Do you need a large printer

Things to consider before you get that large format printer

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So, you want a large printer for your work – do you need a large printer?

I’m often asked about getting larger format printers for people wanting to produce large prints of their photos an artwork, for both personal use and as a business.

What aspects of owning a large printer do you need to ask yourself about. What are you going to do with the prints and how often do such printers need using? Should you consider a second hand printer and does roll paper save you money?

Does it matter if the print heads are easy to replace and is an extended warranty worthwhile?

See more about this in my articles:

• The art of the big print
• Are you looking for a bigger printer?
• Are you sure you want a large format printer

See more related videos and articles at:

The business side of photography – Index page

The detailed P7000 and P5000 reviews mentioned in the video are at

• P7000 printer review
• P5000 printer review

The PRO-2000 review:

• PRO-2000 review

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Index for video “Do you need a large printer”

• 00:00 Start
• 00:19 Why do people want such printers
• 00:35 Costs
• 01:40 Running costs
• 03:00 Using the printer enough
• 03:56 Would you buy a used printer?
• 04:20 Repair costs
• 05:06 Canon/Epson choices
• 05:30 Print heads
• 06:23 Paper use and roll paper use
• 07:58 How much use for the printer
• 08:18 Software for the printer – do you need a RIP
• 09:15 Yes, an extended warranty is a good idea
• 10:11 The economics of running these printers
• 12:00 Enough use for the printer?
• 12:45 Doing prints for other people
• 13:58 Is your photography up to it?
• 15:10 Colour management and icc profiles
• 15:48 Are you sure you want to run a print business?
• 18:00 Am I trying to dissuade people from getting a big printer?
• 19:35 Learning how to get the most from your printer