Or Perfect for all manner of advertising needs; whether you’re looking to promote your restaurant’s new seasonal menu, the company Christmas party, charity bake sale or open mic night, getting your message out there with an A4 poster is a sure fire way to get the job done. Incredibly easy to hang on a wall, frame or stick in your shop window, A4 poster printing online is made simple with instantprint.
Want to jazz up your home or store interior? Why not use out A4 poster printing services to print off some of your favourite artwork? Arrange into a beautiful collage on the wall and watch as your friends or customers stare in awe at your new creation!
How to design an A4 poster
No matter if you love designing artwork yourself or you’re utilising the skills and experience of your inhouse design team, creating an A4 poster is quick and simple. But, if you need a little help along the way, we’ve compiled some expert advice that will assist you in getting started.
First things first, you’ll need to set up your artwork to the correct size. Your finished A4 poster size will be 210mm x 297mm; you’ll need to set your actual dimensions to 216mm x 303mm to allow for the all-important bleed on both sides.
Make sure before you start to set your colour mode as CMYK and use high resolution images only (at least 300dpi). If you use any images less than this, it can affect the overall finished A4 poster printing quality.
Will you be using bespoke or branded fonts in your design? If so, you’ll need to ensure you embed or flatten them as our team may not have them here at instantprint.
What if I don’t have an A4 poster design?
No design? No problem! We have a wide variety of A4 poster templates available in our online template library for you to use. They’re ideal if you’re a little stuck for inspiration and need somewhere to get started. Alternatively, we have blank templates available if you have an idea in mind!
Whether you’re looking for a design that makes an impact, something seasonal or a template to put your favourite quotes onto, there’s something for everyone in our library.
Need more advice? View our Artwork Guides here.
Still unsure how to set up your file? We've created support guides on our blog to help you with everything from bleed to resolution. Click on the guide you'd like to read to open them in a brand new window.
Here’s a quick checklist for setting your artwork up for poster printing.
- The finished size of an A4 poster is 210mm x 297mm, so set your artwork up at 216mm x 303mm to add 3mm bleed to both sides
- Set your colour mode as CMYK
- Use high resolution images (at least 300dpi)
- Embed or flatten your fonts
Unsure how to set up your file? We've created support guides on our blog to help you with everything from bleed to resolution. Click on the guide you'd like to read to open them in a brand new window.
Which type of paper should I choose?
What you’re using your A4 poster for will determine what type of paper stock you should choose. If the lifespan of your advertisement is only short - for example if it’s a weekend only sale - you may only want to opt for our value silk (150gsm) paper type. This will help you keep the costs down, while still producing a good quality poster.
If you’re going to be using your A4 poster a few times – for example if you’re printing off a restaurant menu that is going to be used for months to come – our classic silk (250gsm) is a great choice. It’s both high quality and is a good all-rounder.
Looking for a paper stock with a longer lifespan? Perhaps your hanging notices in your shop window or around your company offices. Our premium silk (350gsm) is what you need for your A4 poster printing.
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How is my A4 poster printing done?
From the moment your design arrives with our experienced team in the office, to its departure out of the warehouse, your A4 posters go on an incredible journey here at instantprint HQ. Once it has passed with flying colours through our rigorous 10 Point Quality Check, your design goes off to be printed on our impressive Scitex and Indigo printing presses.
When will my A4 poster printing be delivered?
At instantprint, we like to get your orders to you as soon as possible and all A4 poster printing approved by 6:30pm will be dispatched for delivery the next working day. Delivery takes a further working day. For example, if you approved your order by 6:30pm on a Monday, we’d dispatch your order on Tuesday and it’d be delivered on Wednesday.
How do I upload my A4 poster artwork?
We’ve made the ordering and uploading process as simple and quick as possible! When you add your A4 poster artwork to your basket, you’ll be prompted to upload your artwork. Alternatively, if you’re looking for other items for your event, shop or business such as business cards or flyers and want to continue shopping, you can upload your artwork to your basket at a later time.
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