5 Printers To Use In Construction
09 February 2017
By Guest Blogger Anastasios Koutsogiannis
Printing is, without doubt, a vital part of every construction project. Especially, during the design process its contribution is more than important. That’s why, it’s really essential for every construction company to have a top performing printer at its disposal. Finding the printer that fits your needs, though, can be quite a challenge. We decided to do all the hard work for you and present below five printers that every construction company must have.
However, before we start analyzing the different features of each printer it would be a good idea to examine briefly why it is advisable to acquire your own printer in construction:
Lower cost
Printing all the necessary documentation for a project, such as proposals or large plans can be proved quite costly. By being able to print everything in house, you will save a significant amount of money both in short and long term.
Increased control over your project
When you have the capacity to print anything in house, you obtain full control of your project. No reason to depend on the print shop in order to proceed with your plans and no time spent in trying to explain what you need and how.
Improved time efficiency
As it was already mentioned above, you can save a bunch of time just by printing all your documents on your own. In that way, you avoid wasting time in picking your material from the print shop and in scheduling everything according to their working hours.
It’s pretty clear that having your own printer in construction can be very significant. Without further ado, then, here’s our list with some of the best construction printers in the market:
Designjet T520 is, definitely, one of the most top performing models for construction at the moment. It ensures accurate and fast printing and it’s quite easy to use, as well. It has the capacity to print up to 36’’, while its 4 ink system increase its efficiency significantly. Effortless to use, with reliable web connectivity and certified Wi-Fi, Designjet T520 is a truly solid option for construction. Lastly, its' sharp printing lines and magnificent details can offer results of top quality.
Take a look at its full specifications here
The Designjet T830 MFP is a solid investment for anyone working in construction. It’s the first multi-functioned compact printer which can function both as a printer and a scanner. Its power to print from essentially everywhere, in conjunction with its cost effectiveness and the flexibility that offers, make Designjet T830 MFP a unique tool not only for construction but for other fields (e.g. education), as well.
Check out its full features here
A really smart and efficient choice for printing in construction is the HP DesignJet Z5600 model. It can offer fast and effective multi-roll printing. The 6-ink printing system provides remarkable cost efficiency, while the one-click printing function makes the whole process even more convenient. On top of that, you have the ability to choose between two different cartridge sizes (130 ml and 300ml). Its impressively vivid colors (HP chromatic red ink) are one of its strong advantages, too.
This printer is a hybrid between technical printing and graphics printing and offers UV stabilised and water resistant inks. It will allow you to print advertising boards (just don’t forget to laminate them if using outdoors) and allow you to use plans in all weathers without the risk of the colour inks running. It also stops the prints from fading - so ideal if you want to retain historical copies of important projects.
Take a glance at its full characteristics here
If you have a smaller business within the construction industry, then the DesignJet T730 could be the best option for you. It ensures fast printing (3 times faster than older HP models) and it’s an excellent match for construction, engineering and CAD. Moreover, its portable layout with fortified wheels and rugged cover makes it even more handy. Web connectivity is, of course, one more valuable feature of DesignJet T730.
Make sure you read its full specifications here
The DesignJet T120 is the most affordable large format printer in the range, and offers the smallest footprint. Like the DesignJet T520, you can print anything you like simply through your mobile phone, tablet or laptop but it’s just a tad slower with less memory than the T520 and the stand is an optional extra. This offers significant flexibility and can help you to save both time and money. Designjet T120 allows A4-A1 printing which in other words means that you are getting access to the advantages of two different printers in one device. Last but definitely not least, this model is the one with the smallest size among large format printers in its category.
Get a full overview of its full capabilities here
Those are some of the best models intended for construction. Printers should be regarded as substantial construction equipment and for that reason contractors and construction managers should pay extra attention when buying one and look at trade-in options and lease purchase options. With the selection of the right model, the possibilities can truly be infinite.
About the author:
Anastasios Koutsogiannis is a marketing coordinator in GenieBelt, a construction project management software and mobile app that empowers communication between all the different construction agents and allows the smarter planning and conduction of a construction project.
