The architecture, engineering, and construction industries have grown substantially in recent years. This is due to advancements in technology in digital design and building information modeling. Amongst these new-and-improved devices, in-house large format printing has undergone major improvements and enhancements. You may wonder how these large-format printers save design time and cost.
Improved Workplace Efficiency
Long used in the office copier environment, some large-format printers have software to collect data on their usage. Other improvements include:
- Fast printing speeds
- The ability to change ink during a task.
- Saving print jobs for future use.
- Tracking file information.
- Processing large files promptly.
These features are easily accessible and usable by design.
All of these features save time on print jobs and processing but also allow almost anyone to be able to utilize the device without much training.
Multifunction Design
The easy accessibility for various users comes from the large-format printer’s various multi-function features. The device is capable of creating high quality prints like color copies, large format graphics, and reports. The in-house printer is also able to handle large CAD files. With all of these capabilities, this means less need for interference by users, less training, and fewer devices in general within a workspace.
Sketches, photos, blueprints, and presentations are now easily available for exhibition and communication in creators’ work. Firms will find it useful to be able to print large displays of their designs to showcase their visionary plans in accurate detail.
Increased Productivity
Rapid print speed and powerful memory enable users to reduce the time spent using these printers. It takes next to no time for printing jobs to be loaded and completed. With a large format digital printer, detailed graphics and designs will not weigh down memory storage. A strain on memory can increase the time it takes to complete a task.
Fast Document Creation/Sharing
Increased memory storage with these devices allows for faster processing and renderings. This can mitigate delays and drawn-out print times due to limited memory. In-house large format printers deliver quick document creation and sharing.
They do this by allowing users to email, scan, save, and print documents right from the workstation of the printer, rather than having to initiate from a separate device.
Reduced Costs
By having these large, multi-functional printers, most jobs and tasks won’t have to be taken off-site. Large format laser printers also have the capability of tracking the amount of ink and media used for each print job and exporting those numbers to a Microsoft Excel sheet for billing to jobs.
The device also offers the option of utilizing different printing modes for choosing how detailed users would like their graphics to be, which can help reduce ink consumption and reduce cost.
Achieve Quality Prints Every Time with Large Format Digital Printing
New wide-format printers have a lot to offer. However, before you bring one into your business, you still need to consider the basic of bringing a new device into your workspace.
Are you interested in leasing or buying a printer? Will it smoothly connect with your network and users? Are there any positives to renewing contracts?
Make sure to research your options for bringing one of these multi-functional devices into your business. This way, you can have all the information to decide what works best for you.
To read about leasing vs buying printers, check out our article: Should you purchase or lease your office equipment?
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