Best A1 Printers & Plotters in 2026

No 1 – Canon imagePROGRAF TM-500 (7448C003AA)

Our Canon TM-500 review – A great value for money multi-purpose A1 printer. New for Q4 2026 Canon have significantly updated their imagePROGRAF TM range, with 4 A1 variants of this robust, and flexible printer. It sits in the ultra low volume category so it’s designed for work groups of 1-2, or very light users who need occasional A1/A2 prints, whether that’s CAD drawings or posters / graphics applications. For larger workgroups, and more heavy volumes then choose the TM-510

We have selected the TM-500, and TM-510 as our number one choices for 2026 / 2027 for multiple reasons. Firstly, both printers ship with much more ink that competitors, the TM-500 with 300ml, and 490ml for the TM-510, this additional ink narrows your capital investment. Secondly, going forward these printers offer reduced running cost with larger inks, the TM-500 an 80ml black matching rivals such as the HP T230, but the CMY inks are 55ml each, a step up from the maximum 29ml on alternatives. The TM-510 offers 130ml, and 300ml inks, its a Plot it team favourite, as these inks offer a best in class cost of print.

Our third reason for our selection is significant, all TM-500 series printers handle longer length rolls, and accept 3-inch cores (optional adapter circa £45 on TM-500, included on TM-510). This media path again delivers best in class performance providing access to 90gsm 594mm x 110m, 80gsm 594mm x 175m, 260gsm Satin / Gloss on 3-inch core along with Polyprop and banner materials, hence our terminology of a “multi-purpose A1 Printer”, the TM series goes beyond a simple A1 Plotter.

Tip: We’ve already said it, the TM-510 should be the choice if you’re likely to print frequently, your ROI will be quickly recouped from the additional out of the box ink, even before your first print is completed.  

Given both the price point and functionality it is a hugely popular choice for users.

Entry Level: TM-500 1-2 User Work Group | TM-510 3+ Users / heavier volumes

Expect to pay: Around £800 – £1000

Ink Cost: 

No 3 – HP DesignJet T230 (5HB07D)

Our HP DesignJet T230 review – The 200 series features 2 desktop models, the T250 & the lower priced HP T230, both great choices & hugely popular with users who have previously owned HP. Directly replacing the HP T120 / T125 which held our top position for 5 years running, the T230 comes from a sound platform of printers that have dominated for 25 years.

This model has been a hit since it’s Q4 2020 launch and 2025 it’s refresh has seen the T230 made of over 40% recycled plastic and 5% recycled metal. Packaging is fully fibre-based with a 73% reduction in plastic compared to previous designs, and ink maintenance routines use up to 96% less ink. Additionally, the built-in auto on/off scheduler contributes to energy savings of up to 65%, helping to reduce operational costs and environmental impact. It also now includes HP Wolf Security for protection against unauthorised access and cyber threats.

With a compact design, you can sit the DesignJet T230 on it’s optional stand & basket, a bench, plan chest or even on a suitable sturdy wall shelf & with reliable wi-fi connectivity you need only to worry about the power cable. As with all products the roll feed is standard and takes up to 50 metre A1 / A2 paper rolls but optional extras include a handy cassette tray for either A3 or A4 sheets, you can even finish the look off by adding an optional dust cover to protect your media.

TIP: If you’re buying an extended warranty then opt for the T250 as warranty extensions are at lower cost and therefore its better value + the T250 is 5 seconds quicker per A1, if you’re adding the optional stand or autosheet feeder then choose the T630

Entry Level: 1-2 User Work Group

Expect to pay: Under £500

Ink Cost: Black 60p CMY – 64p per millilitre

No 5 – Canon imagePROGRAF TM-510M Multifunctional A1 Printer

The TM-510M adds an inbuilt CIS wide-format scanner to the TM-5 series range, this model is widely acclaimed as offering the best scan quality in the market, due to its dual light source illuminating original documents from both sides whilst scanning, helping to significantly improve image capture and eliminating fold marks and other background noise.

Providing full colour print, copy and scan in A1, A2 and A3, combined with everything the standard print only model offers, such as larger inks, extended media options and favourable extended warranty options.

Mid-Volume Busier work groups who need scan, copy + print

Expect to pay around: TBA

Ink from 34p per millilitre

No 7 – HP DesignJet T830 Multifunctional A1 Printer (F9A28D)

Our HP DesignJet T830 24″ MFP review – Absolutely Brilliant multi-functional unit for those who wish to not only print construction drawings but to copy & scan as well.

This all-in-one compact plotter offers roll & a sheet feed tray for A3 or A4. Ideal for those small volume users who need a bit more flexibility and who want the benefit of bigger more economical inks as the T830 supports 130ml and even 300ml.

By far the most popular A1 MFP on the market but even if you’re only plotting – bigger inks, inbuilt HDD and HP Click Printing Software make the HP DesignJet T830 an excellent choice, it’s exceptionally robust and comes with a decent software suite.

Entry Level 1-5 Person Work Groups

Expect to pay: Around £1,650

Ink Cost: Black + CMY – 51p per millilitre

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No 9 – HP DesignJet T630 & T650 (5HB09D | 5HB08D)

Our HP DesignJet T630 review – Definitely one not to be ignored! You can be forgiven for thinking the T630 & T650 looks like the T200 product and even the STUDIO printer – it is 100% based on the same platform.

With a 2025 refresh and also offering the same updates and Green Credentials as the T230, the T600 series comes with the stand straight out of the box rather than being an option. With extra memory & quicker processing, it can support more than just a couple of users and while it is still aimed at low volume environments, it does offer users a quick plotting process. The T650, unlike the T630, is fully loaded with stand, sheet tray & roll dust cover. It also comes with 2 year warranty so it’s our preferred option (if you’re not considering an HP STUDIO)

With HP’s easy to use bundled software HP CLICK, you can print on the go and easily from the desktop, submitting a range of files types including PDF, for MAC & windows users this offers a driverless print scenario.

It should be noted that unlike the T230 & T250, the T600 Series are available in both A1 or A0 variants.

Entry Level 1- 3 User Work Group

Expect to Pay from around £850

Ink Cost: Black 60p CMY – 64p per millilitre