- 100 posters run $88.86 base and 250 run $222.16, almost exactly proportional, so that jump does not buy a bulk discount.
- The real price break shows up at 500 posters, where the per-unit cost drops by almost half to about $0.53.
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hotprintsusa-10-off-for-copiesdoes not apply to posters; it is scoped to color copies only.
This guide covers ordering 11″ x 17″ posters on 55printing.com without overpaying at the wrong quantity. Prices below are base print figures for 100 lb gloss book stock, full color on the front only (printers call this 4/0), standard turnaround, checked live in July 2026. Shipping is a separate line in the cart.
Why 11×17 is the default poster size
11×17 reads from across a lobby or sidewalk and still tapes into a window without a mounting board, which is why it is the default before anyone discusses going larger. On the July 2026 table, 100 posters run $88.86 base and 500 run $262.88, where the per-unit price finally drops by almost half.
11″ x 17″ is big enough to read from across a lobby or a sidewalk, small enough to tape in a window or pin to a corkboard without a mounting board. Most storefront, classroom, and event posters land on this size before anyone even discusses anything larger. Go bigger only when the piece needs to work from farther away, like a stage banner or a stadium concourse sign, since larger poster sizes and vinyl banners price differently on the same store.
Quantity table, and a flat spot to watch for
| Quantity | 11×17, 100 lb gloss, 4/0 | Approx. per poster |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $88.86 | $0.89 |
| 250 | $222.16 | $0.89 |
| 500 | $262.88 | $0.53 |
| 1,000 | $325.83 | $0.33 |
Look closely at 100 versus 250 on this live table: the per-poster price barely moves, about $0.89 either way. Jumping from 100 to 250 posters does not buy you a bulk discount here, it just buys you 150 more posters at the same rate. The real price break shows up at 500, where the per-unit cost drops by almost half. If your count is flexible, decide whether you actually need 250 posters before assuming that tier is the smart middle ground. It is not cheaper per piece than ordering exactly 100.
What 4/0 means and when you need two sides
4/0 is shorthand for full color on the front, nothing on the back. Almost every poster on a wall, a window, or a corkboard only shows its front, so 4/0 is the right call for the vast majority of posters. Order two-sided printing only when the piece hangs somewhere people walk past from both directions, like a sign suspended in a doorway, and confirm the two-sided price on the live form before assuming it simply doubles the one-sided cost.
Scenario: an indie theater’s monthly lineup
A single-screen independent theater prints a new lineup poster every month: showtimes, ticket link, and a QR code to the trailer. The manager needs about 40 for the lobby, front windows, and a handful of nearby coffee shops and record stores that let local businesses post flyers. Rounding up to the 100-count tier at $88.86 leaves plenty of spare posters for a torn corner or a shop that asks for two copies, and the extra units barely change the total compared to ordering a tighter count.
Once a year, the theater runs a small festival with a poster campaign across the whole neighborhood: bars, laundromats, bookstores, and bus stop kiosks. That job jumps to the 500-count tier at $262.88, which drops the per-poster price to about $0.53, roughly 40% less than the same design printed at the monthly 100-count rate. The theater keeps the two jobs on separate orders since the monthly lineup changes every four weeks and the festival poster is a one-time design that needs a bigger, less frequent run.
Code hotprintsusa-10-off-for-copies is scoped to eligible color copies products on 55printing.com and does not apply to posters. Do not expect a discount line on a poster order just because the code worked on a copy job before. Check the deals hub for any poster-specific code we verify later.
Approximate cost per poster at the 1,000-count tier, one side, base price before shipping.
Poster print pricing does not include tape, tacks, sign holders, or foam board mounting. Budget those extras as their own line item rather than assuming they ride along with the print total, especially if a storefront window facing direct sun needs a laminate or gloss coating upgrade to slow fading.
Turnaround for a fixed screening date
Standard production is the right default for a recurring monthly poster, since the date it needs to be on the wall repeats every month and rarely surprises anyone. Rush pricing exists for a festival announcement that got locked in late or a screening date that moved. Order against the actual day the poster needs to be up, then add ground shipping days on top of production, rather than paying for rush out of habit.
Pick your quantity, then see the live total with shipping before you check out.
FAQ
Should I order 250 posters instead of 100 if I might need more later?
Only if you are fairly sure you will use closer to 250. On this table, 250 costs almost exactly proportional to 100, so there is no bulk savings baked into that specific jump. Order 500 instead if you want a real per-unit discount.
Does 100 lb gloss book hold up outdoors?
It is built for indoor and short-term sheltered display, not for weeks of rain or direct weather. For an outdoor campaign that needs to survive the elements, check a coated or laminated poster option on the live form before committing.
Can I print a different design on each of the 100 posters?
No, this pricing is for one design printed across the full quantity. Multiple designs mean multiple smaller orders, each priced at its own quantity tier.
Does the color copies coupon apply if posters are in the same cart as color copies?
No. The discount only applies to eligible color copies line items. A poster line in the same cart will not show a discount even if the code is active elsewhere in the order.
What size text is safe to read from across a room?
Headline text around 1 to 2 inches tall reads comfortably from 15 to 20 feet away, which covers most lobby and storefront viewing distances. Keep showtimes and ticket links large enough to photograph from a few feet back.
Is there a minimum order for posters?
Check the live product form for the current minimum quantity key. The 100-count tier above is the smallest anchor covered in this guide, but the form may offer a smaller custom quantity depending on the day.
