How to Order Poster Prints from Walgreens
Why Do I Need a Printer for Digital Sign Files?
Let's start at the beginning. When you place an order for First Day of School signs or Birthday signs, you have an option to purchase a digital file. This is a JPG image that is emailed to you complete with all of your customization details. It is not a physical sign, though. You will still need to take the file to a printer to complete the product.
Finding a printer is a really easy process. Your local Walgreens Photo department is a fantastic resource at a reasonable price. Follow the steps below to upload your sign online, and pick up by the end of the day.
Steps to Order From Walgreens
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Go to Walgreens.com. Select the Photo option from the header, then select Poster Prints.
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Sign in to your Walgreens Photo account.
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Click the Posters option in the top header, then choose Single Image Board Print.
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Click the blue Create Now button.
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If you have recently uploaded the image, you will see it available on the left. If not, click the blue Get Photos button.
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Click the blue Upload button then choose a destination album.
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A new window will open up to your documents. Navigate to your saved JPG sign image.
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After the file is done uploading and processing, click the blue Done button.
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Your uploaded image should appear on the left. Drag and drop the image to the grey area.
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Don't click the Review button yet!
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On the left, you will see a size and orientation option. Click the box next to 16x20.
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Now click the blue Review button. Make sure Board Print is selected on the right of the next page.
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Click Add to Cart.
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Now, look at the top, just under the header options. There is probably a coupon code hiding there that will give you a significant discount off the print. Enter the code in the Add Coupons section. Alternatively, Google the term 'Walgreens photo coupon', and search for a code. There is almost always some type of discount available.
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Complete checkout, and you're done.
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In most locations, the sign can be ready to pick up in under 3 hours, though occasionally it will take a little longer.
Why the Board Print?
The 16" x 20" poster board is my favorite because the poster is already mounted to a stiff board, so it is easy for little hands to hold, and it is easy to read in photos. You can order a standard oversized photo print, but I usually just end up mounting it to foam board anyway. This skips a step and provides a clean and polished result.