[LARGE FORMAT PRINTING — NAIROBI, KENYA]
Big Ideas.
Bigger Prints.
From a single rollup banner to a full building wrap — PrintHub delivers large format prints that command attention. Professional quality, fast turnaround, delivered across Kenya.
✓ Same-day quotes · ✓ 48hr turnaround available · ✓ Nationwide delivery
[01 — WHAT WE PRINT]
Every Surface.
Every Size.
Every Brief.
Whether you're launching a product, branding a vehicle, dressing an event, or putting your business on the map — we print it. Our wide-format printers handle everything from A1 posters to 50-metre building wraps, on whatever surface your project demands.
DPI
Print resolution
Max Width
Single-pass width
Hours
Express turnaround available
Counties
Delivered nationwide
[02 — OUR CAPABILITIES]
Precision at
Every Scale.
Our Nairobi print facility runs Roland and Mimaki wide-format printers — the same equipment used by top print houses across Africa. We print at up to 1,200 DPI resolution, ensuring photographic-quality output even on the largest formats.
Every job is colour-calibrated using ICC profiles, so what you see on screen is what you get in print. We use eco-solvent and UV-curable inks that are weather-resistant, fade-resistant, and safe for indoor environments.
- → Max single-pass width: 3.2 metres
- → Max print length: unlimited (roll)
- → Resolution: up to 1,200 × 1,200 DPI
- → Colour system: CMYK + spot colour matching
- → Ink type: Eco-solvent (outdoor) / Latex (indoor-safe)
- → Colour profile: ICC-calibrated per substrate
- → File formats: PDF, AI, PSD, EPS, PNG (300dpi+), SVG
[03 — MATERIALS & SUBSTRATES]
The Right Material
for Every Job.
Not all prints are created equal. Choosing the right substrate makes the difference between a print that fades in three months and one that lasts three years. Our team will always recommend the best material for your specific application, environment, and budget.
Outdoor Vinyl (Calendared)
Best for outdoor banners, building signage, short-to-medium term applications. UV and water resistant. Cost-effective for large runs.
- Durability: 2–3 years outdoor
- Thickness: 80–100 microns
- Finish: Gloss or matte
Cast Vinyl (Premium Outdoor)
Best for vehicle wraps, curved surfaces, long-term outdoor signage. Conforms to complex curves without lifting or wrinkling.
- Durability: 5–7 years outdoor
- Thickness: 60–80 microns
- Finish: Gloss, matte, satin, brushed metal
Backlit Film
Best for lightboxes, illuminated signage, airport displays, retail. Produces vivid, saturated colours when backlit.
- Durability: 3–5 years indoor, 1–2 years outdoor
- Thickness: 175 microns
- Finish: Translucent
Canvas
Best for art reproduction, wall décor, hotel/restaurant branding, gifts. Available with gallery wrap stretcher frame or flat for framing.
- Durability: 75+ years indoor (unvarnished)
- Weight: 380 gsm poly-cotton blend
- Finish: Matte (archival quality)
Mesh Banner
Best for construction hoardings, scaffolding, outdoor fencing, sports events. Ideal for high-wind locations. Reduces structural load by 50%.
- Durability: 3–5 years outdoor
- Density: 280 gsm woven polyester mesh
- Perforation: 50% open area
Fabric / Dye-Sub Textile
Best for exhibition stands, event backdrops, hospitality, table throws, flags. Lightweight, washable, reusable. Colours embedded in fibres.
- Durability: Washable, reusable
- Weight: 110–200 gsm polyester
[04 — WHO WE PRINT FOR]
Built for Business.
Designed for Impact.
- 01
RETAIL & HOSPITALITY
Window graphics, wall murals, floor graphics, menu boards, and POS displays that turn a shopfront into an experience.
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EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
Backdrops, stage banners, pull-up stands, table throws, directional signage, and branded environments. We've printed for concerts, conferences, and Nairobi Fashion Week.
