How to Print Posters With Inkjet Printers
Posters are used to for a variety of reasons, such as to promote an event, make an announcement, or create awareness. A poster is a useful tool for catching someone’s attention. Contrary to popular belief, it does not have to cost a small fortune. Posters can be printed right at home, using an inkjet printer.
You will need:
- Computer
- Printing paper
- Publishing software
- Open a word processing or publishing software. Something as simple as Microsoft Word.
- From the "New Template Document Gallery" menu, choose "Banner" as the new document type. Templates are easy to use, as they provide a rough basic draft to start from. They can be edited to your desired design.
- Choose the height and width of the poster. A normal sized poster is usually the size of a full standard size sheet of printing paper. You can choose between printing it in the letter style layout or landscape. For larger posters, add a page to the design by clicking the +1 button in the top left-hand corner of the screen.
- Insert detailed text into the placeholders. Do this by highlighting the current placeholders, and begin typing once the proper area is highlighted.
- Select the desired graphics for our poster. In Microsoft Word, change a picture by highlighting the current picture, then right-click. Select "Change Picture," then locate the file and insert. You may opt to use high-quality stock photos from the Internet, or your digital camera. Download and save the appropriate file onto your desktop, then insert into the poster.
- Complete the desired design. Once the design is complete, save and print using bright quality paper. Posters usually promote events and grab a reader’s attention. Be sure to use active words such as, “Join Us Tonight,” or “Be There by 9 p.m.!”