Print a large image over multiple A4 pages

[gpholman]

Cheers Egg, that looks the ticket.

[DanFelix]

I print to PDF and use the Adobe Acrobat printer. It has this feature.

[Gamerprinter]

I create maps that are sliced into multiple pieces so they can be printed large format across multiple sheets of paper - I think that's what you're asking.

I do it in several ways. I will design a map at varying dimensions from 18 x 24 inches, 24 x 36 inches, even 72 x 72 inches. I set Snap to Grid, then create squares or rectangles in the print size I need, give it a color, then apply a Stain Glass Window transparency so I can see through the shape and the map behind it. I create multiple pieces at the size I intend to print, then line it up using Snap to Grid, as stain glass transparent shapes, so I can insure there is no overlap or gaps between slices. Once the image is fully sliced. I export each slice individually as a selected JPG. Now I can send each slice one at a time to the printer to print. Once I cut off the unprinted areas, I can line the maps up at full size once again.

If you convert your file into a PDF, you can use Poster Razor, which is a free program that will automatically slice your image into multiple pieces. You can even print with an overlap area, so you can overlap printed pieces for more accurate line up in the final.