The Education Express School Poster Printer Machine
Every Day Poster Printing For A Fraction Of The Cost Of Outsourcing
The Education Express Poster Maker Machine is one of the best poster maker machines available today. Designed specifically for educational environments, this poster machine gives schools a fast, affordable, and reliable way to create vibrant, full-color visuals on demand. Ideal for indoor use, it supports 20+ types of media, prints as low as $1.50 per poster, and ships with a 5-year next-business-day warranty.
The Poster Printer For Everyday School Printing
Eight reasons the Education Express is the most-deployed school poster printer in the country — engineered for daily classroom use with the lowest total cost of ownership in its class.
Available in 24″ & 36″
Pick the print width that fits your space — same software, same feature set, same warranty.
20+ Types of Media
Coated, photo, banner, adhesive, film — load any paper up to the full width of the printer.
As Low As $1.50 Per Poster
About 1/30th the cost of outsourcing. PrintCents tech shows exact cost before every print.
STEM & Curriculum Content
1,000+ classroom-ready templates included — math, science, ELA, PBIS, social-emotional and more.
Wireless From Anywhere
Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0. Print from any device on your school network.
5-Year Next-Day Warranty
Onsite support from HP's 300+ technicians across all 50 states — never a reseller.
Economical Inks
No maintenance cartridges, no wasted cleaning cycles — just $0.84 per ml of ink.
Load Any Paper Size
Cut-sheet, roll, automatic sheet feeder — supports anything up to the printer's full width.
Take a Closer Look — Tap Any Hotspot
Hover or tap each numbered hotspot on the printer to see what makes the Education Express the easiest, most reliable wide-format poster maker in the K-12 category.
Wireless & Wired Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB 2.0 — print from any device on your school network.
Roll Media Feed
Continuous roll feed up to 24″ or 36″ wide. Swap rolls in seconds for different paper types.
Smart Control Panel
Easy-to-read display walks teachers through every print job. No IT degree required.
4-Cartridge Ink System
CMYK with dye-based color and pigment-based black. No maintenance cartridges. No wasted ink.
Automatic Horizontal Cutter
Built-in cutter delivers a clean edge on every print — no scissors, no trimming, no mess.
Included Printer Stand
Heavy-duty stand and media bin included — no extra purchase needed. Wheels for easy moving.
The Education Express, Inside & Out
Switch tabs to see what's in the box, the technical specs, how we compare to Epson and Canon, frequently asked questions, and every supply you'll ever need.
Everything You Need to Start Printing Right Away
Every Education Express package ships complete — printer, stand, ink, paper, software, training, and lifetime support. Nothing else to buy.
Print Performance
Connectivity
Media Handling
Power & Physical
Most school poster makers on the market are relabeled Epson or Canon printers resold by third parties — meaning your support stops at the reseller. The Education Express is built on HP DesignJet hardware and backed by HP's nationwide service network. Here's how it stacks up.
| Feature | Poster Studio Express | Typical Epson Reseller |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer Support | Direct HP support, 300+ techs nationwide | Reseller-only — no HP/Epson direct line |
| Warranty | 5-year next-business-day onsite | 1-year parts only (typical) |
| Maintenance Cartridges | None required | Required — costly & wasteful |
| Design Service | Lifetime, in-house, free | Not offered |
| Software Included | StudioCore + mobile app + 1,000+ templates | Basic driver only |
| Shipping | Free, every order | Varies — often $200+ |
| Cost Per Poster | As low as $1.50 | $2.50–$4.00 typical |
| Feature | Poster Studio Express | Typical Canon Reseller |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Support Network | 300+ HP-certified techs in 50 states | Limited regional techs |
| Print Speed (24×36) | Under 30 seconds — 76 D prints/hour | 45–90 seconds typical |
| Media Compatibility | 20+ types, full-width loading | Limited to proprietary media |
| Education Templates | 1,000+ STEM, ELA, PBIS, SEL | None included |
| Mobile App | Yes — exclusive PSE mobile app | No |
| School POs | Accepted — net 30 standard | Often credit card only |
| White-Labeled? | No — direct HP partnership | Yes — Canon brand stripped |
- Coated and Uncoated Bond Paper
- Permanent and Repositionable Adhesive Media
- Glossy and Satin Finish Photo Paper
- Indoor PolyPro Banners
- Tear-proof transparent and white films
Every supply you'll ever need — ink, paper, banner media, and bundled supply packs. Free shipping on every order.
Three Configurations, One Powerful Platform
Choose the size and configuration that fits your school. Click any card to view that model's product page and configure your package.
Education Express 24″ Desktop
The space-saving desktop configuration — prints up to 24″ wide with no floor stand needed.
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Education Express 24″
The classroom favorite — prints up to 24″ wide on any media, with included floor stand.
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Education Express 36″
The hallway-banner workhorse — prints up to 36″ wide for full-size posters and signage.
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Get instant pricing, see funding options, or schedule a live Zoom demo with one of our school specialists. Most schools have their printer paid off within the first year — and printing for under a dollar a poster from day one.