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Poster Printing Melbourne

Poster printing

Custom Poster Printing Melbourne

Poster printing is one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to put your message in front of Melbourne customers — whether you’re launching a cafe special, filling an event, announcing an auction, or dressing a shopfront. At DTPS, we print sharp, vivid, Melbourne-made posters from A4 all the way up to A0 and custom sizes, on paper stocks that range from everyday satin to heavy-duty outdoor blockout.

We’re a family-run print studio based in Somerville, using commercial digital printing presses to deliver sharp, colour-accurate prints for businesses across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. As a trusted name in Melbourne printing, we handle everything from single proofs to bulk poster runs  all produced locally, not outsourced interstate. Every job is checked by a human before it goes on press, so your posters arrive with crisp colour, accurate brand tones and zero surprises.

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Poster Sizes We Print

Choosing the right size is often the first decision. Here are the formats we print most often:

Size

Dimensions (mm)

Best For

A4

210 × 297

Counter flyers, notices, cafe menus

A3

297 × 420

In-store promos, event posters, gig posters

A2

420 × 594

Retail windows, real estate, school signage

A1

594 × 841

Trade shows, retail displays, lobby posters

A0

841 × 1189

Building signage, exhibition graphics, shopfronts

B0 / Custom

up to 1500mm wide

Feature displays, architectural signage

A1 Poster Printing

Our most popular large-format size — ideal for trade shows, retail displays and lobby posters that need to be seen from across the room.

A3 Poster Printing

The go-to size for in-store promos, event posters and gig posters. Fast turnaround, low cost per unit.

A2 Poster Printing

A strong middle-ground size for retail window displays, real estate signage and school notices.

Need help choosing? Our full poster size guide walks you through every option, and our A-series paper size guide covers the exact dimensions for A0 through A6. For large-format jobs, see our detailed breakdowns of A0 paper size and printing uses, A1 paper size printing and A2 paper size options.

Need a non-standard size? We print custom dimensions up to 1.5m wide and any length just send us the specs.

Paper Stocks & Materials

Not every poster belongs on the same paper. The right stock depends on where it’s going, how long it needs to last, and how premium it needs to feel.

  • 150gsm Satin Paper — a smart choice for short-term indoor promos. Cost-effective, crisp colour, minimal glare.
  • 200gsm Gloss Poster Paper — the workhorse. Vibrant, punchy, ideal for retail and events.
  • 250gsm Matte Poster Paper — premium feel, great for art prints and hospitality menus.
  • Polypropylene (PP) Synthetic Film — waterproof, tear-resistant, built for short-term outdoor use.
  • Blockout PET Film (380gsm) — heavy-duty, UV-stable, won’t fade in sunlit windows.
  • Self-Adhesive Vinyl — sticks directly to windows, walls, or smooth surfaces. Clean removal.
  • Corflute (Fluted Plastic) — rigid, lightweight, ideal for real estate, election and construction signage.
  • Fabric Posters — for premium backdrops and wrinkle-free displays.

Want extra durability? Add lamination (gloss or matte) or UV coating both extend life, resist scratches and protect against moisture.

Our posters are printed using modern inkjet and digital printing technology for crisp, colour-accurate results. Read our explainer on what digital printing is, or see how it compares in digital printing vs traditional printing.

Indoor vs Outdoor Posters

Indoor posters are typically printed on 150–250gsm paper with eco-solvent or latex inks. Great colour depth, clean finish, no weatherproofing needed.

Outdoor posters need tougher materials: synthetic PP film, blockout PET, or corflute paired with UV-resistant inks. Lamination is recommended for anything facing direct sun or rain.

Not sure what you need? Tell us where the poster will live (window, wall, fence, A-frame, exhibition) and we’ll recommend the right stock. For wider signage advice, read our guide on choosing business signage that fits your space.

