Large pano print providers

[drooke]

Hi all,

I've got a large panoramic image that I'd like to print around 3 metres wide and about 60cm high.

I'm thinking framing something this large will be too expensive so considering just having it board mounted.

Do you know any good providers for such a print? Rough cost and any examples printed at this size?

Thanks,

Dan

 

[Harlequin565]

Can't help with recommendations Dan but paper rolls tend to come in 16", 24", 44" & 60" widths. If your "about" 60cm is actually over 24" (including any border you want) they will have to use a 44" roll which will increase the cost significantly. I've done a 9ft x 12" pano before on test paper (link to post) at home, so a sub 16" print shouldn't be too bad. It will also depend on the paper choice too. Cheap Kodak paper will be vastly more economical than an archival paper but will likely fade over time and/or get scratched easily, especially if it's not behind glass.

A quick look at ThePrintSpace pricing suggests that a 24" x 118" print would slot into about the £172 mark on plastic Fuji paper and about double that for something archival (https://www.theprintspace.co.uk/art-printing-prices/ - click on "panoramic formats") In all cases, I would get an A4 section of the print done first to make sure you're happy with colour control, sharpness and paper quality.

As you'd be spending so much money, I would also advise you to get in touch with them first (whoever you decide on) to sort out the submission as I'm guessing it's a rather large file.

ThePrintSpace also do mounting, whether it's a hard backing board, aluminium plate, or frame. It's gonna be expensive for something that big though.
I'm not an affiliate for them or anything, but have heard excellent reports. Never used them though as I print my own - it's significantly cheaper for this sort of work!!

Good luck in your search. I'm sure others will chime in with their thoughts.

 

[Box Brownie]

If whoever you find/choose to print such a large size and they mount it, I surmise the shipping costs will run to a significant amount!

It might be be best to buy it rolled and use a local framer who has experience of mounting on the likes of board, acrylic or aluminium etc.

 

[drooke]

Can't help with recommendations Dan but paper rolls tend to come in 16", 24", 44" & 60" widths. If your "about" 60cm is actually over 24" (including any border you want) they will have to use a 44" roll which will increase the cost significantly. I've done a 9ft x 12" pano before on test paper (link to post) at home, so a sub 16" print shouldn't be too bad. It will also depend on the paper choice too. Cheap Kodak paper will be vastly more economical than an archival paper but will likely fade over time and/or get scratched easily, especially if it's not behind glass.

A quick look at ThePrintSpace pricing suggests that a 24" x 118" print would slot into about the £172 mark on plastic Fuji paper and about double that for something archival (https://www.theprintspace.co.uk/art-printing-prices/ - click on "panoramic formats") In all cases, I would get an A4 section of the print done first to make sure you're happy with colour control, sharpness and paper quality.

As you'd be spending so much money, I would also advise you to get in touch with them first (whoever you decide on) to sort out the submission as I'm guessing it's a rather large file.

ThePrintSpace also do mounting, whether it's a hard backing board, aluminium plate, or frame. It's gonna be expensive for something that big though.
I'm not an affiliate for them or anything, but have heard excellent reports. Never used them though as I print my own - it's significantly cheaper for this sort of work!!

Good luck in your search. I'm sure others will chime in with their thoughts.

Thanks for the info there. I'll take a look at the Print Space.

It certainly is a large file, think it's over 35k pixels wide.

Thanks

 

[drooke]

If whoever you find/choose to print such a large size and they mount it, I surmise the shipping costs will run to a significant amount!

It might be be best to buy it rolled and use a local framer who has experience of mounting on the likes of board, acrylic or aluminium etc.

Yeah fair point, I could pickup within reason and would probably prefer that. Will have a look for local companies - my really local place has shut down now sadly.

Thanks