CAD Plotters
A1 plotters and A0 plotters from the HP DesignJet series, Canon imagePROGRAF & Epson SureColor large format printer ranges. We are the UK market leader, offering the best advice, with our own in-house service and logistics teams, we can offer everything from box drop delivery to full install.
Whether you need a small desktop plotter for printing A1 & A2 or a larger A0 plotter in 36″, 42″ and 44″ widths, we have stock.
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HP PageWide XL Pro 5200 40″ MFP
Up to 20 A1 per minute full colour printing. Expand into new applications with the Pro range of XL Pagewides.
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Canon PlotWAVE T50 36” Printer / MFP
Monochrome printer or MFP for CAD & technical documents with print speed of 8 A1's per minute.
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Canon PlotWAVE T55 36” Printer / MFP
For CAD & technical monochrome prints at 10 A1's per minute. Available as a printer or MFP.
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HP PageWide XL 8200 40″ Printer
At up to 30 A1's per minute, this is the Flagship of the Pagewide XL series with unmatched production levels.
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Canon ColorWAVE T60 36” Printer / MFP
Large format colour printer with proven CrystalPoint technology for CAD/GIS, technical documents & posters
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Canon ColorWAVE T65 36” Printer / MFP
The colorWAVE T65 provides additional quality modes for users who require higher quality as well as higher media capacity and...
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Canon PlotWAVE T75 36” Printer / MFP
Colour MFP with up 6 media rolls. Suitable for CAD, technical, GIS & point of sale applications.
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FAQ's
A CAD plotter is a specialised large-format device designed to print detailed technical drawings, blueprints, engineering plans, and architectural schematics. Unlike standard office printers, printers plotters use roll media and precision ink delivery to produce wide-format prints (such as A1 and A0) with crisp line accuracy, making them essential for design and engineering workflows.
CAD plotters are ideal for a variety of technical and professional outputs, including architectural plans, engineering drawings, GIS maps, site layouts, schematics, and large-scale design mockups. They handle long continuous prints and deliver accurate detail that standard printers can’t reproduce at large sizes.
When selecting a CAD plotter, it’s important to consider:
– Maximum print width (e.g., A2, A1, A0, or larger)
– Line accuracy and resolution for detailed technical work
– Media support, such as plotter paper rolls and speciality media
– Ink type (pigment vs dye) for durability and longevity
– Workflow features like scanning, roll switching and the ability to print pdf CAD drawing files.
These factors influence how well the plotter meets your technical printing requirements.
Yes – many modern printers plotters are capable of full colour production. Although they don’t have the wide colour gamut of dedicated graphics printers, they can be useful for maps & charts, presentations, POS, and graphic overlays where colour differentiation enhances readability. Check the specific plotter model’s colour capabilities to ensure it meets your needs as using a pigment ink set will provide UV stability and water resistance.
CAD plotters generally use wide-format roll media such as CAD plotter paper, tracing paper, or coated technical media designed for accurate line reproduction. These papers are engineered for smooth ink absorption and minimal distortion, helping maintain precision in prints.
Absolutely. CAD plotters are essential in architectural firms, engineering offices, construction companies, universities, and print production environments where large-format outputs are frequent. Their reliability, precision, and media handling make them a practical choice for both individual professionals and team workflows.
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