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Need a quick print design setup? We can help you combine images and text quickly to get started with your affordable poster printing order without spending a cent. For more sophisticated graphic design projects, we suggest opting for our paid print design service. Just send us your logo, images, and text to begin!
Are you looking for affordable poster printing that actually delivers professional results? Our poster printing services enable you to create a massive impact in your marketing returns without breaking your budget. Whether you are promoting a concert, launching a new product, or decorating an office space, our custom displays with vivid colors will demand attention. We guarantee that your message will pop off the wall.
Our print quality stands ready to compete against any top competitor worldwide. We use high-end, top-of-the-class Heidelberg Offset and digital print machinery to produce our poster prints, so we are confident you will never have any complaint about our product output quality. We leverage 500LPI Hybrid Offset technology as well as Konica Minolta digital presses to produce perfect 11" x 17" up to 24" x 36" poster prints for wall displays with total perfection in every inch.
More than just paper stock, our poster prints are marketing tools designed to grab and keep attention for longer. This is achieved through the combination of high-gloss coating and ultra-thick paper stock that ensures your brand or art is perceived as professional and established.
We have simplified the affordable poster printing process. No confusing jargon, just four simple steps to get your prints delivered.
Think about size and quantity needed for your project, stock paper is important too. We offer quantities from 25 to 100,000+.
Upload your artwork files in any format (JPG recommended) or let our Free print Design Team set up your file for you.
We run the print using 500 line-screen technology for ultra-sharp images and vivid colors.
Your prints are carefully packed flat and shipped to your door.
We have found that thicker, stiffer poster prints generate better viewer reactions. The tactile effect of thicker print paper adds attraction and signals a strong presence. We ensure your design looks and feels strong, even with our standard 100lb Gloss Book paper stock. Here is what each paper stock works best for:
Our paper providers ensure these papers come from trusted brands committed to planet safety. We use soy-based, eco-friendly inks that deliver true-to-life CMYK deep-blacks and color reproduction. All our glossy prints include Aqueous (AQ) coating that adds protection against weather, scuffing, and damage during transit.
Small (11" x 17"): The mini-print size, almost like a large flyer. This size works for community bulletin boards, shop windows, and easy handouts. Light enough to roll up and transport easily.
Medium (18" x 24"): The standard size for bulk poster printing. Used for promotional materials, event signage, band promotions, campaign displays, and retail signage. This size dominates visual attention in windows or display tables without being oversized. Perfect for:
Large (24" x 36"): The real deal for large format poster printing. Some call it the Blockbuster size because it matches standard movie posters seen in theaters (often 27x40, but 24x36 is the commercial standard). This size creates maximum impact and exposure for indoor and outdoor signage.
These are our current web-offered specs. But, if you need a different size or paper stock, we are always open to quoting a custom poster order that fits your needs. Contact us!
| Feature | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Standard Sizes | 11" x 17", 18" x 24", 24" x 36", 27" x 40" (Movie Standard) |
| Paper Options | 100lb Gloss Book, 100lb Gloss Cover, 80lb Gloss Book, 16pt Cardstock |
| Print Quality | 500lpi Hybrid Offset Printing (Ultra-High Definition) |
| Coating | Aqueous (AQ) Gloss Coating (Scuff resistant) or High Gloss UV |
| Bleed Requirement | 0.125" (1/8 inch) on all sides for full bleed printing |
| Turnaround | 2-4 Business Days (Next Day Rush Available) |
| Minimum Order | As low as 25 pieces (Bulk discounts apply at 500+) |
We have gathered quick-setup tips for best results in your print print project. Follow these three golden rules:
We recommend designs at 300dpi or higher. Some customers notice sharper text and images at 350dpi, so scaling up to 350 DPI (Dots Per Inch) works even better. Avoid copying and pasting online images that are usually 72dpi, as they will look blurry when printing large format prints.
For low quantities (1 to 150), we use digital printing technology and require RGB (Red Green Blue) color settings. For bulk orders over 150 units, we use industrial single-setup printers with CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) ink. Convert your file to CMYK mode to avoid color shifts.
We recommend adding 0.25" wide and vertically, or 0.125" to each side. Drag background artwork outside this section so part extends beyond the cutting line, creating the bleed effect that makes your print look printed edge-to-edge.
Confused? Don't worry. Our design team can set up your print design within a day or two, completely free of charge.
From local parking events and yard sales to massive festivals and lineup announcements, bands and event organizers leverage our bulk poster printing services to keep promotional materials within a low budget.
