The Benefits Of Large Format Printing

There are many good reasons to invest in large format printing, whether you’re a company or an individual. Products are available for fine art and photography, graphics and CAD, and a wide range of businesses – including design and architectural firms as well as retailers – have long benefited from large format printing, with that number growing all the time. You’ll find printers capable of producing high quality displays, graphics, signage, banners, flags and vehicle wraps.

What Makes a Good Large Format Printer?

The best large format printers offer far more than the printer you might have at home. One of their biggest advantages is efficiency: features like borderless printing reduce finishing work, and they can handle large quantities at impressive speeds. Many also come with large-capacity ink cartridges that are quick and convenient to replace, and the right machine should deliver excellent print quality – high resolution, durable, light-fast images that resist fading and scratching.

A good large format printer will also offer intelligent quality control, such as built-in calibration and a colour matching engine, and should run cost-effectively – look for a print mode designed to minimise ink consumption, along with long-lasting, low-maintenance print heads.

The Best Places to Shop for Large Format Printing

Various online retailers can supply not just large format printers but also the paper, media and supplies your machine needs, along with guidance and support – whether you’re experienced with large format printing and have specialised needs, or you’re discovering its advantages for the first time.

When looking for the best provider, find a store that stocks a wide range of products – printers for fine art photography and posters, graphics and CAD purposes – along with all the supplies, paper and media you’ll ever need, so you’re not hunting around for a new supplier every time you need to reorder.

Finding a large format printing specialist with years of experience is key to getting the right advice for your specific needs. Look for a supplier that puts customer service first and offers competitive pricing – it makes all the difference in finding exactly what’s right for you.

Need Help Choosing a Large Format Printer?

Design Supply has been a trusted large format printing specialist for over 35 years, supplying more than 7,000 printers to architects, engineers, photographers and signage businesses across the UK. Call our team on 020 7842 1555 or get in touch online for advice on the right printer for your needs, or a no-obligation quote.