam. For indoor use with dye inks. Approx. 1-3 year indoor longevity. |
Printing Prices
The sizes below are examples only. You are not restricted to these sizes. See the Cost Per Square Foot section to calculate the cost for other sizes.
| Size | Single | 2 -9 | 10-24 | 25-49 | 50-99 | 100+ |
| 11 x 14 | $11.00 | 10.00 | 9.00 | 7.00 | 6.00 | 5.00 |
| 16 x 20 | $16.00 | 16.00 | 14.00 | 13.00 | 12.00 | 11.00 |
| 22 x 28 | $21.00 | 21.00 | 19.00 | 17.00 | 16.00 | 15.00 |
| 24 x 36 | $30.00 | 30.00 | 27.00 | 24.00 | 23.00 | 21.00 |
| 30 x 40 | $42.00 | 42.00 | 38.00 | 33.00 | 31.00 | 29.00 |
| 40 x 60 | $83.00 | 83.00 | 75.00 | 67.00 | 63.00 | 58.00 |
| 48 x 96 | $160.00 | 160.00 | 144.00 | 128.00 | 120.00 | 112.00 |
| or Cost per Square Foot | Single | 2-9 | 10-24 | 25-49 | 50-99 | 100+ |
| Less than 1 square foot per print | $16.00 | 14.00 | 10.00 | 8.00 | 6.50 | 5.00 |
| 1-2 square feet per print | $10.00 | 9.00 | 8.00 | 7.00 | 6.00 | 5.00 |
| 2-4 square feet per print | $7.00 | 7.00 | 6.50 | 6.00 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Over 4 square feet per print | $5.00 | 5.00 | 4.50 | 4.00 | 3.75 | 3.50 |
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Matte Lithography Paper - 13mil This natural white, cover weight paper is water resistant and designed to mimic heavy offset printing paper. It features excellent image quality and longevity, so it’s great for posters, photo enlargements, art prints, and indoor signs. It can also be mounted to a variety of materials such as posterboard, Sintra, and Gatorfoam. Approx. 100 year indoor longevity. |
Printing Prices
The sizes below are examples only. You are not restricted to these sizes. See the Cost Per Square Foot section to calculate the cost for other sizes.
| Size | Single | 2 -9 | 10-24 | 25-49 | 50-99 | 100+ |
| 11 x 14 | $13.00 | 12.00 | 11.00 | 9.00 | 7.00 | 6.00 |
| 16 x 20 | $18.00 | 17.00 | 16.00 | 14.00 | 13.00 | 12.00 |
| 22 x 28 | $26.00 | 24.00 | 22.00 | 21.00 | 20.00 | 19.00 |
| 24 x 36 | $36.00 | 33.00 | 32.00 | 30.00 | 29.00 | 27.00 |
| 30 x 40 | $50.00 | 46.00 | 44.00 | 42.00 | 40.00 | 38.00 |
| 40 x 60 | $100.00 | 92.00 | 88.00 | 83.00 | 79.00 | 75.00 |
| 48 x 96 | $192.00 | 176.00 | 168.00 | 160.00 | 152.00 | 144.00 |
| 60 x 120 | $300.00 | 275.00 | 263.00 | 250.00 | 238.00 | 225.00 |
| or Cost per Square Foot | Single | 2-9 | 10-24 | 25-49 | 50-99 | 100+ |
| Less than 1 square foot per print | $18.00 | 16.00 | 12.00 | 10.00 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| 1-2 square feet per print | $12.00 | 11.00 | 10.00 | 8.00 | 7.00 | 6.00 |
| 2-4 square feet per print | $8.00 | 7.50 | 7.00 | 6.50 | 6.00 | 5.50 |
| Over 4 square feet per print | $6.00 | 5.50 | 5.25 | 5.00 | 4.75 | 4.50 |
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Image Pro Satin - 7mil This satin version of the popular Image Pro Gloss creates lower glare photo-quality images that are smear and moisture resistant with superior longevity. Excellent for indoor and outdoor signage, posters, photo enlargements and economical art prints. Can be laminated for extra durability. Expected longevity in excess of 100 years indoors and 2 years outdoors with lamination. |
Printing Prices
The sizes below are examples only. You are not restricted to these sizes. See the Cost Per Square Foot section to calculate the cost for other sizes.
