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Large Format Color Printing Tips
Here is a set of tips to make posters successful:
  • Design the poster using a document size proportionally smaller to its final size (e.g. if the final poster size is 30" x 40", lay it out on a document size of 15" x 20"). This will allow the printer to enlarge the poster without gagging on a large file.
  • When using fonts other than System fonts (Arial, Helvetica, Times etc) be sure to include the original font files otherwise you may end up with a default System font.
  • Make sure that your images and logos are not taken from the Internet. The reproductive resolution of Web images is generally too poor for high-quality, large-format printing. 300 dpi EPS, TIF and JPEG (with minimal compression) formats are generally fine for images and logos.
  • Supply original images whenever possible. Images embedded in presentation or word processor programs (PowerPoint, Word, etc.) may limit the ability to enlarge your figures.
  • When checking for approval, make certain to read your text thoroughly. It is not uncommon for design software to mistranslate symbols when importing from other file formats.
  • The title of a poster should state the conclusion of the investigation rather than the process of what was done.
  • The heading should include the authors' names and affiliations.
  • Lettering for titles should be readable from at least 6 feet away - use no less than 1-inch high type.
  • Words should be spelled out, avoiding mysterious abbreviations to decode.
  • The text, tables and graphics should look integrated. The same typeface should be used for all content.
  • Lines of text should contain about 10 to 12 words.
  • Lettering for text in the body of the poster should be readable from at least 4 feet away - use no less than 1⁄2 inch high type.
  • Tables are preferable to graphics for small data sets or when data presentation requires many localized comparisons.
  • Explanations should be used to enhance access to the richness of data and make graphics more attractive to the viewer.
  • Words and illustrations should go together - tables and graphics should be integrated within the text whenever possible, avoiding clumsy diverting segregation.
  • Little messages help explain data. Labels should be placed on the graphics itself so no legend is required.
Last modified on 12/19/2005 by stongejc

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