Using Photoshop CS2:
Is there a print option in Photoshop to automatically split an image that's larger than 8.5x11 inches over a few sheets, so it can be assembled into a larger print? Thanks.
#1
You can always do it manually, make the image and then crop out 8.5x11 bits and print them.
#2
I have used Dana's method with success, particularly when I used a plugin that draws a grid on a separate layer to use as a cropping guide.
Other than that, the only program I know of that will print a large image like a mosaic, sheet by sheet, to be taped together is -- believe it or not -- little ol' MS Paint.
#3
#4
Corel Photopaint does this. too.
#5
So you are telling me Photoshop can't do this with some special option? I have to do it manually?
#6
My Photo quality inkjet printers actually give me that option. You might want to check your printers advanced tab.
#7
My printer gives me such options as well. Some printers have poster at 4X4 Sheets and some 5X5 sheets. You can use either 8 1/2X11 or 8 1/2 X14 size page.
#8
Is there a common term for this print feature?
#9
I realize you are trying to use your printer. However, have you priced wall size prints at a lab ? A typical 16"X20" wall size is around $15.00 if you ftp it to the lab. And, if you do print it yourself ... how were you planning on mounting it ? Mounting would add about $6.00 or so. Again .. I know you were looking for a way to do it yourself but wall sizes have a tendency to want to curl up. And if you spliced it together ... it would be even more of a problem. So, my suggestion is to look at a bunch of labs ... either local or via the net and ftp service.
Craig Flory
#10
Are you saying I can send a large image over the net to be printed, and then have them mail it to me? What is a good service for that?
#11
Is there a common term for this print feature?
Tiling
Try placing in InDesign or QuarkXpress if you have either, and tile from there.
Photoshop does not seem to be able to print tiles
#12
Can Acrobat do tiling?
#13
Allen,
I think it comes down to "form follows function" (my friend Tony, yrbkmgr) taught me that... What is your goal for the finished piece?
Details such as finished printed size you want, how the printed piece will be used etc. Lots of factors will dictate the method.
Here are a couple links for poster printing.
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http://www.bigposters.com>
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http://www.epostershop.com>
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http://www.sobegraphics.com>
Patty
#14
Allen,
as Craig says.
Prepare your image in AdobeRGB(98), resolution 200dpi if photo- like, 300 dpi if with thin lines and text (dpi for the final size). Uncompressed.
Send it on CD to a large format printer (or by ftp if possible). Tiling is wasted time, and mounting the fragments is really not pro- fessional.
Best regards --Gernot Hoffmann
#15
Tiling is wasted time, and mounting the fragments is really not pro- fessional.
Agreed.
Most here seem to be assuming that Allen is using this feature to produce a final product.
I believe he just wants to produce a tiled proof, where splicing the thing together would be acceptable.
Perhaps Allen will indicate his exact goal, perhaps not.
#16
I just want to make a proof so see how large I want the image and how it looks at that size. If I want more professional results, I'd take it to Kinko's.
#17