- 03
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Site hoardings, estate agent boards, development banners, and property marketing material at any scale.
- 04
CORPORATE BRANDING
Office wall murals, reception signage, branded meeting rooms, vehicle fleet wraps, and wayfinding systems.
- 05
ADVERTISING AGENCIES & DESIGNERS
We're the print partner behind some of Nairobi's leading agencies. We take your artwork and bring it to life — exactly as designed.
- 06
GOVERNMENT & INSTITUTIONS
Compliance signage, campaign material, informational banners, and public-space graphics for counties, NGOs, and parastatals.
- 07
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
Hotel wall art, restaurant décor, pool and spa signage, safari camp branding, and destination marketing.
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SMEs & STARTUPS
You don't need a big budget to make a big impression. We work with businesses of all sizes — minimum order from KES 500.
[05 — FILE PREPARATION]
Set Up Your Files.
Print-Ready, Every Time.
Sending us the right file means faster turnaround and the sharpest possible result. Follow these guidelines and your job goes straight to print — no back-and-forth.
Step 1: Resolution
Set your artwork to 100–150 DPI at actual print size. For files designed at actual size: minimum 100 DPI. For billboard/large hoardings: 25–72 DPI is acceptable at actual size.
Step 2: Colour Mode
Work in CMYK colour mode, not RGB. If you have Pantone/spot colours, note them in your brief.
Step 3: Bleed & Safe Zone
Add 5mm bleed on all edges (10mm for large banners). Keep all critical content 10mm inside the trim edge.
Step 4: File Formats
✓ PDF, AI, PSD, EPS, PNG (300dpi at size). ✗ JPG only if high quality. Word/PowerPoint not accepted.
| Quick specs | |
|---|---|
| Colour mode | CMYK (preferred) or RGB |
| Resolution | 100–150 DPI at actual print size |
| Bleed | 5mm (small) / 10mm (large format) |
| Safe zone | 10mm inside trim on all sides |
| Max file size | 500MB per file |
| Preferred formats | PDF, AI, PSD, EPS, PNG |
| Colour matching | Pantone (note in brief) |
| Font handling | Outline all fonts before sending |
[06 — TURNAROUND & DELIVERY]
Fast When You Need It.
Reliable Always.
STANDARD
3–5 Business Days
Price: No surcharge
Best for: Planned campaigns, advance orders
- • Order confirmed by 5pm
- • Production begins next morning
- • Quality check before dispatch
- • Notification when ready for collection or dispatch
EXPRESS
24–48 Hours
Price: +30% surcharge
Best for: Urgent events, last-minute campaigns
- • Order & approve artwork by 10am
- • Production begins same day
- • Available Mon–Fri (not public holidays)
- • Subject to machine capacity — confirm with team
SAME DAY
⚠ LimitedBy 5pm same day
Price: +60% surcharge
Best for: Emergencies only
- • Order & final artwork by 8am sharp
- • Very limited slots — call to confirm availability
- • Nairobi collection/delivery only
- • +254 XXX XXX XXX (call, don't WhatsApp for this)
We Deliver Across Kenya.
PrintHub delivers to all 47 counties via our courier partners. Nairobi deliveries are handled by our own drivers. Bulky or fragile prints are packaged in protective cardboard.
- → Nairobi CBD / Westlands / Industrial Area — Same day or next day from KES 200
- → Greater Nairobi — 1–2 days from KES 400
- → Major towns (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) — 2–3 days from KES 600
- → All other counties — 3–5 days (rates at checkout)
- → Collection from our Nairobi facility — FREE
[07 — FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS]
Everything You Need
to Know.
Your Banner.
Your Brand.
Let's Print.
From concept to delivery, PrintHub handles your large format printing from our Nairobi facility. Fast, precise, and built to last.
“Best print quality in Nairobi. Delivered on time, every time.”
An Ezana Group Company · printhub.africa · Nairobi, Kenya
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