​Choosing the right production printer for your business involves careful consideration of various factors to ensure that the selected device meets your specific needs and objectives. Here are key factors to consider when buying a production printer:

1. Printing Volume:
   - Determine your expected monthly printing volume. Production printers are designed for high-volume printing, so choose a device that can handle the quantity of prints your business requires.

2. Printing Speed:
   - Assess the printing speed of the production printer, measured in pages per minute (ppm). Higher speeds are beneficial for businesses with demanding printing requirements.

3. Print Quality:
   - Evaluate the print quality, resolution, and color accuracy. For certain applications, such as marketing materials or graphic design, high print quality is crucial.

4. Media Handling:
   - Consider the types and sizes of media the printer can handle. Production printers should support various paper weights, sizes, and types, including specialty media such as envelopes or cardstock.

5. Finishing Options:
   - Explore the finishing options available, such as stapling, binding, folding, and hole-punching. Finishing capabilities can enhance the final presentation of printed materials.

6. Workflow Integration:
   - Assess the production printer's compatibility with your existing workflow and systems. Look for features such as seamless integration with document management software or print management solutions.

7. Connectivity and Compatibility:
   - Ensure that the production printer has the necessary connectivity options, including Ethernet, USB, and wireless capabilities. Compatibility with various operating systems is also essential.

8. Ease of Use:
   - Evaluate the user interface and ease of operation. A user-friendly interface can improve productivity and reduce the learning curve for your staff.

9. Reliability and Durability:
   - Consider the reliability and durability of the production printer. Look for devices with a solid reputation for performance and longevity, especially given the high-volume printing demands.

10. Service and Support:
    - Research the manufacturer's reputation for customer support and service. Look for warranty options and the availability of maintenance contracts.

11. Cost Considerations:
    - Consider the total cost of ownership, including initial purchase price, consumables (toner or ink cartridges, maintenance kits), energy consumption, and any additional costs associated with finishing options.

12. Security Features:
    - Assess the security features of the production printer. Given the sensitive nature of many printed documents, features such as secure printing, user authentication, and data encryption are important.

13. Environmental Impact:
    - Consider the environmental impact of the production printer. Look for energy-efficient models, eco-friendly features, and recycling programs for consumables.

14. Upgradability:
    - Evaluate whether the production printer can be upgraded or expanded to accommodate future business growth or changing printing requirements.

15. Vendor Reputation:
    - Consider the reputation of the manufacturer and vendor. Reviews, testimonials, and recommendations from other businesses can provide insights into the reliability and performance of the production printer.

16. Test Before Purchase:
    - Whenever possible, test the production printer with sample prints before making a final decision. This allows you to assess print quality, speed, and overall performance.

By thoroughly assessing these factors, you can select a production printer that aligns with your business needs, enhances productivity, and provides a good return on investment for your high-volume printing requirements.

Several factors can contribute to the discrepancy between what you see on your screen and what gets printed. Here are some common reasons why your printer may not be producing output that matches what you see on your screen:

1. Color Calibration:
   - Your monitor and printer may not be calibrated to display colors consistently. Color calibration ensures that the colors you see on your screen match the colors printed on paper. Use a color calibration tool to adjust settings for both your monitor and printer.

2. Incorrect Color Profiles:
   - Make sure that you are using the correct color profiles for both your monitor and printer. The color profile provides instructions on how to interpret and reproduce colors accurately. Mismatched profiles can result in color discrepancies.

3. Printer Settings:
   - Check the settings on your printer driver and ensure that they match your intended output. Verify color settings, paper type, and print quality settings to align with your design or document.

4. Low Ink or Toner Levels:
   - Low ink or toner levels can affect print quality. If your printer is running low on ink or toner, it may not be able to reproduce colors accurately. Replace cartridges with new ones if they are running low.

5. Outdated Drivers:
   - Ensure that you have the latest printer drivers installed. Outdated drivers may not support the latest color profiles and features, leading to printing inconsistencies.

6. Media Type and Paper Quality:
   - Use the correct paper type and quality settings in your printer driver. Different types of paper can absorb ink differently, affecting the final output. Select the appropriate paper type to match your printing needs.

