Wide Format Printers
Today, it is so important for businesses to come across as being environmentally friendly and ‘green’. This is because, not only does this improve their image but also helps boost sales, as customers are more likely to say yes to a deal if a company come across as being eco-friendly. This article will look into how wide format printers have become greener over the years.
Since the boom of the digital age, manufacturers of wide format printers have been able to reduce the negative impact that they have on the environment. With features such as auto power down and emphasising the importance of recycling items such as paper and ink cartridges, printer companies can happily reduce their overall carbon footprint on the world.
Let’s have a look into other features adopted by printer companies which have allowed them to become ‘green’:
Print Preview
Most, if not all wide format printers have a print preview feature. In the past there was no way to see what the page would look like before printing, you had to wait for it to come out at the other end till you know what it looked like. This was not only a waste of paper and ink but also time! Now, you have the ability to preview the page before printing, so that you can check that everything look right before pressing ‘print’.
Recycled Paper
Millions of trees are cut down in order to make paper. Whilst many firms have a process in place where a new tree is planted when one is cut down, trees take a substantial amount of time to grow. In the printing industry one of the biggest things that were wasted was paper. To rectify this, the concept of recycling paper was introduced by manufacturers of wide format printers, which is why they have gained SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) and FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) recognition. With the success of recycled paper, companies looked into what else could be recycled and prevented from turning into waste. This was where recycling ink cartridges came in to play, which also played a key role in reducing companies carbon footprint.
Auto Power Down
A majority of printers that are available these days come with excellent energy- saving features, out of which the best is the Auto Power Down function. What does the function do? Well, it basically turns off the printer when it isn’t in use for a set period of time. This particular function goes a long way in helping to save energy and resources. Many latest printers additionally offer a Duplex feature, which makes it possible for you to print on both sides of the paper. This way, it doesn’t merely help save up on energy, but paper too. Along with the auto power down feature, wide format printers also offer a standby mode and a low-power mode as well.
With so many outstanding features to offer, it is sure to say that the wide format printer industry has come a long way in going green over the years!
By Sarah, an article writer interested in topics relating to plotters and printers, exploring how technology such as a wide format printer have become greener over the years
