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large format printer (LFP)

Large Format Printers (LFP) are printers with large format print output. These can be inkjet prin ters that work according to the drop-on-demand process or the continuous drop process. The print formats of large format printers range from 1 m to 5 m print width and over 6 m print length. They have print resolutions of 720dpi to 1,440 dpi and can be equipped with up to twelve printing colors.

In large-format printers, the material to be printed is pushed under the print heads and the print heads move on a rail system in one axis. Hence the name ZY printer as opposed to XY printers, where the print heads move in two axes. The speed of movement for the print material is around 10 m/h to 100 m/h.

Large Format Printer (LFP), Photo: Canon

Large Format Printer (LFP), Photo: Canon

Large format printers are used for printing posters and billboards, presentations, photo enlargements and technical drawings. They are designed for consumer electronics and also for office applications. Wide format prints can be printed on coated and uncoated paper, PVC film and textiles, as well as rigid materials.

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Updated at: 23.10.2008
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