| Size | Single | 2 -9 | 10-24 | 25-49 | 50-99 | 100+ |
| 11 x 14 | $13.00 | 12.00 | 11.00 | 9.00 | 7.00 | 6.00 |
| 16 x 20 | $18.00 | 17.00 | 16.00 | 14.00 | 13.00 | 12.00 |
| 22 x 28 | $26.00 | 24.00 | 22.00 | 21.00 | 20.00 | 19.00 |
| 24 x 36 | $36.00 | 33.00 | 32.00 | 30.00 | 29.00 | 27.00 |
| 30 x 40 | $50.00 | 46.00 | 44.00 | 42.00 | 40.00 | 38.00 |
| 40 x 60 | $100.00 | 92.00 | 88.00 | 83.00 | 79.00 | 75.00 |
| 48 x 96 | $192.00 | 176.00 | 168.00 | 160.00 | 152.00 | 144.00 |
| 60 x 120 | $300.00 | 275.00 | 263.00 | 250.00 | 238.00 | 225.00 |
| or Cost per Square Foot | Single | 2-9 | 10-24 | 25-49 | 50-99 | 100+ |
| Less than 1 square foot per print | $18.00 | 16.00 | 12.00 | 10.00 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| 1-2 square feet per print | $12.00 | 11.00 | 10.00 | 8.00 | 7.00 | 6.00 |
| 2-4 square feet per print | $8.00 | 7.50 | 7.00 | 6.50 | 6.00 | 5.50 |
| Over 4 square feet per print | $6.00 | 5.50 | 5.25 | 5.00 | 4.75 | 4.50 |
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Image Pro Gloss - 7mil This photobase paper creates photo-quality images that are smear and moisture resistant with superior indoor and outdoor fade resistance. Excellent for indoor and outdoor signage, posters, photo enlargements and economical art prints. Can be laminated for extra durability. Expected longevity in excess of 100 years indoors and 2 years outdoors with lamination. |
Printing Prices
The sizes below are examples only. You are not restricted to these sizes. See the Cost Per Square Foot section to calculate the cost for other sizes.
| Size | Single | 2 -9 | 10-24 | 25-49 | 50-99 | 100+ |
| 11 x 14 | $13.00 | 12.00 | 11.00 | 9.00 | 7.00 | 6.00 |
| 16 x 20 | $18.00 | 17.00 | 16.00 | 14.00 | 13.00 | 12.00 |
| 22 x 28 | $26.00 | 24.00 | 22.00 | 21.00 | 20.00 | 19.00 |
| 24 x 36 | $36.00 | 33.00 | 32.00 | 30.00 | 29.00 | 27.00 |
| 30 x 40 | $50.00 | 46.00 | 44.00 | 42.00 | 40.00 | 38.00 |
| 40 x 60 | $100.00 | 92.00 | 88.00 | 83.00 | 79.00 | 75.00 |
| 48 x 96 | $192.00 | 176.00 | 168.00 | 160.00 | 152.00 | 144.00 |
| 60 x 120 | $300.00 | 275.00 | 263.00 | 250.00 | 238.00 | 225.00 |
| or Cost per Square Foot | Single | 2-9 | 10-24 | 25-49 | 50-99 | 100+ |
| Less than 1 square foot per print | $18.00 | 16.00 | 12.00 | 10.00 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| 1-2 square feet per print | $12.00 | 11.00 | 10.00 | 8.00 | 7.00 | 6.00 |
| 2-4 square feet per print | $8.00 | 7.50 | 7.00 | 6.50 | 6.00 | 5.50 |
| Over 4 square feet per print | $6.00 | 5.50 | 5.25 | 5.00 | 4.75 | 4.50 |
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Premium Semi Matte Photo Paper - 300 gsm This professional photo paper offers excellent color and a heavy 300 gsm weight. The semi-matte finish is the lowest gloss level available in a professional photo paper. This paper is moisture and smudge resistant, but susceptible to scratching so we recommend careful handling and framing behind glass. Approximate longevity of 80-100 years. Oil by Kinuko Y. Craft |
Printing Prices
The sizes below are examples only. You are not restricted to these sizes. See the Cost Per Square Foot section to calculate the cost for other sizes.
