10 best plotters

The model represents one of the 5 lines of the company and is considered the most budgetary in its range. Behind a modest price for a device of this class are good performance and decent functionality. The plotter copes well with dense materials such as cardboard, polymer films, textiles. Even skin is tough for him, because the cutting device has a high pressure on the knife - up to 1000 g. The device is positioned using a red dot and is able to provide exceptional contour accuracy regardless of the thickness of the material. The only negative is the small cutting width, only 330 mm, but it is due to the compact dimensions of the model, designed for small offices.

The Silhouette Portrait cutter has a compact and modern design. It is convenient to connect it to a computer via USB and work like a regular printer. At the same time, the device is capable of cutting at least 100 types of materials: paper, fabric, photo paper, vinyl, etc., with a maximum width of 21 cm and a length of 29 cm. Thanks to the optical sensor, the plotter cuts out an image of any complexity.The model is equipped with a special knife that automatically sets the cutting depth, depending on the characteristics of the material, which ensures an accurate contour of the product. Users praise this model for its compactness. According to them, this plotter is not the fastest, but very accurate.

The cutting plotter Vektor TC-631AA easily copes with vector images, cuts printed patterns along the contour on materials with a substrate. Inexpensive and high-quality machine for the production of advertising, posters, drawings, etc. Equipped with a reliable stepper motor. Thanks to the powerful processor, the cutting speed can reach 800mm/s. The cutting plotter is compatible with AutoCAD, CorelDraw and other graphics packages. The device connects to a computer and works like a printer. The licensed software is supplied in the base package. There is a very convenient, according to reviews, control panel with settings for speed, clamping force, head control.

The wide-format plotter is convenient in operation because it is easily located on the table, it is not capricious in maintenance and is easy to operate, while it has good speed capabilities. Despite its compactness, its power is enough to make an A1 print in 35 seconds. Special HP Click software also speeds up the process, and you can even start the device from your smartphone, after installing the free HP Smart app. The plotter works on inkjet technology and is compatible only with original cartridges. HP Bright Office inks provide crisp prints with excellent color reproduction even on the most ordinary paper, however, they are not cheap - prices for one cartridge start from 3000 rubles.

The model is designed as a powerful and "omnivorous" desktop option. It has a remarkable knife pressure force - up to 500 g, due to which it does an excellent job with precise cutting of materials of various density: fabric, photo and craft paper, vinyl.With the right choice of blades, it will cut through leather as well as cork and foam. The maximum sheet thickness, provided there is sufficient softness to be fixed between the rollers, is 3 mm. At the same time, the carriage holds two tools, each of which the plotter is able to recognize automatically. The Autoknife chip and 5 adapters are supplied as standard, and the control takes place through the Silhouette Studio - this software is provided free of charge.

The compact 36-inch device delivers the highest print productivity in its class. Its speed can easily compete with more advanced models - in draft form A0 prints in just 48 seconds. At the same time, the picture is not smeared, and a high-quality print is provided by the 5-color LUCIA pigment ink system. It guarantees a high accuracy of +/- 0.1% and a minimum line thickness of 0.02 mm. This is especially important for CAD drawings. The plotter differs from its predecessors in color reproduction. Thanks to magenta ink, it produces a wider range of shades. Saturated red is also provided - perhaps the most popular color for most promotional products.

Functional cutting plotter Brother CM 300 ScanNCut helps you quickly and accurately cut along the contour of almost any paper or fabric. The device copes with the smallest details of the picture, is able to smooth out curved lines and start re-cutting for materials that are difficult to cut in one go. Designs for cutting can be scanned, selected from 600 built-in options or downloaded from a USB flash drive. The color touch screen allows you to quickly edit your drawing. The inkjet plotter is praised for its simple and functional interface and high-precision cut, but they claim that it only comes with a mat and a knife for thin materials. Other accessories, such as a deep cutting knife, are suggested to be purchased separately.

The cutting plotter GCC Expert II-52 is praised for its fast printing, smooth roll feed, high cutting accuracy. This model is inexpensive and easy to use. The high-precision drum provides a high-quality cut contour even on large materials. There is a re-cut function, but according to customer reviews, you almost never have to use it. There are no innovative technologies, but the design is reliable, the width of the material is maximum, and the productivity is high. You can control the plotter by connecting it to a computer or using the keys on the case. Another advantage of the model is quiet operation.

The cutting device is one of the most technologically advanced devices in the segment.It is equipped with the innovative MicroSpocket pulling system, which guarantees punching without tearing or damage. All thanks to special shafts with titanium Hi-Grip coating with microneedles. This innovation has already become a hallmark of the brand's devices, as is the OPOS contour alignment system, which tracks from 4 to 128 markers. This automated option reads barcodes thanks to the sensor and performs high-quality contour cutting without operator intervention. The plotter justifies itself well for large volumes of work, as it is able to speed up the production process by 40% in comparison with colleagues in the class.

Mimaki CG-100 SRIII is a professional cutting plotter for creating stickers, labels, wobblers, stencils for dyeing, sewing patterns and other products. Thanks to two pressure modes, the model is suitable for the production of a wide range of materials. Its undoubted advantage is the ability for high-speed and precise cutting, including complex parts and sharp corners. Also, the device is equipped with a warning system for starting, stopping or printing errors.Mimaki products are made exclusively in Japan, which guarantees durable assembly and quality control, but the price is correspondingly high.