Large format printing in NYC
Digitech Printers makes large format prints at all three of our shops: Times Square, Penn Station and East Meadow. We print window graphics, wall graphics, backlit displays, posters and banners for indoor marketing and outdoor signs. You choose the material and finish. We manage color so the print matches your file, then mount or laminate it here if you need it.
What is large format printing?
Large format printing, also called wide format, is printing on rolls or sheets wider than a standard office printer can take. It’s used for posters, banners, window and wall graphics, backlit signs and trade show displays. The printer lays ink directly on paper, film or vinyl, so you can print one piece or many.
Window graphics
Printed adhesive vinyl goes on storefront glass for sales, openings and seasonal displays. For the Aquatalia store we turned a raw window into a finished retail display with printed adhesive vinyl and metallic elements. See retail window graphics we’ve produced.
Backlit displays
Duratrans is a backlit film for light boxes and displays lit from behind.
Posters and banners
Posters on gloss, matte or satin paper, and banners on vinyl banner material. See poster printing and vinyl banners.
Materials at a glance
| Material | Good for |
|---|---|
| Gloss, matte or satin paper | Posters, presentation prints, indoor displays |
| Duratrans | Light boxes and backlit signs |
| Adhesive vinyl | Window and wall graphics |
| Vinyl banner | Hanging banners, indoor or outdoor |
Sizes and equipment
- Maximum print width: up to 60″ on most of our printers, and up to 64″ on some.
- Printers: HP wide format and latex printers
Finishing and mounting
Large prints can be laminated in matte, gloss or satin, and mounted on Sintra, Gatorboard, foam board or acrylic. See foam board mounting.
Installation
Yes. Our dedicated installer team installs signs, graphics and similar work. Installation has additional fees based on the labor and work involved.
How to order and prepare your file
- Tell us the finished size, material, quantity and where the print will go.
- Send your file. We accept PDF and AI files. Ideally, especially if you have a designer, supply 0.125″ bleed on all sides with crop marks. 300 DPI is ideal.
- Approve the proof and price. We provide a proof in some cases, especially when you ask for one. A ready-to-print file doesn’t get a proof.
- Pick up at our Times Square print shop. Yes. Delivery, shipping and in-store pickup are available at all three shops.
Price: quoted per project. Turnaround: depends on the job, and rush jobs are available.
Send us the size, the material and the date you need it, and we’ll come back with a price and a pickup time.
Frequently asked questions
What sizes can you print?
Up to 60″ wide on most of our printers, and up to 64″ on some.
What resolution does my file need?
300 DPI is ideal.
What file format is best for a large print?
We accept PDF and AI files.
Can large prints go outside?
Yes. We print on substrates made for outdoor signs, such as vinyl banner. Tell us where it will hang and for how long.