7. Print Preview and Margins:
   - Check the print preview before printing to ensure that your document appears as intended. Also, be aware of any margins set in your document or print driver that might affect the placement of content on the page.

8. Monitor Calibration Issues:
   - If your monitor is not calibrated correctly, the colors you see on the screen may not accurately represent the actual colors. Regularly calibrate your monitor using calibration tools or built-in calibration features.

9. Color Spaces:
   - Be aware of the color spaces used in your design software and ensure that they are compatible with your printer. RGB color spaces are typically used for on-screen viewing, while CMYK is common for print. Convert your files to the appropriate color space before printing.

10. Print Quality Settings:
    - Adjust print quality settings based on the type of document you are printing. High-quality settings may be necessary for images and graphics, but for everyday documents, standard settings may suffice.

11. Temperature and Humidity:
    - Extreme variations in temperature and humidity can affect paper and printing quality. Store paper in a controlled environment and ensure that your printer is operating within recommended temperature and humidity ranges.

12. Print Head Alignment and Cleaning:
    - Check and align the print heads if necessary. Clean the print heads to remove any dried ink or toner residue that might be affecting print quality.

By addressing these potential issues, you can improve the consistency between what you see on your screen and the output produced by your printer. If problems persist, consider consulting your printer's user manual, contacting customer support, or seeking assistance from a professional technician.

Calculating the cost-per-print and implementing strategies to reduce printing costs is essential for managing office expenses efficiently. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Gather Information:
   - Collect data on the following:
     - Printer Purchase Costs: Initial investment in printers.
     - Consumables Costs: Toner or ink cartridges, paper, and any other supplies.
     - Maintenance and Repairs Costs: Expenses related to printer maintenance and repairs.
     - Energy Costs: Estimate the energy consumption of your printers.

2. Calculate Total Costs:
   - Add up the printer purchase costs, consumables costs, maintenance and repairs costs, and energy costs. This gives you the total cost of operating your printers.

3. Determine Total Pages Printed:
   - Track the number of pages printed over a specific period. This can be obtained from printer management software or by monitoring usage patterns.

4. Calculate Cost-Per-Print:
   - Divide the total costs by the total number of pages printed.
The formula is: {Cost-Per-Print} = {Total Costs} \ {Total Pages Printed}

5. Evaluate Printing Practices:
   - Assess your current printing practices to identify areas for improvement. Consider factors such as unnecessary color printing, duplex printing, and the use of high-quality settings when lower settings may suffice.

6. Implement Print Policies:
   - Establish print policies that encourage responsible printing. This may include setting default print settings to duplex, encouraging black-and-white printing for internal documents, and promoting double-sided printing.

7. Encourage Responsible Printing Behavior:
   - Educate employees about the costs associated with printing and promote responsible printing behavior. Consider implementing print quotas to limit excessive printing.

8. Optimize Printer Settings:
   - Adjust printer settings to optimize for cost savings. This includes using draft mode for internal documents, selecting lower resolution for routine prints, and configuring default settings for monochrome printing.

9. Explore Cost-Effective Printing Solutions:
   - Investigate cost-effective alternatives, such as third-party ink or toner cartridges. Ensure that the quality remains acceptable while exploring cost savings.

10. Regular Maintenance:
    - Implement a regular maintenance schedule for your printers. Clean printheads, perform firmware updates, and address any issues promptly to prevent costly repairs and maintain optimal performance.

11. Energy Efficiency:
    - Configure printers to enter sleep mode when not in use, and consider investing in energy-efficient printers. This reduces energy consumption and associated costs.

12. Implement Paper-saving Practices:
    - Encourage double-sided printing to reduce paper usage. Additionally, promote the use of digital documents and implement paperless practices when possible.

13. Centralized Print Management:
    - Implement centralized print management solutions to monitor and control printing activities. This allows you to track usage, enforce policies, and optimize resources.

14. Regularly Review and Adjust:
    - Periodically review your cost-per-print calculations and printing practices. Adjust strategies based on changing needs, technology advancements, and feedback from users.

