Wide Format Printer/Scanner

[FTRrookie]

I've been shopping around for one that will both print and scan at 13x19". I would like to keep the price under $300. I've looked at models by epson and HP but while they print at 13x19 they only scan at 11x17. This is not for work, I just want to be able to print and scan targets for use at 600 and 800 yds so resolution and print speed aren't important. Anybody know of such an animal?

 

[Fred_G]

Scan and resize? I can scan a little picture and toss it into a 72" printer. Not sure if your goal is cost efficient vs buying pre printed targets. Scan and print size are different beasts.

Don't know your goals, but at 600 to 800 yards, a roll of paper and a sharpie?

 

[AustinBR]

Scan and resize? I can scan a little picture and toss it into a 72" printer. Not sure if your goal is cost efficient vs buying pre printed targets. Scan and print size are different beasts.

Don't know your goals, but at 600 to 800 yards, a roll of paper and a sharpie?

Agreed. Also, print shops are much more economical than buying a printer JUST to print large targets.

 

[Fred_G]

We are supposed to be bringing our UV printers back online soon, if I can help.

I can't wait to get this one up and running again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjJIrpw7bQo Love this printer. You could take a nap on the platen.

 

[oppsImissed]

just a thought. Why cant you scan the smaller image then goto print properties, set it to 13x19 and scal to fit page. Im no pc guru but it works for the smaller targets i print out to regular size paper.

 

[tim9lives]

I don't think its cost effective either. The ink usually gets you on printer cost. You will be going through black cartridges like crazy IMO. Also...I haven't had good luck with HP at all...Gone through 3 of the HP Pro ALL in One models in the last 5 years. FWIW... I've heard Brother gives most bank for buck, but I have no idea if they make wide carriage printers.

 

[FTRrookie]

It's the way I keep my reloading records. After shooting I scan the target into PCTarget get my group measurements and enter all the info about the load, weather conditions, wind direction etc. As far as cost effectiveness all I have to do is draw up one target, print it out and take it to work and make copies there.

 

[tim9lives]

Jay...You may be able to get by with a phone app. Turbo scan phone app uses the cell phone camera to scan PDF documents and I think It will work for a target. You may want to check it out...Because it works great IMO. Its cheap...on your cell phone, And you would not need a big bulky scanner if you have access to office printer.
You can take pic of target...scan it to a file...air drop....Fax....etc. It has over 1600 reviews...mostly 4 and 5 star.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/turboscan-quickly-scan-multipage/id342548956?mt=8

 

[tim9lives]

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I just scanned this for a test....Its just a CD...but I don't see why it would not work for a larger target. Its a super easy app. And you can email...Fax...add it to Iphoto or other photo app...etc.

Sorry...probably won't work with PC Target software. I missed that part of your post. Too bad that its not on an app. Seems like an easy thing for a developer to do IMO.

 

[AustinBR]

Jay...You may be able to get by with a phone app. Turbo scan phone app uses the cell phone camera to scan PDF documents and I think It will work for a target. You may want to check it out...Because it works great IMO. Its cheap...on your cell phone, And you would not need a big bulky scanner if you have access to office printer.
You can take pic of target...scan it to a file...air drop....Fax....etc. It has over 1600 reviews...mostly 4 and 5 star.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/turboscan-quickly-scan-multipage/id342548956?mt=8

The default camera apps work too :P