What is the standard bleed for posters?

We require a 0.125 inch bleed on all sides for full bleed printing.

Do you offer design services?

Yes, we offer Free Graphic Design Setup with every order to ensure your file is print-ready.

Affordable Poster Printing | Free Design + Fast Delivery

Name: Affordable Poster Printing
Brand: cheapfastprinting
Rating: 4.80 (1187 reviews)
Author: CheapFastPrinting Editorial Team

All you need to know about our Custom Printed Posters

Published: January 27, 2025 | Last Updated: January 27, 2025 | CheapFastPrinting Editorial Team

Affordable Poster Printing with Premium Quality

✨ EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Free Poster Design Setup

Need quick poster design setup? We help you combine images and text quickly to get started with your affordable poster printing order. For more sophisticated graphic design, we suggest opting for our paid poster design service. Send us your logo, images, and text to begin!

Custom glossy 18x24 poster on a creative desk

Vibrant 100lb Gloss Text Posters

Looking for affordable poster printing that delivers professional results? Our poster printing services enable you to create a massive impact in your marketing returns without breaking your budget. Whether you're promoting a concert, launching a new product, or decorating an office space, our affordable poster printing with vivid colors will demand attention.

Our poster quality stands ready to compete against any top poster print competitor worldwide. We use high-end, top-of-the-line offset and digital print machinery to produce our posters, ensuring you'll 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"x17" up to 24"x36" large format posters for wall displays with total perfection every inch.

More than paper, our posters are marketing tools designed to grab and keep attention longer. This is achieved through the combination of high-gloss coating and ultra-thick poster paper that ensures your brand or art is perceived as professional and established.

How Affordable Poster Printing Works: Idea to Print

We've simplified the affordable poster printing process. No confusing jargon—four simple steps to get your posters delivered.

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1. Choose Specs

Think about size and quantity needed for your project, stock paper is important too. We offer quantities from 25 to 100,000+.

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2. Upload or Design or lets make one!

Upload your artwork files in any format (JPG recommended) or let our Free Poster Design Team set up your file for you.

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3. HD Printing

We run the print using 500 line-screen technology for ultra-sharp images and vivid colors.

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4. Fast Shipping

Your posters are carefully packed flat and shipped to your door.

Poster Paper Stocks That Feel As Good As They Look

We've found that thicker, stiffer posters generate better viewer reactions. The tactile effect of thicker poster paper adds attraction and signals strong presence. We ensure your affordable poster printing design looks and feels strong, even with our standard 100lb Gloss Book paper. Here's what each paper stock works best for:

Macro comparison of 100lb gloss vs matte poster paper texture

Glossy (Left) vs. Matte (Right) Textures

Which Poster Paper is Right for Your Affordable Poster Printing Project?

100lb Gloss Book (Top Seller): Our default paper and most popular choice for affordable poster printing. The paper, ink, and shine coat create a beautiful glossy finish that reflects light smoothly and professionally, making colors pop. This paper feels like heavy high-end magazine stock. Ideal for promotional posters and event posters that need hand-outs.
100lb Gloss Cover: Need a stiffer poster? Scale up to cover paper with all the same beautiful characteristics but thicker. Perfect for wall posters that need to stand on easels or hang without corner curling.
80lb Gloss Book: The budget-friendly option for affordable poster printing, common for event posters handed out or rolled for multiple destinations. Easier to distribute. Perfect for promotional posters, event handouts, and retail posters where volume and budget matter.
Matte / Satin Finish: Planning to write on posters? This glare-free option looks sophisticated and professional. Preferred for text-heavy designs, restaurant wall menus, art prints under glass, scientific posters, and indoor posters.

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 posters include Aqueous (AQ) coating that adds protection against weather, scuffing, and damage during transit and hand-outs.

Affordable Poster Printing: How to Choose the Perfect Size

Poster size guide comparison 11x17 18x24 24x36

Small (11" x 17"): The mini-poster size, almost like a flyer. This affordable poster printing 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 affordable poster printing. Used for promotional posters, event posters, band posters, campaign posters, and retail posters. This size dominates visual attention in windows or display tables without being oversized. Perfect for:

Retail promotions and advertising posters
Concert promotions and event announcements
Industry employee safety cards and instructions
Indoor posters for office displays

Large (24" x 36"): The real deal for large format posters. 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 posters.

Affordable Poster Printing: Technical Specifications

These are our current web-offered specs for affordable poster printing. If you need a different size or paper stock, we're open to quoting a custom poster order that fits your needs.

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+)

Pro Tip: Preparing Your Poster Design File

We've gathered quick-setup tips for best results in your affordable poster printing project. Follow these three golden rules:

1. Resolution (DPI)

We recommend designs at 300dpi or higher for affordable poster printing. 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—they'll look blurry when printing large format posters.

2. CMYK Color

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 in your affordable poster printing project.

3. Bleed Area

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 area, creating the bleed effect that makes your poster look printed edge-to-edge.

Confused? Our design team can set up your poster design within a day or two, completely free of charge.

Who Uses Our Affordable Poster Printing Services?

Collage showing posters at a music festival and in a retail store window

From Concerts to Storefronts

🎵 Bands & Events

From local parking events and yard sales to massive festivals and lineup announcements, bands and event organizers use our affordable poster printing services to keep promotional posters and event posters within budget.

🛍️ Retail & Sales

Window display posters are must-haves for retail shops. Promotional posters like "End of Season Sale" convert well. UV gloss coating protects retail posters from sun damage and fading, making them perfect for outdoor posters and indoor posters.

🎓 Scientific Research

Presenting your thesis? Our large format poster printing handles complex charts, small text, and data visualizations with precision. Print 1 to 150 units without offset printer setup costs, perfect for custom posters and full color posters.

Download Poster Guidelines Template

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.

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