School Poster Printer FAQ

Our best school poster printers 2026 comparison puts Education Graphics packages side by side with HP, Canon and Epson wide-format printers on cost per poster, software, support and warranty.

Education Graphics Poster Maker™ packages start at $2,495. Price depends on width, model and what’s bundled. After purchase, a full-color 24″ × 36″ poster costs about $1.30 in ink and paper on standard matte, up to about $2.84 on premium paper. Compare poster maker packages.

Most schools start at 24″, which prints a full 24″ × 36″ classroom poster. Choose 36″ if you print hallway posters and banners often, and 44″ for gym-scale or outdoor banners. Bronze is 24″ only, Silver and Gold come in 24″ or 36″, and the Z6 comes in 24″ or 44″. Compare models or read how to choose.

Every package includes the printer, design software and templates, starter ink and paper, setup and training, and phone support. Depending on the package you also get a high-resolution scanner, a rolling stand or a design laptop. See what’s in each package.

A poster maker machine is a wide-format inkjet printer packaged for schools, so teachers can print posters, anchor charts and banners on site. Education Graphics models print 24″, 36″ or 44″ wide on paper, and the Z6 also prints outdoor vinyl.

Education Graphic Solutions, which has worked with K–12 schools since 2003. The Education Graphics Poster Maker™ is sold as a complete school package with software, training and support.

Yes. Ask us for a multi-building quote and we’ll price every building on one quote.

Yes. Schools and districts can buy the Education Graphics Poster Maker™ with a purchase order. Ask for a formal quote to attach to your requisition, then submit your purchase order. We help with W-9 forms and vendor packets. TIPS member districts can buy through TIPS contract #240804 (Academic and Educational Goods and Services, valid through 10/31/2029).

Often, yes. Many schools use Title I or Title IV-A funds when the poster maker supports instruction. See our Title I funding guide for poster printers.

Title IV, Part A may apply to well-rounded education or effective-use-of-technology activities, within federal limits on equipment. Perkins V may apply to CTE programs. General funds, PTA/PTO, grants and sponsorships are also common. Details: Title I funding.

No. Printers are end-user devices and are not on the FCC E-Rate Eligible Services List, so keep the printer, ink and paper off your E-Rate application. See in-house vs outsourcing.

About $1.30 in ink and paper for a full-color 24″ × 36″ poster on standard matte, and up to about $2.84 on premium paper, compared with $20 or more at a print shop. See cost to print school posters.

A full 24″ poster prints in about 35 seconds on Bronze, and in as little as 25 seconds on Gold. See models.

Yes. If you can use a mouse, you can print a poster. Teachers design in Canva, Google Slides or PowerPoint and print over your school’s Wi-Fi, or start from a template.

Canva is the most popular choice for schools: it’s free for teachers and has thousands of templates. You can also use Google Slides, PowerPoint or our poster software. Follow our step-by-step Canva poster guide.

Define the purpose and audience, start from a template, set the size (24″ × 36″ is standard), use a clear headline and high-quality images, add a call to action, export as PDF Print, then print on your poster maker.

Yes. You can print directly from a USB flash drive or wirelessly over your school’s Wi-Fi.

24″ wide by 36″ tall. See our school poster size guide.

Matte is best for everyday classroom posters and costs least (about $1.30–$1.55 per 24″ × 36″). Premium or glossy paper costs more (up to about $2.84) and suits photos, events and long-term displays. Shop poster printer supplies. Compare every type in our poster printer paper guide.

It depends on the paper. Most matte and photo rolls are 100 feet, production matte poster paper is 300 feet, bond rolls are 150 or 300 feet, and canvas rolls are 50 feet. See our poster printer paper guide.

15-mil vinyl scrim. It’s tear- and weather-resistant for outdoor banners, and the Z6 is the only Education Graphics model that prints it. See the Z6.

Yes, right after printing. A cold laminator gives the best results without bubbles or wrinkles.

Order from our supplies page, or email a purchase order to sales@educationgraphicsolutions.com. Questions: 1-877-891-8411.

Every Education Graphics Poster Maker™ package includes a 3-year warranty.

No. Bronze is a 24″ desktop model for small workrooms. Silver comes with a rolling stand that moves easily between rooms.

Yes. Every package includes setup and training, plus lifetime phone support at 1-877-891-8411.