Small Short Run Poster Printing

If you need to announce a limited sale, a special event or an upcoming show, use short run posters in small quantities of 1 or more. These posters help you make special announcements, but you can also use them to decorate a home, office or store. Use them for exterior advertising of your restaurant or bar, or use short run posters to decorate your office with company-related images. With our low prices, you can have posters for every special occasion.

Graphic Design Service

Short run posters are ideal for short-term use to announce a sale or other special event. Your short run posters should grab customers’ attention and point them to your event, sale or grand opening. Our talented designers can help with the layout, graphics and text of your poster. We offer custom design services for every print job.

Available Small Short Run Poster Paper or Stock

100 lb Gloss Text

Available Coatings:

(Not available on all paper or stock)
Gloss Aqueous

Options Available for Small Short Run Posters

Digital Proof
No Cutting/White Border
Shrink Wrapping

We do tons of small short run poster printing, and we have streamlined the process to make it as easy as possible. Just download the small short run poster template for the size and application format you need, create your artwork, and upload your design to print.

Small Short Run Poster Specifications

If you are doing a custom size or do not see a template in the application you are using, please be sure to use the following specifications to design your small short run poster.

How to Save Your Files for Print

To ensure the best print results, follow these file setup guidelines when preparing your artwork:

File Setup Checklist

Resolution: 300 dpi
Bleed: 1/8" (0.125") on all sides
Color Mode: CMYK (or spot colors when applicable)
File Format: PDF (with fonts embedded or outlined)

Important Notes

• Make sure images are not compressed (turn off downsampling when exporting)
• Backgrounds that touch the edge must extend 0.125" beyond the trim line (bleed)
• You may include crop marks, but do not include file names or timestamps — it can throw off the layout
• Embed or outline all fonts to ensure crisp, clean text and avoid font errors

How to Export a Press-Quality PDF

InDesign

File > Export
Choose format: Adobe PDF (Print)
Select preset: Press Quality
Under Marks and Bleeds, check:
- Crop Marks
- Use Document Bleed Settings (.125")
Click Export

Illustrator

File > Save As or Save a Copy
Choose format: Adobe PDF
Select preset: Press Quality
Under Marks and Bleeds, check:
- Crop Marks
- Bleed (.125")
Click Save

Photoshop

File > Save As
Choose format: Photoshop PDF
Select preset: Press Quality
Click Save

Why This Matters

A press-quality PDF helps avoid printing issues, keeps your design accurate, and ensures everything prints clean and sharp. If you have any questions, give us a call at 877-613-1913 we’re here to help!

Small Short Run Poster Template Download

Using our small short run poster template is simple. Just download the size and application format you need, create your artwork, and upload your design to print.