Film is a major part of contemporary society. Millions flock to the cinemas each week to see movies projected onto the big screen, while others prefer to relax on the couch while viewing a film on their televisions. Film memorabilia, in particular movie posters, have become a cultural phenomenon, with movie posters gracing the walls of houses all around the world. Unfortunately, some posters are incredibly expensive - first run prints of Star Wars posters, for example, can cost thousands of pounds. Some posters can also be rare and difficult to find. Fortunately, there is an alternative. This article will explain how to print large posters with inkjet printing. Movie poster sizes Most movie posters come in the format of a 'one sheet'. A one sheet is a poster that is 27 inches wide and 40 inches tall. They're designed to be shown in a portrait position. Most modern inkjet printers are unable to print at these sizes, unfortunately, but it's possible to print perfect looking movie posters by using a combination of special software and some masking tape. Why inkjet printers are the best printers to use to print posters Inkjet printers provide a cost effective way to print high quality images onto paper. They use special toner cartridges containing various different types of ink that, when mixed, can produce any millions of different colours. Compatible toner cartridges also produce high quality results at a much lower cost than the more expensive 'original' cartridges sold by manufacturers. Inkjet printers also print quickly, with a full page taking mere seconds to be printed. By using high quality paper and printing at high quality settings, inkjet printers are capable of producing high quality prints that are perfect for use as movie posters. How to use a home computer and inkjet printer to print high quality posters The first step is to find a copy of the movie poster that you wish to print. Make sure it is high quality so that it looks good when blown up to poster size. High resolution movie posters can be found using Google's Image Search. The next step is configuring the computer to print the poster properly. Go to the print menu and find the 'page layout' tab. Choose 'poster printing' from the 'page setup' dropdown menu. Next, make sure the inkjet printer has paper available and push the print button to start the printing process. Finally, once the inkjet printer has finished printing all the parts of the movie poster, it's time to use the masking tape to tape the pages together. Make sure to use the masking tape is used on the reverse side so that it cannot be seen from the front. Once the pages have been taped together, the poster is ready to be put onto the wall with some blu tac or some other form of adhesive. Another option is to put the poster into a frame, using some glass or perspex plastic on the front to keep the movie poster safe from damage. Conclusion Movie posters are the ultimate film memorabilia. Inkjet printers provide a high quality solution to print out posters at a low cost producing posters that are indistinguishable from the originals.