| Size | Single | 2-4 | 5-9 | 10-24 | 25+ |
| 8 x 10 | $19.00 | 11.00 | 9.00 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| 11 x 14 | $20.00 | 18.00 | 15.00 | 14.00 | 11.00 |
| 16 x 20 | $31.00 | 27.00 | 22.00 | 20.00 | 18.00 |
| 18 x 24 | $36.00 | 30.00 | 27.00 | 24.00 | 21.00 |
| 24 x 30 | $60.00 | 50.00 | 45.00 | 40.00 | 35.00 |
| 24 x 36 | $72.00 | 60.00 | 54.00 | 48.00 | 42.00 |
| 30 x 40 | $100.00 | 83.00 | 75.00 | 67.00 | 58.00 |
| 40 x 60 | $200.00 | 167.00 | 150.00 | 133.00 | 117.00 |
| or Cost per Square Foot | Single | 2-4 | 5-9 | 10-24 | 25+ |
| Less than 1 square foot per print | $34.00 | 19.00 | 17.00 | 14.00 | 11.00 |
| 1-2 square feet per print | $19.00 | 17.00 | 14.00 | 13.00 | 10.00 |
| 2-3 square feet per print | $14.00 | 12.00 | 10.00 | 9.00 | 8.00 |
| Over 3 square feet per print | $12.00 | 10.00 | 9.00 | 8.00 | 7.00 |
Suggested Finishing Materials
Laminates
Vinyl Laminate - 4 Mil
These pressure sensitive laminates are available in gloss, luster or matte finishes. They offer surface protection and can change the finish of your print to suit your display environment. When a high-gloss finish is desired, and glare is not a concern, gloss is the appropriate choice. Keep in mind that a gloss finish will show flaws, scratches and fingerprints more than any other laminate. Luster and matte offer the same protection without these disadvantages.
Lamination Prices
| Total Square Footage of Job | Cost per Square Foot |
| Less than 1 square foot | $12.00 |
| 1-2 square feet | $7.00 |
| 2-4 square feet | $5.00 |
| Over 4 square feet | $2.00 |
Polycarbonate Laminate - 5 and 10 Mil
These pressure sensitive laminates, also know as Lexan, are the most durable available. They resist scratches, abrasion and chemicals, and their textured velvet finish hides fingerprints and diffuses glare. They also provide a unique optical technology that prevents the laminate from making the print darker or dulling the color.
5 Mil Polycarbonate Prices
| Total Square Footage of Job | Cost per Square Foot |
| Less than 1 square foot | $18.00 |
| 1-2 square feet | $9.00 |
| 2-4 square feet | $6.00 |
| Over 4 square feet | $3.00 |
10 Mil Polycarbonate Prices
| Total Square Footage of Job | Cost per Square Foot |
| Less than 1 square foot | $24.00 |
| 1-2 square feet | $12.00 |
| 2-4 square feet | $9.00 |
| Over 4 square feet | $4.00 |
Permanent Adhesive
This pressure sensitive adhesive turns any print into a decal, complete with peel-off release liner. We can apply the adhesive and either send the print rolled for mounting to the surface of your choice, or mount the print for you to a variety of substrates. See the Mounting Materials section for more information.