Window displays are must-haves for retail shops. Promotional materials like "End of Season Sale" convert well. Our UV gloss coating protects retail signage from sun damage and fading, making them perfect for outdoor and indoor displays.
Presenting your thesis? Our large format poster printing handles complex charts, small text, and data visualizations with absolute precision. Print 1 to 150 units without offset printer setup costs.
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We have put together all the needed guideline templates for poster printing at CheapFASTprinting.com. Find sizes like 11x17, 18x24, 24x36, and more! Click to download and mount your design or start building on top of it. Remember to keep it in CMYK format and 300+dpi resolution.
Compare our print prices against the big retail chains. Same paper, same quality, drastically lower prices.
*Prices based on market research of standard retail rates for 100lb Gloss Book (or equivalent) as of 2024. Competitor prices may vary by location.
Glossy or Matte decision will mostly depend on your needs and marketing intentions, the gloss finish if our best seller because it has a nice layer of shine that makes the colors look deeper and nicer, photos will pop more with gloss finish. While the matte works best for prints that needs to be written on, or if the location has a lights pointing at the print it will look better if matte to avoid the glare.
Our standard turnaround for bulk poster printing is 2-4 business days for printing, packing and shipping them out. But if you need them faster we have also the digital print option that can ship as fast as next day! Make sure to approve your art before 10am that is the production cutting off time.
Yes, we offer free-qr codes, free design fixes and free design setup for prints and any other printing product in our website. If you wish us to setup a free design setup for you, we can take care of it so you don’t need to worry about safe zones, bleed, margins and none of that. We can even make a new logo from scratch!
We have been upgrading to use top-of-the-line printer machines (Offset Lithography) for bulk orders (150+). We also leverage from the gang-run job setup strategy where we merge massive sheet with others customer orders, splitting the setup cost. This lets us give you premium ink quality for pennies per unit compared to expensive digital copies.
To explain it in easy language, do you remember when we were at school and there were some specific sheets that needed to be laminated? In these cases we got our sheet inside a lamination cover, and melted it onto our sheet resulting in extra protection to our sheet, it look glossier, shiner and was ultra protected. This is the same principle of the Aqueous coating we spray on top of the print ink for extra gloss and protection.
We can guess the size of your frame, but don’t rely on our guess, its better for you to measure the frame and provide us with the exact needed print size. If you bought the frame in local popular stores like IKEA or Target, we might be seeing a size of about 24" x 36". But if you bought a light-box, like the ones on the hallways in the movie theater, then we are looking at something like a large cinema lightbox size, you need 27" x 40" (also known as "One-Sheet").
Bleed makes your print look very professional because it feels like the ink was printed all the way to the edge of the paper instead of leaving a white border all around the print. No printer will print to the very edge or it will be a very messy disaster to do, instead we trim out the white part of the paper to cause a visual Bleed effect. To avoid the white edges on your print, your background image needs to extend 0.125 inches beyond the final size on each side (top, bottom, left and right). If you need help with these, we have a design team ready to help you extend your background, free of charge too.
Of course, modern phones are using very large image technology that works perfect for regular print size images inclusion, so we can say that, usually, yes! However, for large prints (18x24 and up), we recommend checking that your file is at least 300 DPI. When you upload your file, our team checks the quality and will warn you if it looks pixelated before we print.
Most of our paper stock are ‘paper-based’ stock, while we know that the AQ coating can help the water slide through the print without damaging it, we would not recommend harder expose to water. Long term rain or exposure to water will cause it harm. If you need a weather proof marketing tool, we would suggest opting for our vinyl banner solution.
Depending on the size of the prints and quantity, it becomes practical to roll up the prints sometimes, but if you order thicker paper stock, we need to figure a way to pack it flat. So it will vary a lot depending on your selection.
David K.
"The free AQ coating actually makes a huge difference. They arrived without a single scratch. Will use again for our next concert."
Sarah Jenkins
"I was worried about the file setup, but the free design team fixed my bleed lines in like 20 mins. Print quality is 10/10."
Mike R.
"Fast shipping. The 80lb gloss is perfect for street handouts. Not too heavy, not too flimsy."
Instant totals with standard turnaround included and transparent pricing.
See sample pricing for popular quantities below—no hidden fees, just clear rates.
| Popular Quantity | Price / Poster | Total |
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All prices include standard (3-5 day) turnaround. Rush and Express options available at checkout.
