It is not an easy task to choose a right large format printer or wide formar printer as there are many models for selection. Thus, I believe by breaking down all the popular models by print widths and specific industry, it will helps to enable the buyers to perform an apple to apple comparison.
Generally, HP and Canon are well-known in CAD application while Epson and Canon are leading the graphic arts segment.
A2 Size/ CAD, GIS and 3D Paths Applications
1. Canon iPF510 (17", 5-color, 2400X1200 dpi, 192MB RAM, Network Ready)
2. HP Designjet 70 (18", 4-color, 1200X600dpi, 64MB RAM)
A1 Size/ CAD, GIS & 3D Paths Application
1. Canon iPF610 (24", 5-color, 2400X1200 dpi, 256MB RAM, Network Ready)
2. HP Designjet 510 Plus (24", 4-color, 2400X1200 dpi, 160MB RAM, Optional Network)
3. HP Designjet T610 (24", 6-color, 2400X1200dpi, 128MB RAM, Optional Network)
4. HP Designjet T1120 (24", 6-color, 2400X1200dpi, 320MB RAM, Network Ready)
A0 Size/ CAD, GIS & 3D Paths Application
1. Canon iPF710 (36", 5-color, 2400X1200dpi, 256MB RAM, Network Ready)
2. HP Designjet 51o Plus (42". 4-color, 2400X12oodpi, 160MB RAM, Optional Network)
3. HP Designjet T610 (44", 6-color, 2400X1200dpi, 128MB RAM, Optional Network)
4. HP Designjet T1120 (44", 6-color, 2400X1200dpi, 384MB RAM, Network Ready)
A0 Size/ CAD, GIS and 3D Paths Application (Heavy Duty, suitable for copy centre or shared among a big workgroup, >10 users)
1. Canon iPF810 (44", 5-color, 2400X1200dpi, 384MB RAM, Network Ready)
2. HP Designjet 4020 (42", 4-color, 2400X1200dpi, 604MB RAM, Network Ready)
A2 Size/ Fine Arts, Color Proof and Professional Photography Application
1. Canon iPF5100 (17", 12-color, 2400X1200dpi, 192MB RAM, Network Ready)
2. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 (17", 8-color, 2880X1440dpi, 64MB RAM, Network Ready)
A1 Size/ Fine Arts, Color Proofing and Professional Photography Application
1. Canon iPF6100 (24", 12-color, 2400X1200dpi, 384MB RAM, Network Ready)
2. Epson Stylus Pro 7880 (24", 8-color, 2880X1440dpi, 64MB RAM, Network Ready)
3. Epson Stylus Pro 7900 (24", 10-color, 2880X1440dpi, 256MB RAM, Network Ready)
A0 to B0 Size/ Fine Arts, Color Proof and Professional Photography Application
1. Canon iPF8100 (44", 12-color, 2400X1200dpi, 384MB RAM, Network Ready)
2. Epson Stylus Pro 9880 (44", 8-color, 2880X1440dpi, 128MB RAM, Network Ready)
3. Epson Stylus Pro 9900 (44", 10-color, 2880X1440dpi, 256MB RAM, Network Ready)
The above brief specifications is for easy reference purpose only. Please refer to Canon, HP and Epson official brochures for detailed specifications.
Other considerations
3 comments:
Great post.
To add to this, if you are considering a large format printer and need some samples to help you choose you can request some at Sample Print Large Format Printers Samples.
The site currently concentrates on the UK market and the Canon product range. It also has a "help me choose" feature, that might be of use.
Thanks for the information. Can you also please tell if HP 510 is good for bulk printing?
@HP Designjet 510, HP Designjet 510 is definitely not suitable for bulk printing.
For bulk printing application, My recommendation would be as below:
1. Canon iPF810 or HP Designjet 4020
2. Canon iPF710 or HP Designjet T1120
Line Drawing Print Speed Comparison:
Canon iPF710(34secs/A1)
Canon iPF810 (27secs/A1)
HP DJ510(55secs/A1)
HP DJ T1120(35secs/A1)
HP DJ 4020 (25secs/A1)
Ink Cartridges Volume Comparison:
Canon iPF710(130ml-CMYK)
Canon iPF810 (330ml/700ml-CMYK)
HP DJ510(69ml- CMYK)
HP DJ T1120(69ml/130ml-CMYK)
HP DJ 4020 (400ml/775ml-Black, 225ml/400ml-CMY)
* The ink cartridges size is telling us if the printer is meant for bulk printing.
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