15. Invest in Efficient Printers:
    - When upgrading or replacing printers, consider models that are energy-efficient, have lower cost-per-page, and offer features that align with your cost-saving objectives.

By systematically evaluating costs, implementing cost-saving strategies, and regularly reviewing and optimizing printing practices, you can reduce the cost-per-print and enhance overall cost efficiency in your office printing environment.

When we need to print A1 drawings or plans then we must actually have a plotter that is A1 size. Most end users are unsure of the difference between an A1 plotter or an A0 Plotter. So i hope that this article will provide some insight towards understanding these differences. Manufacturers such as the following will usually carry these sizes of machines (Canon, HP, Epson, Ricoh, Oce, Fuji Xerox)

First lets understand the common plotter sizes which are available :

• A1 Size, 24 inches
• A0 Size, 36 inches
• B0 Size, 42inches
• B0 Size, 44 inches
• B0+ Size, 60 inches

The above plotter sizes here are typically used to denote the maximum media sizes that you can load onto a machine. In the context of architectural , engineering or construction environments the discussion will only revolve around two paper sizes that is basically machines capable of loading 24″ or 36″ paper.

So lets breakdown the paper sizes available for end consumers here:

• 594 mm or 24″ length can vary 50 meters, 100 meters, 150 meters, 175 meters.
• 841 mm or 33″ length can vary 50 meters, 100 meters, 150 meters, 175 meters.

Here is what is important to realize, the longer the length of paper the cheaper the roll of paper gets, so if the objective is to achieve a lower cost of consumable then taking an often overlooked part which is paper is essential. 

​Lets take a look at the diagram below:

Diagram A: Shows what happens when you purchase a A1 plotter or 24 inch large format printer.

• More paper is used length wise,
• So if your loading 50 meter paper, you will only yield the following number of A1 drawings, 50 meters / 0.841 = 59 pages A1 Drawings,
• Since the print head has a shorter path to travel because your printing A1 in portrait then this will slow down the printing process as the print head must make more passes.

Diagram B: Shows what happens when you purchase a 36″ plotter.

• Less paper is used length wise, 
• So if your loading 50 meter paper, you will yield more number of A1 drawings, 50 meters / 0.594 = 84 pages A1 Drawings,
• This is 25 pages A1 sheets more then the previous version a 30% more paper situation.
• Since the print head has a longer path to travel because now your printing A1 in landscape then this means that your prints are going to be much faster.

So finally we need to understand why are there then 24 inch models available, these so called A1 models. Well, the prime reason they are there is because then you can print sizes such as A2 more. As we have shown you in the diagram, if you load a 594mm paper roll then it will print A2 in landscape. Thus reducing once again the length of the paper that is used.

So please do not make the mistake of purchasing a 24″  plotter model instead of a 36″ plotter model if you primarily print A1 size drawings. This will only cause the cost of your paper consumable to increase and you will end up use more time changing the paper rolls more often.


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​Choosing a suitable large format machine is often a daunting task. We often meet customers who are spoilt for choice when it comes to the types of machines that can be suitable for their needs. So lets get down to the criteria that customers needs to choose from when it comes to selecting a machine that will be suitable. 

​1. What size of plan drawing you wish to print or scan?

• By paper size: A1, A0, B0, B0+.
• By paper width: 24 inch, 36 inch, 44inch, 60 inch. 
• A common misconception we have noticed in this industry has to do with the size of the drawing.
• Typically most customers believe if they are printing A1 size they should buy an A1 size machine
• This is not recommended and here is why.
• When you purchase an A1(24″) plotter then what your doing is printing A1 size in portrait.
• Doing so means you print the short edge first (594mm) and leave the long edge (841mm) trailing behind.
• This consumes paper, a lot of paper. So you will raise consumable price for paper
• We suggest to you to print A1 in landscape meaning the long edge is printed first this way the paper consumption will only be (594mm ) trailing behind.

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2. How many pages do you print in one day?

• Low volume: 1 to 5 A1 A0 print outs per day,
• Medium volume: 30 to 60 A1 A0 print outs per day,
• High volume: 70 to 100 A1 A0 print outs per day.

