Printing In Large Format

When it comes to supplying artwork for display stands you will need to use a large format printer. As with any important print work, large format can be particularly daunting. When you make contact with a large format printer you will be supplied with a technical specification sheet. This will detail how the artwork should be set up and also how you should submit it to ensure it can be printed readily. For most display stands and display boards a large format inkjet printer will be used, or alternatively a DTM (direct to media) machine.

A process known as CMYK is used, along with additional versions of black, magenta and cyan. CMYK relates to the four colours used within the printer – cyan, magenta, yellow and finally, black. Using varieties of these colours, artwork can be replicated. Small dots of ink are printed onto the material being used in a diffused format.

The amount of dots per square inch is referred to as the resolution. DPI, or dots per square inch, will be referenced in the technical specification. The higher the DPI the better for your display stands as it will pick up more details from your image. When using logos and text, the enlargement will usually be calculated using a vector format whereby a calculation is used at points to enlarge an image.

Before your graphics are printed, the artwork is processed via an RIP – which is software that can translate the format of the artwork so that it can be positioned for the printer.

At Panelwarehouse.com we can help with all your exhibition display stands and requirements, including graphic design.