Turnaround Times

  • Same-day — available for small-run A3/A4 jobs in Melbourne (order before 11 AM, stock dependent)
  • Next-day — standard express turnaround for most orders
  • Standard — 2–3 business days from artwork approval
  • Bulk runs / large format — 3–5 business days

Tight event deadline? Call us on (03) 5977 7119 and we’ll see what we can do.

Artwork Specifications

For the sharpest result, supply artwork as:

  • Format: High-resolution PDF (preferred), TIFF or JPG
  • Colour mode: CMYK (not RGB)
  • Resolution: 300 DPI at final size (150 DPI minimum for A1/A0)
  • Bleed: 3mm on all sides
  • Safe zone: Keep important text/logos 5mm inside the trim edge
  • Fonts: Outlined or embedded

Don’t have print-ready files? Our in-house design team can set up your artwork, fix low-resolution images, or build a poster from scratch.

Who We Print Posters For in Melbourne

Why Melbourne Businesses Choose DTPS

  • Local Melbourne printer — we’re based in Somerville, not a faceless online reseller
  • In-house design team — talk to the actual people setting up your artwork
  • Fast turnaround — same-day available on select jobs, most orders out within 48 hours
  • Sharp, vivid colour — calibrated digital presses and rigorous quality checks
  • Eco-friendly options — FSC-certified paper and water-based inks on request
  • Transparent pricing — no hidden setup fees, free artwork checks
  • Pickup or delivery — collect from Somerville or we’ll ship across Melbourne and Victoria

Related Services

Posters work hardest when paired with complementary print. Popular combinations:

  • Flyers — distribute the same message in a handheld format
  • Pull-Up Banners — for trade shows, events and high-foot-traffic displays
  • Folded Brochures — deeper information for interested customers
  • Presentation Folders — keep your printed collateral cohesive
  • Business Cards — for face-to-face follow-up
  • Stickers — small-format brand moments
  • Laminated Postcards — durable, premium handouts

Not sure whether you need a brochure or a flyer? Our guide breaks it down. For a broader overview, see our explainer on the 8 types of printing methods.

Serving Melbourne & Surrounds

We print posters for businesses across metro Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, including the CBD, Richmond, Carlton, Collingwood, Fitzroy, Docklands, Southbank, Dandenong, Cranbourne, Pakenham, Tarneit, Werribee, Mornington, Mount Eliza, Mount Martha, Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento and beyond. See our full service location list.

FAQ:

The most common poster sizes in Australia follow the A-series — A4 (210×297mm), A3 (297×420mm), A2 (420×594mm), A1 (594×841mm) and A0 (841×1189mm). A3 is the most popular for general marketing use; A1 and A0 are standard for large-format displays. See our complete poster size guide for more detail.

Yes — DTPS offers same-day poster printing for small-run A3 and A4 jobs when artwork is supplied print-ready before 11 AM (subject to stock availability).

For outdoor posters, synthetic polypropylene (PP) film, blockout PET or corflute are best. They're waterproof, tear-resistant, and UV-stable. Adding lamination or UV coating extends their outdoor life further.

Yes. We print large-format posters up to A0 (841×1189mm) and custom sizes up to 1.5m wide in any length.

Supply a print-ready PDF set to CMYK at 300 DPI with 3mm bleed. TIFF and high-resolution JPG files are also accepted.

 Yes. Our in-house design team can create a custom poster from scratch, adapt an existing layout, or fix artwork that isn't print-ready.

Gloss gives punchy, vibrant colours and is great for retail; matte has a premium, low-glare finish ideal for art and hospitality; satin sits between the two — bright but readable under lighting.

Yes, double-sided posters are available on blockout stock, which prevents the back design from showing through the front.

Bleed is a 3mm margin of artwork extending beyond the trim edge. It stops thin white lines appearing if the cut shifts slightly during finishing.

Yes. We deliver across metro Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, with pickup available from our Somerville studio. Australia-wide shipping is also available.

Yes. There's no minimum order; we print single posters for one-off events, presentations or gifts as well as bulk runs.

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