Printing Lingo: What is Large Format Printing?

• Updated on: 2018-08-09
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Large Format Printing refers to print materials that are too large to be printed on the most readily available sizes of commercial printing presses. Sometimes called wide-format printing or grand-format printing, large format printing requires the use of specialty production equipment that can accommodate bigger-than-normal print dimensions.

In the print industry, “large format” is actually a relative term because maximum print sizes vary from printer to printer. But generally speaking, large format refers to the following categories of print materials:

Window and Wall Posters
Maps, Diagrams and Charts
Event Announcements
Large Wall Calendars
Store Displays
Promotional Signage
Child Growth Charts
Important Notices for Employees, Students or other groups
Standees
Horizontal or Vertical Banners
As you can see, large format printing has many uses. It can be used to get attention from afar, to provide quick reference, or to provide a large visual for use in a classroom or other instructional setting. Also, most businesses use large format print materials for promotional purposes.