How to Choose The Right Wide Format Inkjet Printers?

Wide-format printing is an innovative industry that is on the move to the mainstream with devices that can churn out specialty items as well as office standbys like large spreadsheets and proofing copies for posters and marketing materials. Keep an eye on these five trends that could come to fruition in 2019.

Small businesses often need flexibility in printing. For architects, artists, professional photographers and clothing designers, 8.5 x 11-inch paper won't cut it. Businesses reliant on printing need affordable, flexible printers they can count on.

While it's not right for every business, some businesses benefit from the use of wide-format printers. A large-format printer gives them the confidence to print images and designs well above the standard 8.5 x 11-inch size many of us are accustomed to using.


When picking a wide-format printer for your business, there's a lot to consider, including its size, printing technology, accessories and stand. Start by deciding what you want to use it for. For instance, an ad agency that prints posters and banners might value color quality and use of specialty stocks, while a construction firm might favor plain paper for technical plans and blueprints, where speed and accuracy are key. The major companies in the industry normally make models designed with different use cases in mind. For example, Epson's best printer for architects likely isn't the same as its best printer for a small business printing marketing materials.

Dig deep into the features list and you'll have to decide whether borderless printing or the ability to use different printing stock and scan large items fit your business's scope. The "best" wide-format printers will vary from business to business. Try to get the most versatile printer you can afford, and if it can't do certain specialty jobs, send them to a print shop.


There will be a greater variety of substrates to print on coming in 2019. In addition to lots of different papers, look for a wide assortment of textiles for anything from a hanging banner for a factory opening to prototype fabrics for interior design. 
Keep an eye on the inks available for these monster printers. There will a bunch of new UV and latex formulations that allow greater weather resistance, longevity and control. Add an extra level of embossing and surface treatments, and you have a recipe to make posters and marketing displays pop.

Pantone color management, where you can specify an exact color from a book of swatches, will creep further into large-format printing. This will allow designers to get exactly the colors they want.


Time is money, and there will be several new single-pass printers that can work faster without sacrificing rich colors and accurate gradients.
Wide printing will continue to go mainstream with more tabletop devices that can cross over and perform multiple tasks. In addition to 24 x 36-inch blueprints, posters and banners, they'll be able to churn out large spreadsheets and training materials.


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