Lamar Graphics basically prints at 3 resolutions depending on the product. Each resolution is important to each product’s workflow. Resolution and pixel size must be accurate to ensure proper handling and finishing of each order.
Hi-Res products are set up using 9 pixels = 1 inch @ 300ppi Document Resolution. Disregard the Document Size, since it is scaled down to 9 pixels per inch, it will appear much smaller than the final product.
Banner products (UNDER 50 SqFt.) are set up using 1 inch = 1 inch @ 72ppi Document Resolution. Each template should be set up to size @ 72 ppi in the document size. This product is set up at a 1 to 1 scale, so Document Size will be accurate. This product is typically used in close view settings for events or pedestrian traffic.
Banner products (OVER 50 SqFt.) are set up using 1 inch = 1 inch @ 36ppi Document Resolution. Each template should be set up to size @ 36 ppi in the document size. This product is set up at a 1 to 1 scale, so Document Size will be accurate. Banners of this size are usually used as back drops or wall coverings and do not require such a high reslolution as the banners under 50 SqFt.
The Light Weight products are set up using 18 pixels = 1 inch @ 216ppi Document Resolution. Each template is set up at 18 pixels = 1 inch @ 216ppi. The Document Size will be equal to 1 inch = 1 foot scale.