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Poster printing in Calgary
Event posters, store promos, trade show graphics or a big print for the office wall. Tell us the size and we'll print it here.
Quick answer
SURE Print Foothills prints custom posters in Calgary in nearly any size, for events, retail promotions, trade shows, schools and decor. Smaller posters run on our Xerox digital presses and larger sizes print on HP Latex large format printers. We offer several papers and substrates, plus design help if you need artwork built from scratch.
Posters are still one of the cheapest ways to get noticed in a specific place. A gig poster on a coffee shop board in Kensington. A sale poster in your front window on 17th Ave. A safety poster in the shop lunchroom. A big photo print for a trade show booth at the BMO Centre.
We print small runs of event posters on our digital presses and switch to HP Latex large format printers when the size goes up. Latex inks are water-based, so prints come off dry and ready to handle. Tell us where the poster is going to hang and for how long, and we'll suggest a paper or substrate that fits. A one-week indoor event and a window that faces the afternoon sun need different materials.
Options
Poster types and materials
Event and promo posters
Concerts, fundraisers, sales and grand openings. Short runs printed quickly on digital presses.
Large format posters
Big prints on HP Latex printers for trade shows, lobbies, retail displays and wall decor.
Photo and art prints
Higher quality papers for photography, artwork and framed office pieces.
Rigid and mounted posters
Prints mounted to a rigid backing or printed on coroplast so they stand on an easel or hang without curling.
Window posters
Posters designed for storefront glass. We can also print window graphics in vinyl when you want something longer lasting.
What to expect
How your posters order works
- 1
Tell us size and location
Where it hangs and how long it needs to last decides the material.
- 2
Check your file
We check resolution and bleed. Low-resolution images blow up badly at poster size, so we flag problems before printing.
- 3
Proof
You approve a proof of the layout and colours before we print anything.
- 4
Print and finish
We print, trim and mount or laminate as needed, then you pick up or we ship.
What people print posters for
- Concerts, festivals and community events
- Retail sales and window promotions
- Trade show and conference displays
- Workplace safety and information posters
- School projects, science fairs and presentations
- Photography, artwork and office decor
Getting your file ready for poster size
The number one issue we see is an image pulled off a website or social post. It looks fine on a phone and turns into blocks when it's printed at 24 x 36. Use the original photo from the camera, and build the design at the final size (or at least the right proportions) with a little bleed around the edges. If you're stuck, send what you have. We'll tell you honestly how it will print.
FAQ
Posters questions
How much does poster printing cost in Calgary?
The price depends on size, quantity, the paper or substrate, and finishing like mounting or lamination. One large mounted print and fifty small event posters are priced very differently. Send us the size and quantity and we'll email a quote.
What size posters can you print?
We print small posters on our digital presses and much larger sizes on our HP Latex large format printers. Tell us the size you need and we'll confirm the best way to produce it.
What resolution does my poster file need?
Higher is better, especially for photos. Images taken from websites or social media usually aren't large enough for poster sizes. We check every file and will let you know if anything looks soft before printing.
Can you mount posters on a rigid board?
Yes. We can mount prints to a rigid backing or print directly on coroplast for displays, easels and signs that need to stand up.
Ready when you are
Ready to order posters?
Tell us what you need and we'll email you a detailed quote. Or just bring your files by the shop. You don't need an appointment.