Want to sublimate something big or wide format? You should buy an 11×17 printer for sublimation.
For reviewing these Printers our team took almost 1 and half months. They selected the 5 machines and reviewed them. Let me clear you here that our team consisted of total of 6 members who reviewed these machines and they all are experts.
Top 5 Best 11×17 Sublimation Printers
Epson EcoTank ET-15000 – 11×17 Printer
The network-enabled Inkjet (Not laserjet) Epson EcoTank ET-15000 is a multi-function machine that can print, scan, copy, and fax. If you require wireless then look at the ET 15000 model.
The print resolution of 4800 x 1200 dots per inch produces good results using the pigment based inks. In fact, the output quality comes close to that of a decent color laser printer. Both text and images are sharp and the colors are good.
The 1200 x 2400 dpi resolution scanner produces true results with accurate colors and features an automatic document feeder. The copy quality resolution is 1200 x 600 dpi with a reported monochrome speed of 13 pages per minute, but in reality, the speeds are considerably slower The scanner lid is flexible allowing easy scanning of books. You can reduce and enlarge images from 25% to 400% and scan them to USB, PC, PDF, and email.
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The machine features a 2.7-inch color screen with surrounding buttons for menu navigation. The paper input tray will hold 250 sheets of A4 paper, and the output tray has a capacity of 150 sheets.
This Epson comes close to the quality of a good laser printer and offers all the features of a multi-function printer. Print and copy speeds are good, and it is relatively cheap to run. There is a choice of three different capacity cartridge types and refillable versions with auto reset chips are already available! Overall this printer is worth serious consideration for a home office situation, however, we are not sure if this model will suffer from blocked print heads in the future!
HP OfficeJet Pro 7740– 11×17 Printer
In this case, the word ‘Pro’ stands for faster printing, increased productivity, a faster processor capable of handling more data, and a 600×600 print resolution. The HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 is ready for wired Ethernet 10/10 connectivity.
In business, we need fast, reliable, and cheap-to-run printers with decent print quality that require a minimum amount of maintenance. The OfficeJet 7740 can print 14 black documents or 10 color pages per minute. In reality, the printer is not one of the fastest in its class but provides adequate speeds for most users.
On installation you are best to download the driver from the HP website as the version on the supplied disk will be out of date. Once the software is installed the printer is easy to set up and network computers should not have a problem finding this peripheral.
Print quality is good, especially on bright white paper and cards where you will achieve near photographic quality. No need to buy special paper. Colors should be water resistant and smudge-free using ordinary paper.
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An added bonus in today’s fast-moving world is the ability to connect to iPhone and iPad mobile devices using the ePrint application. You can set up a dedicated ePrint email address and send data directly to the printer! There was an issue with connecting with Google CloudPrint beta, but this may have been resolved by now.
The input paper tray is on the small side with a capacity of 150 A4 sheets. A professional machine should really have a 150-plus capacity! In addition, envelopes can be fed manually through the slot.
As usual, the downside to using this machine is the toner cartridge prices, as they are a bit expensive. Replacing all costs more than the initial purchase price of the printer. A busy office will spend a considerable amount of money on consumables for this machine. There is a way to save toner by changing the print density in the printer properties settings. Changing density to -5 instead of the default 0 will save money but the quality will suffer as a result.
The consensus of opinion seems to be that this printer is best suited to the home user rather than a busy office. Toner cartridges and paper tray capacities are too small for regular use and other machines offer more at a lower price.
Epson Workforce Pro WF-7840
Here at Which Printer we like to focus on Laser printers, but as the Inkjet Epson Workforce Pro WF-7840 strives to perform like one, we will review it here. The WF-7840 is a multi-function machine that can print, scan, and copy, with the added bonus of a fax machine.
Print quality is excellent even on standard copy paper, except for when printing documents and images with a high percentage of ink coverage using very thin paper. The paper will struggle to absorb the ink and will wrinkle. Therefore you are best to use 100gm thickness paper for this type of printing. It is also worth mentioning that because this printer is designed for business it does not have a borderless feature. However, it does produce good photographic results using the pigment inks supplied (photo paper can be used).
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There is also an automatic duplex printing feature allowing you to scan and print double-sided documents. The automatic document feeder scanner with a 4,800×1,200dpi resolution produces true results with accurate colors. The copy quality is also excellent and fast, taking just 10 seconds for a standard duplication! The lid is also flexible allowing easy magazine and book scanning.
The WP7840 Epson has WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections, making it a network printer, as well as support for Apple AirPrint using the ePrint application (App).
The machine features a 4.3-inch color screen with surrounding buttons for menu navigation. A much higher capacity than many laserjet printers at the same price point!
This Workforce uses larger ink tanks than the usual Epson desktop inkjet printer. They come in three different capacities, They are front mounted and easy to install.
Canon Pixma iX6820 Sublimation Printer
I am pleased to report that Canon’s new eight Ultrachrome HiGloss2 Pigment Ink System A3+ photographic printer has now arrived in markets.
The new A3+ printer features six buttons on the front panel. No color screen or keypad. The printer is controlled via a PC or Mac. The connection can be via USB, Ethernet, or Wireless (requires an initial USB connection). We should also mention the PictBridge port that will allow some direct communication from a camera.
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Canon Pixma iX6820 manages media up to A3+ in size from the rear paper tray or a flat manual paper feed from the front or rear. There is also a CD/DVD tray for printing on coated discs.
Canon has increased the capacity of the new range of Kingfisher Ink cartridges to 17ml, offering approximately a 50% higher yield. Only genuine original Canon cartridges are available for use with the Canon iX6820 at the moment, but it will not be long before both compatible and refillable cartridges are produced.
Brother MFC-J6545DW INKvestmentTank
With the printer, users can not only print, but also scan, copy, and fax files in a small office setup. A wireless connection, Ethernet connection, or USB port can also be used to connect it to a network.
The added advantage of a one-touch Wi-Fi set-up! Unfortunately, there are owners who complain of problems with setting up the Wireless connection with certain routers and Mac operating systems. Sadly a USB or Ethernet cable is not included in the box which would be of use as a backup plan in such circumstances.
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Brother MFC-J6545DW INKvestmentTank features a 250-page paper tray and a 100-page multi-purpose tray. The small machine delivers color printing with up to 2,400 x 600dpi. Print speeds can be slow, making this machine a bad choice for demanding offices. The first print after warm-up takes approximately 26 seconds, followed by a claimed 4ppm for a color A4 and 16ppm for monochrome A4.
The MFC J6545 DW Brother Printer does feature a scanner or fax facility and has been designed as a dedicated color printer for home and small office use.
Note: Our experts used their experience and write these reviews. These are the best 5 printers that they selected after using many other printers as well.
Happy Sublimation 🙂
