How do I print on SRA2 paper?

October 3, 2019 4:05 PM

I designed a dust jacket and I bought some SRA2-sized Munken paper to print it on, thinking that I could just take it to my local print shop. I do this all the time with A3 and A4 paper, but they told me that they couldn't print at larger formats on provided paper because they use a plotter printer which prints on rolls. I tried printing it on their paper and it looks like crap. Is there a way to print on my beautiful SRA2 paper?
posted by Chenko to Media & Arts (3 answers total)

Try a different print shop? You just need to find one with a machine that will accept an 18" wide sheet.
posted by a halcyon day at 4:12 PM on October 3, 2019

Yeah, call around. That's an extremely niche paper size for most print shops: for most shops, if it's over 11x17, they'll use their large-format printers that take large rolls then cut to size. I'd suggest aiming at shops that specialize in in AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) work, just because they produce the highest volume of large prints. You may also try one that specializes in offset printing, although that will come with much, much higher cost, depending on how many copies you're shooting for.
posted by General Malaise at 4:56 PM on October 3, 2019

Although you've already purchased paper, is there maybe an online print service that can print that size on that paper or something similar?
posted by blaneyphoto at 5:43 PM on October 3, 2019