A wide format printer is a specialized piece of office equipment that can print in large formats with sizes that range from 2 feet to 15 feet wide. Typically, these copiers use inkjet technology for its ability print matte or glossy-coated images with stunning color and impeccable detail.
Here are just some of the ways wide format printers have been used to successfully bolster print media campaigns:
- Store advertisements
- Trade show signage
- Engineering blueprints
- Sales posters
- Store banners
- Maps and wayfinding signs
- Architectural renderings
- Artistic graphics
Benefits of an in-house wide format printer
Prints on different media
This may be the most exciting feature of modern inkjet printers. Imagine printing your business tagline or logo on advertisements other than paper. Wide format printers can be used to print graphics and text on a wide range of media, including:
- Paper and card stock for in-house and window advertising
- Satin or glossy photographic paper for stunning imagery
- Vinyl banners and posters that are weather-resistant
- Fine art enhanced velvet paper for creatives
- Coated paper for blueprints or architectural renderings
A variety of wide format printer ink options
Partner with a wide format printer supplier that can help you choose the best print technology for your business applications. Each ink technology has a wealth of benefits such as color vibrancy, colorfastness, ink drying time, ink durability, and print resolution. The most common ink printing technologies include aqueous, UV, and solvent inkjet printers.
Best for small print jobs
The right wide format printer for a business doesn’t have to be a large and expensive commercial-grade machine. Standard wide format printers are very affordable and perfect for large print jobs and when you only need one or two prints.
Print-on-demand technology
Today’s printed graphics are created on a computer using a digital format. The image is then transferred directly to the wide format printer without the need for metal printing plates. This means you can print on demand and include personalized information that would have been impossible a decade ago.
Better than outsourced printing
Not only does it cost more to use a commercial printer for your business signage and advertisements, but you are also tied to the printer’s timeframe for delivery. Your in-house wide format printer is ready to go when you are, and it can be configured for fast printing when you need it.
Contact Golden Gate Office Solutions today to learn more about the benefits your San Francisco and San Francisco Bay Area business can reap from a wide format printer. Our sales and service teams are experts in print technology for small- to medium-sized companies. We can provide you with economical solutions that will add value to your business operations.
