Staples in the large format printing arsenal; both in color and in black and white. And let us see how they behave.
In B&W; Now, Staples is doing better. They can print documents up to 36 inches in width (as long as you can make a roll, and you’ll never have a document that big). The price is also once, much cheaper, compared to many other places. It is $0.50 a square foot. How do you measure? I’ll cover it near the end of the article.
Now, you’ve heard of a cheap and average printer, but what if you need a wider range, and of course how is the quality? If you want something bigger, all of the Staples have a larger hub so the “Hub” is not unlike the hub of a bicycle. They have larger printing capabilities and can print up to 42 inches in width.
Quality, generally good. The reason I say this is usually because the machine they use tends to mess up. So you are at great risk of some gray lines appearing in your document. Most of the time, the error is quite subtle. But there have been times when the whole region is illegible. Always make sure you check your document before you receive it from them. They are good about getting things done, and if needed again, they tend to do it faster (unless their schedule can’t be adjusted, then it will be done as soon as they are stopped in business).
Generally good for cheap designs or banners (since the paper is only 20lb, that means it’s pretty thin), not too useful for intensive graphics. So they keep B&W; to designs or banners with a message on them, and maybe one graphic.
And their color is a variety.
Staples offers two types of colored paper, a matte finish and a glossy finish. While I know some people like matte paper, I would go for glossy. The mat feels like regular paper (just a little thicker), and the curls have heavy ink saturation. It shines better, is denser, and looks more like the real poster.
Lengths of color prints are available up to 24 inches wide, and 36 (for most paper types) at the center of the printer. But unlike B&W; There are many different types of printing papers available at the center. For example: standard paper mesh, different vinyl types, glossy thicker; etc. While they are usually more expensive (somewhat the same price as in store) they are worth it for large projects. Also, all types of reverse paper have a different maximum size, so be sure to talk it over with Staples to help you before you decide what dimensions to make your poster.
Quality wise, color has less of a tendency to mess up than B&W.; There is a rare case where the ink does not dry completely and can be finished in a few minutes, this again is very rare. So you are safe here. Just make sure your design is at least 300 dpi, otherwise it will print very pixelated.
What about the price for a color poster? Unlike B&W; What I saw in the affordable one, the color does not follow.
At the time of this article, every square foot is $8. The most common rear sizes are 18×24 and 24×36. Both, at this price, are: $24 and $48 respectively. You won’t find a deal here, but everything else is a good impression.
Now how can you find the square feet and thus estimate the cost of your project? It’s quite simple, actually. You take two dimensions, in the case of 18×24 you take 18 and 24, then multiply them. From this it becomes 432. After this, divide by 144, and you will have 3. Now let us say for square feet 2.1, or 3.6, will they be completely correct for you as a measure? No. If the match is over .1, as in case 2.1, they will be forced. Sometimes the partner is nice and will give it to you if it’s only .1 or .2, but they dictate their policy, no matter how much they go around, so that’s what you expect.
When the large format printing is launched, the partner will probably also try to mount plates or posters. This is generally done more for color, sometimes B&W; good posters with these additions.
The mounting panels in the barn are 24×36, and are larger in the center. The lamination is also thicker at the center, outside the charge, and wider. These look very good, but of course the additions cost more. Laminate is $0.50 a square foot, up from $2. However, those who usually say that they do not climb later, they also have a plate (for this, he just puts the plate). So the price is actually going up to $2.50 per square foot.
Posters can usually be printed within a day. But if it needs to be sent to the center, it can take up to a week.
