Panorama Inkjet Printing Resources

It's a well-kept secret, but Epson and Canon inkjet printers can utilize extra-long sheets of paper - perfect for printing your own panoramic images.

Panorama photography is one of the fastest-growing segments in the field. Your phone's panorama feature is the quick, easy way to get stunning, high-quality images that can be printed large. With widely available stitching software, it is easy to take multiple images with your DSLR and create vast landscapes or cityscapes. The more proficient may venture out and do "mosaics". Mosaics consist of multiple rows of images captured with a longer focal length, then stitched together to form one incredibly large and detailed print.

Another popular area of panoramic photography is Virtual Reality (VR) Photography. This is an immersive technology that allows the viewer to interact with an image, as seen in Real Estate Virtual Tours. VR can be shot in both "Cylindrical" (360 degrees by the FOV of the lens) and full "Spherical" (360 degrees by 180 degrees) formats, encompassing the full visual range of a scene. These images can be flattened to form what is known as an "equirectangular image”. These images create a unique perspective when viewed in two dimensions. Standard rectangular images are generally 2:1. So the resulting spherical panorama can be printed 24" long x 12" high or up to 4 feet long x 2 feet wide. Proportionately larger prints are also possible.

Maintaining control over print quality is crucial. Red River's line of pano inkjet media allows you to print images on demand instantly. Whether you are a dedicated panorama enthusiast or occasionally find a panorama worthy of printing, Red River Paper offers the best quality photo and inkjet papers in panorama and landscape sizes you need.

How Much Do Inkjet Panos Cost?

The average six color inkjet printer uses about $1.00 in ink for every 80 square inches.

The chart below estimates ink cost for some possible pano sizes:

Paper cost for these images is between $1.60 and $3.32 depending on the surface you choose. At most your cost for materials is under $9 which is competitive with volume labs, and much less than top quality custom finishing.

What Paper Types are Available

What type of paper you choose is highly dependent on the subject of your panoramic photography. You might choose a glossy for high impact, high contrast subjects. On the other hand, for low key, nature, or artistic imagery you might choose a non-reflective matte or cotton paper. Red River Paper offers a number of photo and art papers that are sure to meet any need.

Are They Compatible With My Printer?

The short answer is yes. Red River Paper's pano inkjet papers are selected for compatibility with dye or pigment inks. We recommend using the rear media tray or specialty tray to feed these sizes.

Canon Printer Note - Older Canon desktop printers are limited to 26.61" as the maximum sheet size. This is a driver issue and cannot be overcome. Newer models (PRO-200S, PRO-310, PRO-1100) can print up to 47" sheets. 

What About Picture Frames?

Our friends at Frame Destination offer several pano frame sizes in 2:1 and 3:1 aspect ratios. In spring 2019, they introduced 12x36 and 13x38 frames to match Red River Paper's exclusive 13x38 size. You can also have custom picture frames built to your specs, as well as shop for many ready-made frames.

Vertical panos can be mounted like regular photos. Horizontal panos might need extra support if they are not dry-mounted. Support can come from an additional tape or an archival t-hinge at the top, or from archival mounting strips at the bottom, to keep the print from sagging in the middle. See detailed picture mounting info and tips.

Red River Printing Resources for Panoramic Printing

Custom paper size setup tutorial

Panoramic Hardware

Nodal Ninja panoramic tripod heads

Additional Internet Resources for Panoramic Printing

Intl Association of Pano Photographers

Lightroom Pano preset

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Last updated: February 21, 2026