Map Printing: Choosing a Size for your Folded Map

Most printed maps are oversized documents. So, unless a map is to be mounted on a wall or other flat surface, it is usually folded using a sequence of vertical and horizontal folds. Folding reduces the physical size of the map, making it...

Oversized Printing: Attaining the Best Value on Long Runs of Large Posters, Charts, and Wall Maps

When looking to produce posters, charts, wall maps or other large prints, the order quantity is generally what determines the most cost-effective production method for a particular project. For example,...

Map Printing: Here's a Helpful Design Tip for Folded Maps

Many large maps are folded down to a convenient size. This involves using a sequence of vertical and horizontal folds to reduce the size of the map. The fold lines create a grid of distinct panels, with each panel having the same dimensions (in...

Map Printing: 7 Things to Consider when Printing a Custom Map

Custom-printed maps are used by a variety of enterprises, including businesses, tourist attractions, recreational complexes, park departments, schools, event and project planners, utility companies, government agencies and many others. Often...

Map Printing: Tear-Off Pads are a Very Convenient Way to Distribute Maps

Printed maps are often provided by Visitor Centers, Event Promoters, Tourist Attractions, Information Desks, Rental Car Agencies, Hotel Reception Areas and Concierge Stations…plus many other places and venues where people might need some...

Trail Map Printing: A Quick Overview of Custom-Printed Trail Maps

Trail Maps provide a visual representation of the geographical features within a specific area to help users successfully navigate trails, paths and other off-road routes. Most trail maps are created for recreational purposes. As such, trail...

Map Printing: How to Create Durable and Waterproof Maps for Outdoor Use

Many outdoor activities require the use of maps. Some of these maps are used for leisure, such as to navigate a large park or explore a fishing lake. Other maps are relied upon for survival, such as those used for extended hiking trips or...

Large Format Printing: An Overview of Custom Map Printing

Maps are used to share details of a large geographical area, so they are usually printed in a large format. This is true whether the map is designed to be hung on a wall or folded into a portable size.

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