Lamination Prices
| Total Square Footage of Job | Cost per Square Foot |
| Less than 1 square foot | $12.00 |
| 1-2 square feet | $7.00 |
| 2-4 square feet | $5.00 |
| Over 4 square feet | $2.00 |
Mounting Materials
Posterboard
Also called matte board, railroad board and chip board, all are paper based boards used as economical mounting substrates. Not as rigid as foamboard, but thinner for applications where the thickness of the finished print is important.
Mounting Substrate Prices
| Total Square Footage of Job | Cost per Square Foot |
| Less than 1 square foot | $12.00 |
| 1-2 square feet | $7.00 |
| 2-4 square feet | $5.00 |
| Over 4 square feet | $2.00 |
Foamcore
This 3/16 inch thick foam board has a polystyrene core with paper facing. It's great for short term displays or jobs on a tight budget, but it's too easily dented when handled for long term or abusive environments. Available in black, or white by request.
Mounting Substrate Prices
| Total Square Footage of Job | Cost per Square Foot |
| Less than 1 square foot | $12.00 |
| 1-2 square feet | $7.00 |
| 2-4 square feet | $5.00 |
| Over 4 square feet | $2.00 |
Gatorfoam
This foam board has a styrofoam polystyrene core with a Luxcell veneer and is available in thicknesses of 3/16 and 1/2 inch. It's much more durable and harder than foamcore making it more suitable in situations where it will be handled frequently, but the corners will still dent with impact so careful handling is recommended. Available in black, or white by request.
3/16 Gatorfoam Prices
| Total Square Footage of Job | Cost per Square Foot |
| Less than 1 square foot | $18.00 |
| 1-2 square feet | $9.00 |
| 2-4 square feet | $6.00 |
| Over 4 square feet | $3.00 |
1/2 Gatorfoam Prices
| Total Square Footage of Job | Cost per Square Foot |
| Less than 1 square foot | $22.00 |
| 1-2 square feet | $12.00 |
| 2-4 square feet | $10.00 |
| Over 4 square feet | $7.00 |
Sintra
This expanded PVC plastic board is available in a variety of thicknesses, but 3mm and 6mm are the most popular for mounting. It's water resistant and fire retardant, making is desirable for display applications. Since it's a solid board, it's more durable than foamcore or gatorfoam, but it's also heavier and not as rigid. It also expands and contracts with temperature changes, up to .05 mil/ft per degree F.
3mm Sintra Prices
| Total Square Footage of Job | Cost per Square Foot |
| Less than 1 square foot | $18.00 |
| 1-2 square feet | $9.00 |
| 2-4 square feet | $6.00 |
| Over 4 square feet | $3.00 |
6mm Sintra Prices
| Total Square Footage of Job | Cost per Square Foot |
| Less than 1 square foot | $22.00 |
| 1-2 square feet | $12.00 |
| 2-4 square feet | $10.00 |
| Over 4 square feet | $7.00 |
Our Recommendations
For the most inexpensive print, the Satin Photo Paper offers tremendous image quality, but like the Kodak photo paper, the longevity will only be about 2-5 years indoors if kept out of direct sunlight. Of these, the Kodak is the heaviest, the weight of traditional photo prints.
For prints with greater longevity, the Matte Lithography Paper produces exceptional quality and a moisture and smudge resistant image that will last indoors for over 100 years. It is the heaviest of any of the papers at 13mil and 270 gsm, and is excellent for framing.
If you want traditional photo weight and great longevity without a completely flat finish, then the Image Pro Satin or Gloss are your best choices. They have a longevity of up to 100 years, and excellent image quality, and while they are more durable than some photo papers, they should still be framed under glass like all papers.
For more artistic media choices, the Sunset Textured Fine Art Paper and Gloss Decor Canvas are the most economical choices in each category. For other art media choices, see our Giclee Reproduction page.
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