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What's The Best A1 Printers in the UK 2026
If you’re looking for a large format printer, ideal for printing at A1 size, you can feel overwhelmed by the wealth of choice available. With so many A1 printers offering so many functions and capabilities, it can be hard to identify the best ones on the market. To help, we’ve rounded up some of the best A1 printers currently available.
Knowing which large format printer for A1 printing can feel difficult, as there are so many models offering different features and functions. To make the decision simpler, we’ve highlighted some of the best A1 printers currently available in the UK.
What is an A1 printer?
An A1 printer is also known as a large-format printer and can print a variety of materials and papers up to A1 print size. If you needmore information, please check the following articles to discover more about what is an A1 printer and how a large format printer works.
What size is A1?
A1 is 23.4 x 33.1 inches or 594 x 841 millimetres. An A1 printer is able to print up to and including this size.
When would you need an A1 printer?
CAD drawings
Perfect for architectural drawings, engineering schematics and high-quality line work.
Art prints
Used for producing photo-quality posters, displays and marketing materials.
Signage
Ideal for use in offices, schools, exhibitions and construction
environments where clear, large, visual communication is essential.
There are so many ways to use an A1 large format printer, but essentially they can print on any large, printer-safe media that has a maximum width of 23.4 inches.
There are different types of A1 printers available and you’ll need to decide which one you need depending on the work that you do. For example, graphics printers are used for photo-quality graphic displays, while Technical and CAD / GIS plotter printers are more often used by the architectural industry as they are perfect for printing out line drawings and blueprints.
A1 printers available from Perfect Colours
HP DesignJet Z9+ Large Format PostScript® Photo Printer - 24", with Spectrophotometer (W3Z71A)
SKU: W3Z71A
Professional photo prints, fast and simple. More quality with fewer inks.
HP DesignJet Z9+ Large Format PostScript® Photo Printer - 24", with Spectrophotometer (W3Z71A)
Create gallery-quality prints faster with the HP DesignJet Z9+ built for creative pros who demand precision and performance.
Canon image PROGRAF TM-255 623C003AA
Elevate printing with the Canon imagePROGRAF TM-255, a high-performance 24" printer with vivid colour, fast A1 prints and sustainable, intuitive features.
Canon imagePROGRAF TM-255 623C003AA
SKU: 6238C003
Elevate printing with the Canon imagePROGRAF TM-255, a high-performance 24" printer with vivid color, fast A1 prints, and sustainable, intuitive features.
Canon imagePROGRAF TM-240 6242C003
SKU: 6242C003
Precision meets advanced performance and productivity
The core technologies of the imagePROGRAF TM-200 deliver ultra-sharp lines and…
Canon TM-240 (24 inches)
A compact and reliable printer ideal for CAD drawings, posters and maps. With Canon’s LUCIA TD pigment inks, prints are sharp, durable and resistant to smudging. The TM-240 is also quieter and more energy efficient than previous models, making it perfect for office use.
HP DesignJet T630 24-in Printer 5HB09A
Compact, fast and precise, the HP DesignJet T630 delivers pro-quality wide-format prints without the wide-format hassle.
HP DesignJet T630 24-in Printer 5HB09A
SKU: 5HB09A
Fast printing with 30 secs per A1/D plot, 95% less ink for maintenance, easy job submissions and no media source switching for A3/B and A1/D projects.
HP DesignJet Z6 Large Format PostScript® Graphics Printer - 24", with Advanced Security Features (T8W15A)
SKU: T8W15A
Beat demanding deadlines without compromising quality using an HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript Printer
HP DesignJet Z6 Large Format PostScript® Graphics Printer - 24", with Advanced Security Features (T8W15A)
Beat demanding deadlines without compromising quality using an HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript Printer.
HP DesignJet T830 Large Format Printer - 24"(Mobile Printing)
The smart choice for architects, engineers and construction offices, this printer offers excellent versatility and DesignJet quality.
HP DesignJet T830 Large Format Printer - 24"(Mobile Printing) F9A28D
SKU: F9A28D
The HP DesignJet T830 24-in Multifunction Printer is much more than the sum of its parts, and for the small to medium-sized architect, engineer or construction…
HP DesignJet Z6810 Large Format Photo Printer - 42", with Spectrophotometer (2QU12A)
SKU: 2QU12A
Fast, high-quality printing with 2400 dpi, 113.6 m²/hr speed, and advanced workflow tools—ideal for production peaks and demanding print jobs.
HP DesignJet Z6810 Large Format Photo Printer - 42" with Spectrophotometer
Maximise output, meet demanding deadlines and impress clients with unbeatable print quality on the HP DesignJet Z6810 42-inch printer.
Epson SureColor SC-P7500
SKU: C11CH12301A1
This is Epson's first 12-colour large-format printer and offers a wide colour gamut with 99% Pantone coverage.
Epson SureColor SC-P6500E Printer - 24in C11CJ48301A1
SKU: C11CJ48301A1
The Epson SureColor SC-P6500E 24-inch printer offers high-quality, precise prints for professional applications.
Epson SureColor SC-P6500E Printer
The Epson SureColor SC-P6500E delivers professional-quality photo prints with fast speeds, Wi-Fi connectivity and advanced management tools.
Canon imagePROGRAF GP-2000
Bring your vision to life with the PRO-2600 – unmatched print quality, durability and sustainability in every masterpiece.
Canon imagePROGRAF GP-2000 24 inch 5255C003AA
SKU: 5255C003AA
Capture every detail with Canon PRO-2600 – a 24” 12-colour printer built for durability, precision, and gallery-worthy professional prints.
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