Print speed
The print speed provided by the plotter.
Such devices are intended for large-format material, so this parameter is usually indicated as m² per hour. Keep in mind that the spec usually give the maximum print speed, which is achieved at a reduced resolution and overall quality; in standard mode, the plotter may work noticeably slower. So when choosing for this parameter, it is worth taking a certain margin. On the other hand, according to the values indicated in the specs, it is quite possible to evaluate different models and compare them with each other: the difference in the claimed performance, usually, will proportionally correspond to the difference in the actual speed of work.
As for specific values, speed
up to 20 m²/h for modern plotters is considered low,
21 – 50 m²/h — medium, and in the most powerful and performant equipment this value can
exceed 50 m²/h.
Cartridge model
Models of cartridges used in the plotter. With this info, you can easily find original consumables for the device.
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
Dimensions of the main unit of the device. For desktop models (see "Placement") this is the total size of the entire plotter, it is a spec you need to focus on while choosing a model and evaluating a place for installation. For floor-standing devices, the dimensions are indicated here without taking into account the stand, so this parameter plays a minor role and can be useful mainly for storing or transporting the device in disassembled form.
Dimensions with stand (WxDxH)
The overall dimensions of the floor plotter (see “Placement”), including the stand, in other words, the dimensions of the device in the operative condition (in addition to the stand itself, other equipment, such as trays for printed materials, is taken into account here). This indicator is worth evaluating how much space is needed to install such a plotter.
Weight
The total weight of the plotter is usually listed without ink and paper. You should pay attention to this parameter foremost when choosing desktop models (see "Placement"): modern plotters are quite massive, which puts forward corresponding requirements for stands for them.
