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What's The Best A1 Printers in the UK 2025

What's The Best A1 Printers in the UK 2025

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 need

more 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)

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 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 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 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

Designed for professional photographers and fine artists.



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.


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