A3 Printer

Broinndesign

Can anyone recommend an A3 printer , for Home use that will print up to 300gsm card and good quality posters....and for under €500 ...
Thanks

looksee

I don't think you will find any home printer that will print 300gsm card, or anywhere near it.

Broinndesign

Thanks...I was being a bit hopeful..Would you recommend any printer for home use ,that would print at least 160gsm
Thanks

looksee

I used to have a large laser printer that would just take 160gsm, on a fine day with the wind behind it, and even then it would leave ink smudges on the reverse. I used to make wedding and greetings cards, but I had to find work arounds by doing the printing onto paper inserts etc.

allthedoyles

I tried a hairdryer too , but to no avail .

You will find it difficult to source a printer to take any more than 220gsm , and for under €500 .. no chance

If you are only printing one-sided posters , it may work , but forget about re-inserting the card for other side .

You could try printing your poster on A4 and bring it to your local printers and they can enlarge it to A3 size .

dillonbrannick

allthedoyles wrote: »

I tried a hairdryer too , but to no avail .

You could try printing your poster on A4 and bring it to your local printers and they can enlarge it to A3 size .

Or just bring the file straight to them, and they'll print it from there

Valdez

Hi mate. If your still looking to get A3 posters printed I can do if for you. Pm me.

frozenfrozen

Are you sure you need 300gsm paper?! Might as well be spray painting it onto the side of a tree!

trad

I've come across this printer

http://www.ricoh.ie/products/printers/colour/aficiogx-e7700n.aspx?view=specification

It's an inkjet and will do up to 256gsm. It's colour and A3 and it claims to be cheaper than a laser to run. Might be a bit over your €500 budget.

glide

i use a epson photo 1400 works nice for most thickness of paper

Broinndesign

Thanks a million for your help!