The plotter market is experiencing a steady rise, and therefore the offer is quite large and varied. Plotters are indispensable for printing, for advertising production companies and advertising agencies in need of outdoor advertising. In the most general form, plotters are divided into cutting (laser), printing (inkjet) and ultra-precise.
Before , you should carefully study its parameters and choose the model that exactly corresponds to production needs.
By purpose, plotters are of the following types:
1). For printing diagrams and drawings.
Such a plotter can print on virtually any medium, while maintaining high image quality. Important parameters are the resolution of the plotter, that is, the ability to reproduce thin lines and small objects on paper or other media while maintaining print quality.
2). For art print.
Plotters for full color printing make up a huge market segment. Famous brands provide a wide range of models for large volumes of work at a fairly low cost per print. Such equipment should be easy to operate and efficient.
3). For topographic printing.
The most important characteristic of this plotter is maximum accuracy and high quality, because even the slightest deviation is unacceptable for printing maps and plans.
When choosing a plotter, you should pay attention to such important factors:
4). The cost of the print.
Cost is formed from the cost of ink (cartridge and printhead) and media material. Ink must be of high quality so as not to spoil equipment parts. Carriers can be either in the form of rolls or sheet. At the same time, rolled materials are much cheaper, which reduces costs. When buying, it is worth clarifying whether the plotter has a roll feed option.
5). Maximum print resolution
At the moment, the print resolution of plotters has reached high values. Maximum resolution parameters will be needed if the printed image is viewed close to it. Low-resolution plotters are ideal for printing posters and billboards that look very realistic from a long distance.
6). Availability of service and seller's guarantees
Particular attention should be paid to warranty and select the supplier who is ready to provide quality after-sales service.
It is important to carefully study these criteria when choosing and buying a plotter. Then, when using, there will be no unnecessary problems, and the device will work properly for a long period.