Tackle big print jobs with these laser printers, capable of printing paper sizes up to 11 x 17 inches. You’ll be able to produce posters, letter-size booklets and other large media. Laser printers are also speedy and economical, relying on toner rather than ink for generally a lower per-page cost. Consider the features you need, including high-resolution color printing and mobile-print capability. You may also want a printer with a high monthly duty cycle to keep pace at large offices requiring a large volume of printing on a regular basis.
Ledger Size
With a wide format laser printer it is easy to create newsletters and related projects. The versatile sizes for paper offer a range of options for your printing jobs. Fold 11 by 17-inch paper in half to create a letter-size catalog or magazine, or make posters and tri-fold brochures to grab the attention of attendees at expos and sales events. Accounting offices can use tabloid paper for business ledgers to track income and expenses, while sales teams can produce finished presentations to make powerful pitches.
Choose High-Resolution Color or Monochrome
Consider an 11x17 color laser printer to produce full-color spreads or a monochrome laser printer for black-and-white documents. Color printers are ideal for marketing and publishing so you can print photos and graphics. Monochrome printers offer an affordable option to primarily print in black and white for newspapers, product catalogs and for recordkeeping. Find out the printer's dots-per-inch capability, or DPI, which measures the highest resolution the printer can produce. High resolutions generally capture more detail for a professional look, while low resolutions typically print faster and are better suited for drafts and interoffice documents.
Volume Printing
A high monthly duty cycle indicates the number of pages the printer can produce over the course of a month without putting stress on the equipment. As a general rule, the duty cycle should be higher than the number of pages you print in the busiest month to ensure the maximum lifespan of your printer. Those with smaller volume printing needs can experience good performance from a printer with a monthly duty cycle of 20,000 pages, while a mid-range business or a large department may require a duty cycle of 150,000 pages. Stock up on the right toner for your printer so you are always prepared.
Flexible Connectivity
You can print over the Wi-Fi network or straight from your smartphone with versatile connectivity options. Many wide format laser printers feature Wi-Fi networking so they are easy to set up, while some also have mobile printing capabilities to print directly from a smartphone or tablet. These up-to-date networking technologies offer convenient printing from multiple devices so you can share the printer. If security is a top concern, consider using Ethernet cables to connect the printer to individual computers. The hard-wired network might provide better control over protocols and access combined with reliable printing.
