Print big, bold, and beautifully with the right equipment and support.

Large-Format Printing Solutions

Wide-format printing opens the door to high-impact visuals—from oversized posters and banners to detailed blueprints and maps. Whether you’re creating standout marketing materials or technical documents, large-format printers give you the flexibility and precision to bring big ideas to life. With the right equipment in-house, you can save time, reduce costs, and produce professional-quality prints on demand.

Connect With Our Team

Industries That Use Large-Format Printing

Large-format printing generally falls into two categories: production print, which emphasizes high-speed, high-volume output, and wide format, or plotter printing, which handles oversized projects like blueprints, signage, and posters. Wide-format printers typically support media widths ranging from 18 inches to 100 inches, depending on the machine’s specifications. To achieve the best results, images should be designed with a high DPI (Dots Per Inch)—ideally 300 DPI at full size—to ensure sharp detail and clarity. We support and service top brands like Canon, RICOH, KIP, and HP, and our team can help you choose the right machine based on your project types, output needs, and workspace setup. Renting a wide format printer has a variety of benefits...

Save time and stress by managing your own art, file format, and proof
Eliminate turnaround times with fast output
Reduce waste and choose your precise print quantity
Increase volume while lowering printing and shipping costs
High resolution results on oversized print projects
Maintain document security by printing in house
Perfect for businesses that rely on marketing and digital print materials
Print on paper, vinyl, cotton fabric, and other durable materials
Drive additional sales through easily produced promotional materials

Canon_wide_format_printer_at_copier_dealer_office

A print specialist reviews high-quality sports posters as they come off a large-format printer in a professional print shop.

What is large-format printing?

Large-format printing isn’t just for billboards—it’s a versatile tool used across a wide range of industries. From blueprints and signage to promotional displays and educational visuals, it helps organizations communicate clearly, creatively, and at scale.

Marketing and advertising agencies- Print promotional materials, advertisement posters, pitch and presentation display boards.
Engineering and architecture- Print blueprints, printing wayfinding signage, and maps for malls, trails, or communities.
Education- Print large-scale classroom materials, complex charts and graphs, classroom posters, promotional materials, and advertisements for campus activities.
Manufacturing, automotive, and transportation- Print cartography maps, presentations, facilities maps, wayfinding signage, aerial photographs, car decals, floor graphics, and window displays.
Small Businesses- Print branded marketing materials, banners, signs, and posters for marketing materials, and trade show exhibits.
Hospitals and Healthcare- Print banners, promotional materials, and creatively print decals and décor medical rooms more welcoming for patients.

Learn About Large-format Printing

What is a wide format printer?

Wide format printers also known as large-format and grand-format, are used for printing jobs that need to be larger than the typical 8.5 inches by 11 inches. Wide format prints include printing posters, banners, blueprints, display signage, and more!

What is the lifespan of a wide format printer?

When you rent a printer or copier from DOCUmation, you automatically receive an upgraded device approximately halfway through your rental agreement.

What’s the difference between production print and wide format?

Production print is designed for high-volume jobs with fast turnaround and high resolution. Wide format (also known as plotter printing) is built for large-scale, in-house prints like engineering plans and visual displays.

What are the benefits of renting a wide-format printer instead of outsourcing?

Renting a wide-format printer gives you more control over file setup, print quality, and output speed. It also reduces turnaround times, eliminates shipping costs, and helps ensure document security—all while allowing you to print only what you need, when you need it.