Poster Design Poster Production and Print

Question 1

What minimum resolution (DPI) is required for professional-quality print poster images?

Accepted Answer

300 DPI

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72 DPI

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96 DPI

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150 DPI

Question 2

What does 'offset lithography' mean in large-scale poster printing?

Accepted Answer

A press method where ink is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket then onto paper

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Printing with ink jets directly onto paper

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A screen-printing technique for fabric posters

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A digital electrostatic printing method

Question 3

What file format is preferred when submitting a poster design to a professional print shop?

Accepted Answer

PDF/X-1a or PDF/X-4

Answer

JPEG

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PNG

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GIF

Question 4

What is 'paper stock' and why does its finish matter for posters?

Accepted Answer

The type and surface texture of paper, which affects color vibrancy and finish appearance

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The brand of printer used

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The file size of the poster artwork

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The quantity ordered from a print shop

Question 5

What does 'spot UV coating' add to a printed poster?

Accepted Answer

A glossy, raised coating applied to selected areas to create contrast and visual interest

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A full sheet laminate over the entire surface

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A UV-resistant ink that prevents fading outdoors

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A matte finish applied with ultraviolet curing

Question 6

What is 'trapping' in professional poster prepress production?

Accepted Answer

A small overlap built into adjacent colors to prevent gaps from misregistration on press

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Securing the poster to a printing frame

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Locking all layers in the design file

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Preventing ink from bleeding on recycled paper