Sizes
- A3 (297 x 420mm): R9.00 per copy in colour. Ideal for notice boards, shop windows and doors.
- A2 (420 x 594mm): a step up for retail promotions and event announcements.
- A1 and A0: large posters for foyers, exhibitions and presentations.
A2 and larger are priced online. See the A-series size guide if you are deciding.
Paper and finish
Indoor posters are usually printed on gloss, satin or matt poster paper. For posters that will be handled, mounted or displayed for weeks, lamination adds protection. If a poster will be used outdoors, consider a PVC banner or correx board instead, as paper will not last in rain and sun.
Artwork for large sizes
A poster is viewed from further away than a flyer, so headlines can be big and text kept short. Images should be 150–300dpi at full size; low-resolution web images will look soft. Use CMYK and 3mm bleed. Our guide on image resolution helps you check.
Lead times
Posters are paper printing and qualify for Same-day if ordered, paid and print-ready by 09:00 on a weekday (+30%). Express is next working day (+20%), Standard about 3 working days, Economy about 5 at 10% less.
Order in posters, or mount posters on board with foam board printing.
Where posters work well
Retailers use A3 and A2 posters for promotions in windows and on counters. Schools and churches use them for events and notices. Offices put up safety, compliance and wayfinding posters. Restaurants print specials. For a short-term promotion, paper is fine; for something that will stay up for months, laminate it or print on board.
Placing your order for poster printing: everything is done online – choose the specification, pick Economy, Standard, Express or Same-day where offered, upload your file and pay. We accept card payments through Yoco and EFT; anything under R5,000 is paid upfront, and R5,000 or more needs a 65% deposit. We message you when the job is done so you can collect from Rivonia Central in Oriental City, or we arrange delivery to your door at a quoted price.
