Finding the Best Printers and Apps for Your Architecture Firm

Architecture firms rely heavily on precision, speed, and versatility when it comes to printing. From large-format blueprints to full-color renderings and on-site mobile access, the right printer setup can enhance every phase of your design process.

Key Print Requirements for Architecture Firms

1. Large Format Printing: Essential for blueprints, renderings, and construction drawings—often up to 36″ or 44″ wide.
2. Color Printing: Used for marketing materials, design mockups, and vivid presentation graphics.
3. Document Scanning: Digitize contracts, permits, and legacy blueprints for easy archiving and sharing.
4. Mobile Printing: On-the-go architects benefit from printing directly from smartphones or tablets.
5. Duplex Printing: Double-sided output saves paper and helps reduce environmental impact.
6. Security: With sensitive client data and proprietary designs, firms need devices with user authentication and secure print functions.
7. Print Management: Firms often need cost tracking, user-level restrictions, and usage reporting to maintain efficiency and reduce waste.

Selecting the right hardware and software ensures your workflows stay sharp, secure, and scalable.

Top Printers for Architecture and Construction Design

When evaluating printers for architectural design, consider resolution, output size, ink system, and speed. Here are some standout options:

• HP DesignJet Z9+ – Ideal for large-format color output (44″ width), this printer delivers 2400 x 1200 dpi and includes built-in vertical trimmers.
• Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 – With a 17″ max print width and 12-color LUCIA PRO inks, it produces stunning, accurate visuals for renderings.
• Epson SureColor P800 – Known for precision, this model offers 2880 x 1440 dpi output with UltraChrome HD inks (17″ width).
• Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4000S – High-volume, high-quality prints up to 44″ wide with fast production cycles and robust ink capacity.
• Epson SureColor P10000 – Built for complex architectural projects, it handles 44″ designs with exceptional detail using PrecisionCore® printhead technology.

Choose based on project scale, rendering fidelity, and how much output volume your firm handles monthly. ABT can help you match your needs to the right device.

Printing Apps for Architecture Firms

Having the right hardware is one part of the equation. Architecture-focused mobile apps can further streamline printing, scanning, and presenting designs.

Canon Apps for Architects

• Canon PRINT Business: Print and scan from mobile devices—great for teams on-site or in the field.
• Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY: Wireless document and photo printing from smartphones or tablets.
• Canon Camera Connect: Transfer site photos directly to your design system using mobile sync.
• Canon imagePROGRAF Print Utility: Print PDFs and JPEGs to large-format Canon printers with native support for architectural drawings.
• Canon Business Process Services: Manage printing workflows, reduce waste, and improve project tracking.

Epson Apps for Architects

• Epson Connect: Print and scan from mobile devices to Epson printers—ideal for remote teams.
• Epson iPrint: Wireless document and photo printing with layout preview support.
• Epson Creative Print: Design marketing materials and custom visuals with drag-and-drop ease.
• Epson Projector Content Manager: Present CAD files or renderings during client meetings with Epson projectors.
• Epson Print Layout: Fine-tune architectural prints before committing to output, ensuring scale and accuracy.

HP Apps for Architects

• HP Smart: Print and scan from your phone or tablet directly to your HP printer.
• HP Roam: Print securely from anywhere—retrieve jobs when you’re back at the office.
• HP Reveal: Add augmented reality elements to physical documents, great for interactive presentations.
• HP ePrint Enterprise: Enterprise-grade secure printing across your networked HP devices.
• HP WallArt Suite: Design and print wall graphics, floor plans, or spatial visuals for architectural displays.

These apps empower your team to move faster, collaborate from anywhere, and present professional-quality work with fewer steps.

Let’s Talk Workflow Optimization

At ABT, we work with architecture firms across Colorado to help streamline print operations, reduce costs, and match them with powerful devices from Canon, HP, Epson, Kyocera, and Xerox. Whether you need an eco-friendly large-format printer or want to implement secure print tracking software, we’ll tailor a solution to fit your design environment.