What is Wide Format Printing? A Comprehensive Guide
What is wide format printing—also known as large format printing—and why does it matter for your business?
In today’s visual world, bold, large-scale graphics can make all the difference when it comes to visibility, brand recognition, and customer engagement. Whether you’re outfitting a trade show booth, branding your office walls, or promoting your business on the side of a building, wide format printing is the go-to solution for high-impact visuals.
At Factory of Graphics, we help businesses of all sizes—from small local shops to large corporations and government agencies—leverage the power of wide format printing to create stunning, customized visuals that get noticed. This comprehensive guide breaks down everything you need to know about large format printing, what it’s used for, and how it can benefit your organization.
What Is Wide Format Printing?
Wide format printing, also called large format printing, refers to any print job that uses media larger than traditional commercial print sizes—typically 18 inches and up, with widths that go well beyond standard printers.
At Factory of Graphics, we can print graphics up to 10 feet wide by virtually any length, giving you the scale and flexibility needed for eye-catching displays, long banners, full-wall murals, and more.
Unlike standard desktop or office printers, wide format machines can print on a variety of materials including:
- Adhesive vinyl and banner vinyl
- Rigid substrates like foamcore, PVC, and acrylic
- Poster paper and photo gloss
- Backlit film and translucent media
- Fabric for SEG frames and backdrops
- Mesh, perforated vinyl, and floor decal material
We use several printing technologies to match your project needs:
- HP Latex Printing – For eco-friendly, durable, and high-color prints on flexible or rigid materials
- Dye Sublimation Printing – Ideal for soft signage like tension fabric displays, SEG walls, and hanging banners
- Precision Cutting with Kongsberg C64 – For perfectly finished panels, shapes, and sign edges
What Products Are Made with Wide Format Printing?
There are countless products made using wide format printing, including:
- Trade show booth graphics and custom panels
- Window clings, vinyl decals, and storefront displays
- Wall murals and office branding graphics
- Banners and step-and-repeat backdrops
- Wayfinding and directional signage
- Point-of-purchase (POP) displays
- Floor graphics and safety decals
- Yard signs, posters, and rigid boards
- Vehicle graphics and fleet wraps
- Outdoor building signage and large promotional graphics
If you can imagine it on a wall, window, floor, or frame—we can print it.
