What To Look For In A Good Quality CAD Printer

If you’re a design or architectural firm that needs to print wide-format CAD drawings to maximum efficiency and quality, you’ll naturally be interested in finding the best quality wide format CAD printer.

There are a wide range of suppliers offering CAD, architectural, technical, GIS and AEC-related printers, capable of producing engineering, technical, construction, CAD and GIS drawings and renderings.

Choosing the Best CAD Printer

The right CAD printer lets you create impactful posters, training materials and project plans without outsourcing the work. There’s a wide range of high quality, large format printers available for busy corporate environments undertaking GIS and CAD work – many with an in-built hard disc drive and printer driver to simplify job management, such as storing repeat print jobs for easier handling.

When comparing models, look out for:

• Sharper, thinner lines and high black density for CAD plan production
• An economy mode for more cost-effective printing
• Great colour output with crisp text and minimal abrasion
• High quality graphics with vivid colours and consistent results
• Fast print speeds – some models print A0 in under a minute
• An HDI driver built for CAD applications
• A large, graphical LCD for easy operation
• A high performance, durable cutter for a professional finish

The ideal CAD printer should also be compact and quiet, letting the output speak for itself, with the productivity to handle consecutive printing – such as ten A1 pages in just a few minutes.

What to Look for in a CAD Printer Online Store

The best websites selling CAD printers share a few key features. They should have a search tool that lets you filter by brand, size, price and intended use, and give you access to leading brands such as Hewlett Packard, Epson and Canon across sizes from A0 to A3.

If you know what you want, you should be able to buy instantly online. If you need advice, a knowledgeable team should be available by phone to talk through your options. And a good supplier will stock everything else you need alongside the printer itself – print heads, cartridges and CAD papers included.

Need Help Choosing a CAD Printer?

Design Supply has been a trusted large format printing specialist for over 35 years, supplying more than 7,000 printers to architects, engineers and design businesses across the UK. Our team is available by phone on 020 7842 1555 or online to help you find the right CAD printer, with a no-obligation quote whenever you’re ready.