HP Designjet 130r
There is no question that when people think of printing in an office, HP is one of the first names that come to mind. The HP Designjet 130r is a great choice for those looking for large format color output from an office plotter. With the wide output format and speed any number of projects can be run off on this unit. This plotter is capable of printing up to 24 inches wide, and up to 245 sq. ft. /hr. The color and black resolution are both at 2400 x 1200 dots per inch. Good features at this price point.
The software that is included also helps manage all the usual functions of this plotter, including ink level monitoring, paper type selection, and other configurations. The software is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. HP also offers some great support options including next business day shipped or on-site exchange depending on your location to allow you to have as little downtime as possible. This kind of support and backing is why HP has become a leader in business level printing.
The 130r also offers a range of connectivity options for various setups. There is a built in 1 centronics Parallel, 1 USB 1.1 (2.0 compliant) port, and EIO slot to allow for the installation of a JetDirect card. That will allow for network connectivity. Printing wise, this unit will hold a standard 50ft roll of paper, and is based on a six ink printing process using cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, and light magenta inks. Being and inkjet plotter, it uses wet inks that are sprayed onto the paper surface then dried, so to prevent smudging or other issues, keep the documents dry. For office use, this plotter can get the job done and keep your costs down.