Wide Format Imaging

The high image quality, sharp lines and detail offered by the HP Designjet T1120 SD-MFP and its robust all round performance ensure that the only surprises are positive ones. "The printer is so fast and definition is absolutely amazing, right down to the texture on palm trees from AutoCAD's object library at 1/200 scale. The scanner gives us instant, large-format color copies with the handwritten notes of all the design changes. Lines are sharp and colors are perfect," said Gouveia. "There is always text in the legend and descriptions. The lines are very sharp and clear. In our old printer some details would appear like a grey spot on the drawing and we would have to eliminate them in smaller scale drawings because you could not define what the object was."

SGA Arquitectos Associados also use the HP Designjet T1120 SD-MFP to prepare bids that are presented on display panels created in Adobe Photoshop and consist of a combination of 3-D images of the project, created with Artlantis 3D, A1/D or A2/C photos and text. "We are printing at normal speed and we get really good quality. The lines are perfect and the colors are accurate. With the separate grey cartridge we now get true neutral greys. For display panels for bids and for plans we print on HP Bright White Inkjet Bond Paper to get sharp, bold colour lines. Some local authorities request plans on transparent film so we use HP Natural Tracing Paper or HP Matte Polyester Film. Taking part in bids is increasingly important, particularly due to the importance of public sector investment in the current economic climate, and the HP Designjet T1120 SD-MFP gives us the quality we need," said Gouveia.

The HP Designjet T1120 SD-MFP offers SGA Arquitectos Associados large-format color copying and scanning for the first time. Gouveia explains how the copy feature is contributing to project development. "Initially we thought we wouldn't use it, but now we even use it for small documents because it's faster than our office scanner. We scan draft plans that include handwritten notes made during a meeting. We used to take notes in our notebooks. Members of the team may have to change certain parts of the plan: structural engineers will make their corrections, architects and landscape designers their own. After the meeting we all have the handwritten notes on the original drawing. It's faster this way and no information is lost in the transfer—everybody knows," said Gouveia.

"Before we would scan plans in parts, by folding the drawing, and then sticking it together and it would take at least twenty minutes. Now we scan a drawing in less than a minute. Engineers that come to a meeting, get their copies before they go."

Gouveia highlighted how the HP Designjet T1120 SD-MFP is giving her more time to dedicate to the creative side of her activity. "The HP Designjet T1120 SD-MFP is really easy to use. At first I was the person in charge of the machine but everyone in the office was quickly familiar with all the features they needed. Scanning, copying and printing options are so clear and you get the high quality output you want instantly. It's fast whether you scan or print and it has made a big impact in such a short time. We are all paid by the hour, except for two members of staff, and I save one hour per day on average by not having to manage and wait for prints. Multiply that by the other nine members of staff and we're saving a lot of time and money. With the time I save, I can spend more time on developing projects, their organization and making sure everything is correct." Gouveia concluded, "Clients are happier, I am happier without the stress and everything is ready when we need it."

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