Easiest way would be to make the banner up in it’s full size and get the lab to print it in one sheet.
If you must do it in sections, simply crop it into four quarters and save out each section as a separate file.
You can use "Guides" for this, typing in 25%, 50% and 75% into the Position box.
By the way, I’d thought of making a sign this way for my own studio, but never got past the "how will I waterproof it" stage. What are your plans on this front?
Chris.
For something permanent, you build a full sized banner and take it to a pro. Print on vinyl and add a U.V. coat.
Chris, I spray glue the prints to a masonite board, put in a wood frame and slide over two screws to attach to the sign. Fading is the biggest problem with regular wet processed prints but they generally last about 4 weeks until I change them out. I use Epson pigment prints now and I think they may last ok also. I really need a procedure that is quick and easy to split the print into four printable sections that will line up properly for glueing. thanks jc
I use Epson pigment prints now
Doesn’t your epson have a roll feeder?
Fading is the biggest problem with regular wet processed prints but they generally last about 4 weeks
4 weeks!? I use Epson prints (not pigmented) for signage inside my studio window display and they last three months!
How do you waterproof them? Heatseal?
Chris.
Chris, I live in NM, what is water? Seriously, resin coated E surface photographic paper weathers quite well and certainly is much more visible without glass in an outdoor display. The resale value after a month is usually about zero though. Epson pigment prints seem to be fairlly water resistant and I have not noticed any fadeing. jc
Do the image actual size in photoshop, export as a pdf, print tile large pages form Adobe Acrobat Professional.
