Choosing the right wide format printer requires some advance research and careful consideration of your requirements. To find a printer that matches your organization’s requirements, here’s where to start.

How will you use your wide format printer?

The wide format printer you eventually choose must be a good fit for your application. Architecture, engineering and construction firms may use it mostly for blueprints, architectural renderings, and schematics. A school district may use their wide format to produce full-color event banners and educational posters. While these groups will both benefit from a color wide format printer, the printer’s specific capabilities may need to be very different. Consider these variations:

• Image quality — Choose a wide format printer that delivers the image quality your group requires. Consider DPI (dots per inch) along with how well the printer interprets a scanned file.
• Media —Your end product determines the type of media your wide format equipment should be able to handle, so be sure to communicate your printing needs thoroughly to your equipment provider.
• Usability —Do you want a wide format printer that features a touchscreen interface? Are you looking for custom workflow solutions? How comfortable are you with daily maintenance chores like changing ink cartridges and routine cleaning?
• Space considerations —How much room do you have for your new device? Some larger units require access from all four sides, while some smaller devices can be placed against a wall.
• Speed —Speed and volume output capabilities vary from one device to another. Consider file processing and warm-up time, multifunction capabilities, and how quickly the printer can complete complex color documents.
• Cost —Affordable leasing options can help your company acquire the wide format device that’s right for your unique requirements.

Contact the staff at CORE Business Technologies for an informative wide format printer demonstration today.