Print posters - how it works

You can also easily print posters yourself. Only a few settings are necessary for this. Read this practical tip to find out exactly how to do this.

Print posters under Word - you have to do that

You can also easily print posters using Word. Below we show you exactly what you need to do:

1. Open the desired picture in Word by clicking "Insert"> "Pictures".
2. Then align the image as you want it to be printed.
3. Then make sure that the correct format and dimensions are specified under "Layout"> "Page setup".
4. To print the poster, click "File"> "Print". Then you have to click on "Page Setup" below.
5. Under "Paper" you can either select the paper size or enter the width and height manually. Here you will find a size chart of the DIN formats.
6. In the "Margins" tab, enter the value "1.27" everywhere and save with "OK". You can then start printing.
7. Alternatively, you can save the document as a PDF. Then open it with Adobe Reader.
8. Click on "Print" and select the "Poster" button to print out the document as a poster.

Freeware alternative: Print the poster yourself - it'll work

1. First download the free tool Easy Poster Printer and install it on your PC.
2. Open the tool after you have successfully installed it.
3. Click on "Poster Image" to select the image that you would like to print out as a poster.
4. Then select the exact dimensions of the poster from the list below.
5. Before the program starts printing, select the print quality and start printing with "Print Poster".
6. The selected image is now divided so that you can stick it together to form a poster.