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A wide format plotter in a print room displaying an error code reading ERROR Error Code 16 on its control panel screen, with rolls of media and ink bottles visible on shelving in the background and a second printer partially visible to the right
Why Your Wide Format Printer Keeps Having Issues (It Might Not Be the Printer)
Wide format print quality issues are often blamed on the printer, but the root cause is frequently the environment the printer operates in. This guide explains how temperature, humidity, air... Read more...
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Desktop Printer Or Full-Size Copier?
Choosing between a desktop printer and a full-size business copier comes down to one number: cost per page. This guide breaks down how to calculate cost per page for office... Read more...
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Getting Ready for New Print Room Equipment
Getting new wide format print equipment is a significant investment, and what happens before delivery day determines how smoothly installation goes. This guide covers everything print room managers, facilities coordinators,... Read more...
A graphic showing US paper standards on the left including Letter 8.5 by 11, Legal 8.5 by 14, and Tabloid 11 by 17, and international paper standards on the right including A3 at 210 by 297 millimeters and A5 at 148 by 210 millimeters, with measurement
Print & AEC Size Reference
A practical reference guide to ANSI, ARCH, and ISO paper size standards for architecture, engineering, construction, and reprographics workflows. Read more...
A professional man in business casual attire reviews documents at the counter of a modern, well-organized corporate print room featuring a wide format plotter on the left, built-in storage cabinets, architectural drawing rolls on the table
Designing a Print Room That Actually Works
Learn how to design a print room that supports real workflows—not just equipment. Covers layout, cabinetry depth, lighting, storage, noise, access, and future growth considerations. Read more...