<p>Large-format printers (also known as wide-format) are generally accepted to be any printer with a print width between 17" and 100". Printers over the 100" mark are considered Super-Wide format or Grand Format.</p>
<p><img src="/kc/largeformat/large_format.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Large-format printers come in a variety of technologies including Aqueous (thermal & piezzo), Solvent, pen/plotter, Dye Sublimation, as well as several lesser used technologies. We cover most of these methods in our section on <a href="/articles/digital-printing">Digital Printing</a></p>
<h2>Applications</h2>
<p>There are a wide variety of uses for large format prints, ranging from fine art reproductions to murals and advertisements.</p>
<h3>Bus Shelters</h3>
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<p><img src="/kc/largeformat/bus_shelter.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3>Billboards</h3>
<p>Probably the most ubiquitous example of large format prints, billboards have become part of the landscape of modern civilization.</p>
<p><img src="/kc/largeformat/billboard.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3>Vehicle Wraps</h3>
<p>Another common convention is to use printed vinyl wraps for automobiles. This form of advertising is highly effective as a moving billboard has higher visibility throught a city or town.</p>
<p><img src="/kc/largeformat/vehicle_wrap.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3>Building Wraps</h3>
<p>The largest of all printed formats, building wraps are often used for street promotion and also to cover up construction sites that are in progress.</p>
<p><img src="/kc/largeformat/building_wrap.jpg" alt="" /></p>
2007-09-05T16:40:57+00:00
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Large-format printers (also known as wide-format) are generally accepted to be any printer with a print width between 17” and 100”. Printers over the 100” mark are considered Super-Wide format or Grand Format.
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