Large-Format Printers
Large-Format Printing Guide
Large-format printing is a rapidly growing field. Applications for
large-format printing include art reproduction, sign printing, billboards,
textile printing, and even interior decoration, especially in commercial
settings like fast food and retail. Another relatively new usage is
vinyl wraps for vehicles. These new applications are creating
demands for new and innovative types of printing.
Within the last few years, affordable large format inkjet printers have brought this technology to the masses with many being used in office environments for presentations, spreadsheets, and other needs. Medium to large-format printers are also being used at home. These inkjet and laser printers typically use standard size paper formats such as 11 inches by 17 inches or 13 inches by 19 inches.
Slightly larger printers, known as wide format printers or plotters, use
rolls of paper often 36 to 60 inches wide. These are often used for
posters as well as engineering, landscape, and architectural drawings.
Digital solvent style printers are used extensively for photographic uses. They allow high resolution printing on non-coated media. These printers have been coming down in price rapidly and have opened up new options for businesses looking for high quality in-house output.
UV-curable ink printing is one of the fastest growing areas of large format printing. These inks allow printing on just about any format including vinyl. Large format vinyl printing is changing the way advertising is being done. Vehicles are increasingly being used to advertise their company's wares as well as even public transportation busses being used as moving billboards. Other areas of growth are fabric printing, cardboard boxes, and other non-traditional media printing.
Large-format printers are standard fixtures in many design, photo, and advertising studios, and LargeFormatPrinters.us features several resources for prospective printer buyers. Included on this site is a directory of selected printer manufacturers as well as convenient access to large format printer reviews and a well-known computer printer supplier.
Large-Format Printer Manufacturers
- Epson Wide Format Printers
Compare specifications on Epson Stylus Pro Series wide format printers.
www.Epson.com - HP Printers and Plotters
Compare specifications on HP large-format printers and technology solutions.
www.HP.com - Canon Office Products - Large-Format Printers
Offers state-of-the-art large-format color printing solutions.
OPD.USA.Canon.com - Kyocera Mita
Review specifications on Kyocera Mita wide format imaging systems.
usa.KyoceraMita.com - Xerox Large-Format Printers
This company's large-format printing solutions include wide format printers, copiers, and scanners to help customers copy, scan, manage, and electronically distribute wide format technical and graphic arts documents.
www.Xerox.com
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- Color Laser Printers - laser printing in color.
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