Roller Banners: Price, Sizes & Artwork Setup (Complete Guide)

A roller banner (also called a pull-up or roll-up banner) costs £75 including the stand and carry bag, printed at the standard 850 × 2000mm size. It's the fastest way to make a stall, reception or event space look professionally branded, and it packs into a car boot.

What size is a standard roller banner?

850mm wide × 2000mm high is the UK standard. Wider units (1000mm, 1200mm) exist for bigger backdrops; 800mm compacts suit tight exhibition pitches. Unless the venue dictates otherwise, 850 × 2000 is the right default.

How much does a roller banner cost?

Option	Typical UK price	Here
Budget banner + stand	£55–£90	£75 with stand & bag
Premium/wide stand	£120–£250	quoted
Graphic replacement only	£40–£70	quoted

Cheap stands fail at the spring mechanism after a few uses — a mid-weight stand survives years of weekly markets and events.

How do I design a roller banner that works?

People read it from 2–3 metres away, top-down, in about three seconds:

1. Top third: logo + one headline (your offer, not your mission statement)
2. Middle: 3–4 short benefit lines or images
3. Bottom 200mm: contact details only — this zone is often below eye level and partly curved into the stand, so nothing critical goes there

Artwork spec: 850 × 2060mm (60mm bottom bleed for the mechanism), CMYK, 150dpi minimum at full size, fonts outlined. Full pre-flight list in the file setup guide.

Roller banner vs alternatives

	Roller banner	Feather flag	Foamex board
Indoor use	ideal	poor	good
Outdoor use	sheltered only	ideal	good
Setup time	30 seconds	5 minutes	instant
Portability	excellent	good	poor at size
Cost	£75	£90+	varies

For indoor events, exhibitions and shopfront interiors, the roller banner wins on cost-per-impression and convenience.

How long does a roller banner take to print?

Usually next working day in Ipswich; occasionally same-day if the schedule allows — phone 01473 933888 before 1pm to check. Order at minutemanpressipswich.co.uk, collect from Tacket Street (IP4 1AU).

FAQs

Is the stand included in the £75? Yes — stand, printed graphic and padded carry bag.

Can I replace just the graphic later? Yes, if the cassette is a serviceable type — cheaper than a full new unit when your branding changes.

Can roller banners be used outside? Only in sheltered, low-wind spots. For genuine outdoor use, choose a feather flag or weighted outdoor banner instead.

What file do I supply? Print-ready PDF at 850 × 2060mm, CMYK, fonts outlined, imagery 150dpi+ at full size.