Announce an event, promote a product, or prepare for an exhibit with posters from U.S. Press
With full color printing and high quality paper stocks, your message will be brought to life. Posters can be printed on text weight paper for an economical solution or cover weight paper (80# or 100# cover) for a more premium option. Posters are printed single-sided with full color ink.
Size: 11” x 17”, 18” x 24”, or 22” x 28”
Paper: 100# Gloss or Dull Text, 80# Gloss or Dull Cover, or 100# Gloss or Dull Cover
Printing: Full Color Front, Blank Back (4/0)
Drilling: Three Hole Drilling (Optional)
Artwork: Print-Ready PDFs Preferred
Posters can be printed on 80# or 100# paper stock with or without gloss, or printed on 12 Pt C-2S Gloss Coated Cover, which is a thick, glossy cardstock.
Basic layout and print file guidelines:
Document size: Same size as final trim size of piece
Bleed: Set your bleed to .125" on all sides
Safe Area: Set your margins to .125" and keep all important elements (logos, text, and images that do not bleed) within these margins
Resolution: 300 PPI for all images is strongly recommended for best print quality
File Type: PDFs are preferred
Uploading files: You can upload files directly to this product page, or you can send files here.
If you need any help with creating your print ready artwork, please give us a call at 800-227-7377 or email us at info@uspress.com.
Proofing: After you place your order and upload your artwork, our prepress team will begin inspecting your files to ensure your document size, bleed lines, margins, image resolution, and more are correct in order for the best print quality.They will email you a soft proof (PDF) for your approval prior to printing. Soft proofing is an easy way to see what your finished product will look like and make sure the content is correct. However, soft proofing is not intended for exact color matching. Every monitor displays color differently, and on backlit screens, colors may appear lighter than the actual colors contained in your files. If color matching is critical, please give us a call at 800-227-7377 to order a hard proof.
Production Time: Production time begins after proof approval and is the time required to produce your order before it ships. It is calculated in business days, starting at the next occurrence of 9:00 AM Eastern on the 1st business day after the proof is approved. U.S. Press is closed Saturdays, Sundays and all major holidays; thus, these days are not included in the production schedule.
Posters FAQ
Are they printed single-sided or double-sided?
Our posters are printed full color single-sided.
How will the different paper choices affect the final product?
Paper choices will affect the weight, thickness, and shine (coating) of your posters.
What’s the difference between each paper choice?
You can choose between either a gloss or dull paper stock. Gloss stocks have a shiny, glossy appearance whereas dull stocks have a more flat, matte appearance. Next, decide on what weight/thickness you would like. Text weight paper is a lighter weight paper, similar to what you would find on the inside pages of a magazine. Cover weight paper is thicker and heavier, similar to what you would find on the cover of a magazine. The higher the number, the heavier the weight of the paper stock.
What’s the most popular paper for posters?
100# gloss text and 80# gloss cover are our most popular papers for posters.
Can you help me with my design?
Of course, our design team is standing by to help you in any way you might need. Please give us a call at 800-227-7377 for a fast design estimate.
