Large Print Services To Convert Your Documents

Almost anything printed can be converted to the large print format and should be included in your language/communication policy.

Large print conversion is more than just increasing font size. Design, layout, typography and colour are other important areas that must be considered.

It is important that original documents are not just blown up on a photocopier – this does not produce a quality usable document.

K International produce your large print documents using the latest large print guidelines, and in doing so keep your brand, corporate ID and feel of the document intact.

Our standard large print guidelines have been developed in-line with the Royal National Institute of Blind People’s recommendations and policies:

1. Use type 16 or above.
2. Be consistent. By only using one point size for the majority of the document, this helps with its overall readability.
3. Use only plain fonts such as Arial or Helvetica.
4. Simple typography.
5. No indented paragraphs, no justified text (i.e. left align all copy).
6. Avoid the use of BLOCK CAPITALS. Avoid underlining text. Avoid text in italics.
7. No text on top of graphics. No text on top of bold colours.
8. Ensure that all text is in large print, not forgetting about page numbering and captions for illustrations.
9. Use of pastel-coloured matt paper or good contrast such as black print on yellow. No glossy paper.
10. Bind documents by using comb binding, not stapled.

We never blow up standard size print documents on a photocopier.