A plotter printing machine is a special device that is used to print precise and high-quality designs in various industries such as architecture, engineering, surveying, and art. In this article, we are going to introduce the plotter printing machine, its applications, popular brands, price of the machine, types of printing widths, number of heads, and other features.
What is a plotter printing machine?
A plotter is a type of printer that, instead of using tiny dots of ink or toner to dot the paper, draws continuous, smooth lines on the paper using a pen or marker. These lines are more precise and of better quality than conventional printers. Plotters can also print on a variety of surfaces and at larger sizes than standard printers. For this reason, some companies refer to them as "wide-format printers."
Applications of plotter printing machine
Plotter printing machine is mainly used for CAD (Computer Aided Design), GIS (Geographic Information System) and CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) purposes. These industries need to print technical drawings, maps, geology and illustrations with precise lines and clear text. In addition, plotter printing machine is also used in marketing and art fields.
Leading brands of plotter printing machines
There are many printer manufacturers in the plotter printing machine market. But some of them are known for their quality, capabilities, and reliability. Here are three well-known brands in this field:
HP
HP is an American company that manufactures various printers. The company has the DesignJet series, which includes plotter printers for the architecture, engineering, construction, and GIS industries. These devices come in 24, 36, and 44-inch print widths and different print head counts. Some of the features of these devices include:
- High security with advanced features
- High speed and efficiency with printing capacity of up to 180 A1/D per hour
- Excellent quality and color reproduction with printing capabilities up to 2400x1200 dpi2
- Network and mobile connectivity using Wi-Fi, USB and Ethernet2
- Multifunctional with scanning, copying and printing capabilities
The price of an HP plotter printer depends on the model, size, and number of heads. On average, it can be said that the price of an HP plotter printer in the Iranian market is between 200 and 800 million Tomans.
Canon
Canon is a Japanese company that is known for manufacturing cameras, lenses, projectors, and printers. The company has the imagePROGRAF series, which includes plotter printing devices for various industries. These devices come in sizes of 17, 24, 36, 44, and 60 inches of printing width and different numbers of heads. Some of the features of these devices are:
- Easy to use with color touch screen
- High efficiency with high-volume ink capability
- Outstanding quality and color reproduction with printing capabilities up to 2400x1200 dpi4
- Network and mobile connectivity using Wi-Fi, USB, and Ethernet4
- Multifunctional with scanning, copying and printing capabilities
The price of a Canon plotter printer also depends on the model, size, and number of heads. On average, it can be said that the price of a Canon plotter printer in the Iranian market is between 150 and 600 million Tomans.
Epson
Epson is a Japanese company that manufactures electronic devices such as printers, projectors, watches, and robots. The company has the SureColor series, which includes plotter printing devices for various industries. These devices come in 17, 24, 36, and 44 inch print widths and different numbers of heads. Some of the features of these devices include:
- Beautiful and functional design with color touch screen
- High speed and accuracy with A1/D printing capability in less than 31 seconds
- Outstanding quality and color reproduction with printing capabilities up to 2400x1200 dpi1
- Network and mobile connectivity using Wi-Fi, USB and Ethernet1
- Multifunctional capability with scan, copy and print capabilities
The price of an Epson plotter printer also depends on the model, size, and number of heads. On average, it can be said that the price of an Epson plotter printer in the Iranian market is between 100 and 500 million Tomans.
Additional notes
The price of a plotter printer depends on the brand, model, size, and number of heads. In general, it can be said that the price of a plotter printer in the Iranian market is between 100 and 800 million Tomans. For example, the price of a 36-inch HP DesignJet T650 plotter printer in the HP online store in India is about 159 thousand rupees (equivalent to about 300 million Tomans). The types of printing widths of plotter printers usually range from 17 to 64 inches. These widths correspond to different paper sizes. For example, 24 inches wide corresponds to A1 size, 36 inches wide corresponds to A0 size, and 44 inches wide corresponds to B0 size. Some plotter printers have the ability to print on paper of different sizes. The number of heads of a plotter printer indicates the number of colors that the device can print with. Each head is responsible for delivering ink to the paper. Some plotter printers have just one head that is filled with different colors of ink. Others have multiple heads, each filled with a specific color of ink. In general, a higher number of heads means better quality and color reproduction.