A large format printer is a highly effective means of producing copies of digitized images such as maps, paintings as well as office documents. However; in many cases when printing is being done, scanning is also an integral part of the process and this is the exact reason printers are available with scanning capabilities as a secondary component. When working with images that have been stored or are being stored on microfilm, scanning capabilities are a must, but there are a few other factors to consider. For instance, in many cases, an inkjet printer is the most desirable for image resolution. Also, another technological option that is now available is UV curable inkjet printing.

The Epsom Stylus DX4800

one popular printer-scanner that is available on the market is the Stylus DX4800 by Epson. It is a multi functional wide format printer scanner copier that is capable of standing up to the heavy use that a machine of this type often receives in a commercial setting. It is capable of resolution up to 5760 X 1440 dpi. Speed is another notable feature of this unit, because it is capable of producing up to 20 copies per minute. Although its scanning width is smaller than the HP DesignJet at 216mm X 297mm and also the printing width is less the overall quality of the images that it records and produces is exquisite.

The HP Designjet 815 MPF

Still one more popular choice, is the Designjet 815 MPF scanner printer, manufactured by HP. With a resolution of 2400 X 1200 dpi, this unit makes an excellent choice for someone that needs a multifunction scanner-printer that can accommodate microfilm, as well as other scanning jobs. One notable feature of this feature laden large format printer scanner is its ability to handle thicker more rigid media that other similar printer scanners have so much trouble accommodating. Still one more notable feature, is its ability to print media as wide as 42 inches and as long as 50 feet.