Sheets for banners that are 8 inches tall (landscape Letter)
These counts use a 0.25 inch printer margin and a 0.5 inch overlap. The tool above shows the exact numbers for your picture.
| Poster size | Letter, landscape |
|---|---|
| 24 x 8 in | 3 x 1 (3 sheets) |
| 36 x 8 in | 4 x 1 (4 sheets) |
| 48 x 8 in | 5 x 1 (5 sheets) |
| 72 x 8 in | 8 x 1 (8 sheets) |
Make a banner image
Create a very wide picture, for example 4800 x 800 pixels, in any design app. Put the words at least 1 inch from the top and bottom so they stay inside the printable area. Export as PNG or JPG.
Letters that stay in one piece
Seams cut across letters. Leave a gap between words and try to put the seams in the gaps. The preview shows where every seam falls, so you can nudge the poster width until a seam lands between words.
Hanging a banner
- Glue the sheets to a strip of ribbon or kraft paper so the banner does not sag.
- Use painter's tape or removable hooks on the wall.
- For outdoors, laminate the sheets or use a poly sleeve against rain.
Print at actual size
In the print dialog, choose 100% or Actual size. Do not choose Fit to page. That setting shrinks every tile, and the pieces will not line up. Print the test page first and measure it.
Questions
How do I get one row of pages?
Choose the Height setting and enter a value no taller than one page, for example 8 inches on landscape Letter. The tool then builds one row.
How many sheets for a 6 foot banner?
A 72 x 8 inch banner takes 8 landscape Letter sheets with a 0.5 inch overlap. The preview shows the exact count for your picture shape.
Should the picture be wide?
Yes. In Fit mode the tool does not crop. A square picture at 8 inches tall makes a banner only 8 inches wide.