Large format printers.

[genmech]

Hello and sorry if this is in the wrong section. I am looking to see if any of you fine folk have a recommendation for a large format color printer. we recently discovered the need to print out 12" x 18" prints and don't want to have to waste our plotters paper or ink. plus the plotter is in a whole other area and i want this thing to sit on my desk. i am looking for something like ( http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/157698/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880-Inkjet-Large/ ) this but figured you folk might have one at the office or home that you love.

[ReMark]

Do you need gallery-quality color for a truly photographic look or is that overkill?

[genmech]

would be overkill. manly using it to print layouts and information. maybe every now and then i'll make a sign but it doesn't have to be top of the line.

[ReMark]

And you never have any need to print something bigger like an 18x24 or 24x36?

[genmech]

18x24 would be nice but not a requirement. i have access to a plotter that does Arch D. pretty much just looking to not print on regular paper then have to use a magnifying glass to check prints.

[ReMark]

And does any printer you look at have to have color capability?

[genmech]

yes. we have a need to color code drawings .

[ReMark]

I would find at least one other printer that is similar then see if you can obtain a test print from each in both black & white and in color.

 

What other features are important to you?

[genmech]

pretty much the only features i must have are color. ability to do up to 12x18 and network connectable. Ability to run on windows 7 >should be a given

[ReMark]

You can ask the local dealer to make the prints for you. Provide them with a sample file of your choosing.

 

You might try comparing the Epson to a similarly featured Cannon printer.