Poster Printing

London Poster Printing Services

Why Your Company Should Use Posters

Posters are a surefire way of marketing and advertising for all types of businesses. They are flexible working inside out and will offer unlimited space for creativity. What’s more, posters are rapidly becoming an excellent way to get your message to consumers who matter for various reasons. Large poster printing in the UK is a great way to promote your company brand. Here is why you should print posters for your brand:

Low-cost Posters

Posters are not only easy on the pocket but also offer a higher ROI when compared to magazine and newspaper ads. A high-quality poster can cost very little, depending on the size and design. And with a team of hourly workers or interns distributing them, the cost of distributing them is also low. When you compare all these expenses plus the longevity of the message to the price of an ad in a local paper, the value is very clear.

Active Response from Paper

People who come across posters are those who stay or work within the area. Whether they are going to work or going back home, people are likely to see posters easily by the locals. Now, a good poster should have call-to-action phrases that encourage viewers to take action instantly. It can be in form of navigating to a certain site, visiting a shop or making a phone call.

Poster for Ongoing and Long-term Exposure

Posters are not only accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, but they also have a long shelf life than other print media. Depending on the timeliness of the information you are passing across, your poster could stay up for weeks, months and even years if placed at the right place.

Strategic London Shop for Fast Delivery

One of the main advantages of posters is that you can put them almost everywhere and can be seen by almost everybody at any time. They can also be placed strategically to target a certain market sector. For example, a bookshop can situate its posters near schools target students and parents.

Impressive and unique poster printing services will always get noticed by customers, so it is important that the design of your poster is on point. Look for a company that has the capacity to print the right poster for the ad or promotion. This basically means going for a service that can use the appropriate materials and deliver on time.

Our posters are available in a range of sizes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What If I Don’t Have a Poster Design?

You can start with an outline if you don’t already have a poster design. There are various options for designing your poster. And the easiest way to get started is using a sketching application that will generate a high-resolution poster print.

1. First, decide what you want your poster to look like.
2. Choose a pre-made poster sample.
3. Decide on a color scheme and brand logo.
4. Include a clear call to action on the poster.
5. High-quality pictures and stock photos.
6. And use software like Adobe Illustrator, Picasa, Microsoft PowerPoint, or Adobe InDesign.

Which Paper Stock Is Best?

Choosing the right paper stock is important for your poster printing. Here we are including some of the facts important for choosing the best paper stock.

• For High-Resolution Images: The 100gsm Image Impact Plus papers are perfect for digital printing and corporate presentations.
• Hybrid Printing: 135 gsm Nautilus classic recycled is perfect for green products.
• Whiteness and Smoothness: 160gsm Super Smooth Uncoated gives excellent opacity and whiteness.
• Silk Finish: 130gsm Claro Silk is perfect and produces first-class poster printing results.
• High Gloss Finish: 130gsm Claro Gloss gives the posters a much higher and glossy finish.

What Poster Sizes Are Available?

We at UrgentPrinting, have added five poster printing sizes for you to choose from. These are for different needs and applications.

• A0 Posters: These posters are 1189841 mm in size and are perfect for attention-grabbing ideas. These are perfect for architectural and design sites.
• A1 Posters: These posters are 841 mm in length and 594 mm in width. They can be used for any purpose and are mostly for hanging with relevant information.
• A2 Posters: These are 594mm long and 420mm wide and are best suited for events and promotions.
• A3 Posters: 420 mm x 297 mm. These posters are for indoor use and are perfect for hanging art on the wall.
• A4 Posters: these are best for brochures and pamphlets. The dimensions are 297mm x 210mm, and you can also order them in bulk.

Where Are the Best Places to Put Posters?

You may hang your posters wherever you wish, and they can be instructive or just for decoration. But the best part about posters is that they will draw the audience’s attention or just bring color to the walls. We’ve included the ideal locations to put the posters here.

• Bus/train station
• Airport is
• School/college campus
• Restaurants and cafes
• Offices
• Hotels and pubs
• Events
• Billboards
• Bulletin Boards
• Public Places
• Waiting Lounges
• Private Rooms
• Library
• convention halls, etc.

What Is the Best Paper to Print Posters On?

Poster printing will depend completely on what kind of application you are aiming for. But here are the best poster sizes for general use:

• A2(594×420mm)
• A3(420×297mm)
• A4(297×210mm)
• The best types of Paper:
• Uncoated 160gsm super smooth
• 135gsm recycled Nautilus classic
• Image Impact Plus 100gsm

Can I Have My Posters Printed in Custom Sizes?

Yes, you can. Contact us to discuss your requirements. Of course, you can stick to the poster sizes we’ve provided and order online. These are all quite standard for any of the results. They are as follows:

• A0=16×A4
• A1=8×A4
• A2=4×A4
• A3=2×A4
• A4=210×297mm
• A5=½× A4
• A6=¼×A4

Paper Info for Print

100gsm Image Impact Plus

A high-quality premium paper with exceptional smoothness for excellent colour reproduction on laser printers, multifunctional copiers and digital production presses.

• FSC® certified and awarded with European Eco label,
• Excellent colour reproduction
• Applications: digital printing, corporate presentations,
• reports and company communications

135gsm Nautilus Classic Recycled,

Our eco friendly choice. A combination of an authentic recycled paper shade with a strong environmental profile. Nautilus Classic has a unique surface for ink density and sharp detail, it allows double-sided printing with no show-through due to its high opacity. Works great for poster prints and photos.

• Hybrid Printing Technology
• Colorlok Technology
• FSC Recycled Certified
• EU eco label
• Blue Angel Certification
• 100% post-consumer recycled paper
• 5 Green Star System

140gsm Edixion (Wood Free)

Wood free uncoated, quality offset paper for personalised business communications.

• Excellent whiteness
• Great for writing on
• High bulk
• High opacity
• Consistently smooth surface
• Ideal for all long print-runs
• Environmentally friendly – ECF pulp, FSC® certified, and EU eco label. Green Star rating – 4.

160gsm Super Smooth Uncoated

IMAGE DIGICOLOR Uncoated papers specially developed for colour laser printers, copiers and digital colour presses, this product produces beautiful images, photos and crisp text

• Excellent level of whiteness
• High opacity and smoothness
• High level of stiffness
• Excellent dimensional stability
• Tested and approved by leading equipment manufacturers
• FSC® & EU Eco Label for environmental peace of mind

170gsm XEROX COLOTECH+ SILK COATED

A two-sided silk coated paper that offers near offset print quality from your digital printer. The low gloss finish produces beautiful images and crisp text. Great for personalised photo prints.

• This product is FSC Certified.
• Unparalleled performance
• Market leading product
• Sustainable sourcing
• Excellent whiteness
• High opacity

350gsm XEROX COLOTECH+

Colotech+ is the benchmark paper for digital colour poster prints. The uncoated super smooth finish ensures brilliant colour contrast and pin sharp images each and every time.

• Unparalleled performance
• Market leading product
• Sustainable sourcing
• Excellent whiteness
• High opacity
• FSC certified products incorporate ColorLok® technology

350gsm Post Card (Dense Fibre)

Print Speed offers consistently high quality across both paper and poster prints, with extra smoothness, high opacity and superior bulk.

• Consistent quality
• Excellent printability
• Quality print
• Excellent whiteness and smoothness
• High opacity

Matt Laminate 28 Mic / Gloss Laminate 27 Mic

Gives the highest levels of adhesion for the most unforgiving and tricky digital print. In classic gloss or matt finishes, our laminate is tough and reliable.