LED Plotters

Written By Eisla Sebastian

LED plotters work much like laser printers. They use dry toner and a heat source to complete print jobs, however, instead of using a laser as the heat source, these plotters use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as the heat source. If you're interested in buying an LED plotter for your business, you'll need to know what features to look for and how to select the best plotter for your company.

Features of LED Plotters
When shopping for LED plotters you need to look at a number of features. The first feature to look at is whether the plotter only prints in black and white or if it also prints in color. Color LED plotters are more expensive and more difficult to find, however, they can be a real asset to your company as they will expand the types of print jobs you will be able to complete.

Next you will want to look at the number of functions that the base model offers. Most LED plotters offer a scan and a print function. If you want to add on other modules and functions like faxing and duplex copying, you may need to move up to more robust (and expensive) models.

In addition to the above features, you may also want to look for special features that will make your work easier or more cost effective. For example, LED plotters that accommodate multiple page sizes can increase the types of projects you can take on, and potentially reduce the total number of plotters you need. Other features that some LED plotters offer include automatic page cutters, accounting features, page sorters, and the ability to handle different types of toners and inks.

Advantages of LED Plotters
There are several advantages that LED plotters have over inkjet models. The first advantage is that in most cases they are set up to be a multifunction machine, so they can both print and scan without having to add on any extra modules. Next, LED plotters have a significantly lower per page cost than inkjet printers. Finally, LED plotters tend to print faster than inkjet printers, allowing them to complete large jobs more quickly and helping save your business time and money.

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