3. Do you require black and white or colour prints?

• For medium to high volume of mainly mono prints, we suggest a A1 A0 laser printer.
• Laser printing machines such as the Canon Oce Fuji Xerox offers fast mono prints.
• However if you have a mix of medium to high color and mono prints,
• You may need to consider a colour inkjet printing machine such as the Canon HP Epson
• If you have low volume print of mono and colour A1 A0 printing, we suggest to consider a colour inkjet printing machine Canon HP Epson
• These days with the new technology found in the A1 A0 colour inkjet plotter, for mono and color printing cost wise is practically the same​.

4. Do you need a scanner or any large format multi function feature?

• A multifunction machine allows a consumer to print/copy/scan/save to network.
• Amendments that are done in hard copy is to be saved and so the best way to do this is to scan the document.
• Here is a quick tip; if yo already have a plotter then all you need is an upgrade of hardware.
• You can easily upgrade your existing plotter to a multifunctional A0 and A1 size by using the following machines from Contex
• This allows independence from the large format printer and the large format scanner and allows a consumer a redundancy feature.
• Meaning if your plotter is spoilt then you can still use the scanner.
• The other alternatives of an inbuilt Multifunction are found in the following machines: Canon TM5300Me

5. Running costs

• The most critical mistake consumers make is the overlook the running cost.
• Some machines in the market are cheap to buy but extremely costly to maintain.
• So doing your research is extremely important.
• Large format printing machines which are not on a service contract have the following consumables: maintenance waste ink tank, print head, and inks.
• The standard mono laser printer Canon Oce Fuji Xerox comes with 5 years of  consumables (except paper) being taken care of and the consumer pays per use of a sq meter program.
• However the only machine in Malaysia that gives the consumer the advantages of a pay-per-use scheme is the Canon TM5300Me allowing color and mono prints to be charged per use.
• This model is really good for the cost conscious customer and those with low to medium volume needs.

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6. Printing cost calculation software

• Calculating print costs has never been easier! 
• Every Canon plotter comes with the FREE Accounting Manager software to show accurate print costs based on factual data rather than estimates. 
• This video show this software is simple to configure and use.

7. Batch printing features

• It is often cumbersome to open pdf files one by one at a time.
• If you often have to print a number of pdf files this can be extremely exhausting
• As each file needs to be opened individually and then parameters set and then you may send it for printing
• Batch printing allows for a drag and drop function such as is found on software which are bundled with the Canon TM5300Me like the Direct Print Plus.
• You can also see how this software is implemented in the Canon plotter you can watch a demonstration of this here.
• Typically machines that come bundled with this machine tend to have a higher price point.
• So should your organization mainly send the files through Autocad, PDF or other software then there is no need for any batch printing and a normal range of plotters are available.

8. Cloud connectivity

• Having a cloud connected printer offers some unique advantages.
• It allows users to send print files remotely without having to be in front of the machine.
• Supposing your working on a project and its a sat or sun and you need to have the drawings first thing monday morning.
• With the Canon Direct Print & Share cloud connected machine you can send print jobs from your home or wherever you are to the machine and have them ready when you need them.
• Canon Direct Print & Share Video show Step by step guide on how to use the direct print and share features for your Canon.

9. Overall budget

• The budget really assist in determining the best solution for your needs
• Consumers often want the best at the cheapest possible price however their expectation of cheap is extremely skewed from what is actually possible.
• In nutshell we have summarised the price ranges as follows
• Low volume plotter = RM5,000 to RM15,000
• Medium volume plotter= RM16,000 to RM35,000
• High volume plotter= RM36,000 to RM60,000

It is our hope that this guide really narrows down how you can go about selecting the right large format printer for your needs. We will be more than happy to meet up with you to learn more and to give you the advice you deserve. We believe customers for far too long have dealt with sales people that are out to recommend something really expensive for a higher commission. I find this to be abhorring and unethical. So if your looking for a clean cut easy to understand and a proposal that will match your requirement do send us enquiry or visit our website for further information.

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