Printing Guides & Advice
Practical UK printing advice on banners, posters, roller banners, stickers and artwork. Use these guides to choose the right product, prepare files correctly and avoid common ordering mistakes.
Understand size, material, finishing and delivery costs, with direct links to banner products.
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Best Outdoor Banner Material
Compare solid PVC and mesh for shop fronts, fencing, scaffolding and exposed locations.
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PVC Banner vs Mesh Banner
A detailed side-by-side comparison for outdoor banner applications.
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What Size Roller Banner Do I Need?
Compare 85cm, 100cm and 150cm displays for exhibitions, events and retail.
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Complete Poster Size Guide
Compare A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, B sizes and custom poster options.
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A1 vs A2 Poster Size
Choose between two of the most popular poster sizes for windows, events and displays.
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Correx vs Foamex
Which sign board suits your job, from For Sale boards to shop and exhibition signs.
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Sign Board Sizes and Prices
A4 to A0 boards: uses, how much text fits from a distance, and exact prices.
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Do You Need Permission for a Sign Board?
UK size limits for For Sale, event, site and election signs, matched to board sizes.
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Sticker Material Guide
Compare gloss, matte, standard, ultra-clear and one-way vision materials.
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Prepare Artwork for Large Format Print
File formats, resolution, CMYK, bleed, fonts and common artwork problems explained.
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More practical printing guides
Choose banner dimensions using mounting space, viewing distance, message length and material.
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Roller Banner Artwork Size Guide
Set up 85cm, 100cm and 150cm pull-up banner artwork correctly.
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Business Card Size Guide UK
85 × 55mm finished size, 3mm bleed, safe area and print artwork setup.
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Flyer Size Guide UK
Compare A6, A5, A4 and A3 dimensions and choose the right leaflet format.
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A0 vs A1 Poster Size
Compare two large-format poster sizes for retail, events and high-impact displays.
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One-Way Vision vs Clear Window Vinyl
Choose between perforated privacy graphics and ultra-clear transparent window vinyl.
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More in our print buying guides
Set up 85 × 55mm artwork with bleed, safe areas, CMYK, sharp logos and QR codes.
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A5 vs A6 Flyers
Compare two popular compact flyer sizes for handouts, offers, menus and local marketing.
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Roller Banner vs Backdrop
Compare footprint, portability and visual impact for exhibitions and event displays.
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Gloss vs Matte Stickers
Choose between high-shine colour impact and a softer, lower-glare sticker finish.
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Backdrop guides
Compare the two main backdrop widths for exhibitions, photo areas and event displays.
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Backdrop Artwork Guide UK
Prepare large-format backdrop artwork with the right proportions, resolution and logo placement.
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Best Backdrop Size for Events & Exhibitions
Choose the right backdrop size for stand width, group photos and viewing distance.
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Need help before ordering?
For file setup, see our artwork guide. For delivery questions, see UK delivery information. You can also visit our printing FAQ or contact Printing Central.