Whether you’re a T-shirt enthusiast or architect, finding a suitable plotter is imperative to excel in your craft. The general public isn’t familiar with plotter machines, and you won’t find them in many brick-n-mortar stores.

On the same note, only a few dozen brands make plotters. We understand that plotters are a significant investment, and that’s why it’s so essential to find one that fits your needs.

We did the challenging work for you and researched all the publicly-advertised plotter brands. We looked at various factors – price, production capacity, software, and durability in completing our research. We concluded that the top plotter brands are Hewlett-Packard (HP), Epson, and Canon.

Cheapest Print And Cut Machine

Brand	Average Cost
1.       Hewlett-Packard (HP)	$2,513
2.       Epson	$3,187
3.       Canon	$3,970
4.       Vevor	$350
5.       Mutoh	$2,215
6.       USCutter	$967
7.       Murrplastik	$5,261
8.       Xerox	$1,699
9.       Graphtec	$8,948
10.   Roland	$2,533
Average:	$3,164

Want to learn more about the top ten plotter brands? Let’s take a closer look at each company that made our list:

1. Hewlett-Packard (HP)

The first brand to make our list is Hewlett-Packard (HP) – one of the world’s largest technology companies. HP advertises its product collection to engineering firms, construction companies, GIS professionals, and architects.

HP sells an assortment of plotters, including affordable options for home offices and 44-inch plotters for small and mid-size businesses.

Its plotters have advanced security measures to prevent cybercriminals from gaining access to your personal data. HP plotters can produce a relatively quick output, and some devices have an additional scan and copy functionality. You can buy HP’s plotters directly from the company or a licensed reseller.

Cost to Purchase

Product	Cost
DesignJet T210 24-in printer	$695
DesignJet T250 24-in printer	$1,025
DesignJet T630 36-in printer	$1,925
DesignJet T830 36-in printer	$6,405

2. Epson

Based out of Japan, Epson is one of the world’s largest printer manufacturers. The Japanese brand produces various specialty products, including plotters. SureColor is Epson’s flagship plotter collection.

Whether you need a plotter for your home or office, Epson likely has a solution for you. The SureColor line starts with the SureColor T2170 – a 24-inch compact plotter that uses high-capacity ink cartridges.

On the other end of the spectrum, you’ll find the SureColor T7270D – a 44-inch dual roll production inject printer prints in 24 seconds. You can use SureColor plotters with a USB connection or over Wi-Fi.

Cost to Purchase

Product	Cost
SureColor T2170	$975
SureColor T5470M	$5,310
SureColor T3270	$2,720
SureColor T5270	$3,740

3. Canon

The next brand to make our list is Canon – one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cameras, printers, and industrial products. Canon offers plotters for commercial and home use. For instance, the ImagePROGRAF TA-20 is a 24-inch multipurpose with built-in workflow software.

There’s also a free poster and marketing creation software with the plotter. The ImagePROGRAF TZ-30000 may suit you well if you need a heavy-duty plotter.

According to Canon, it’s one of the fastest plotters on the market and can output 4-D size prints per minute.

Cost to Purchase

Product	Cost
ImagePROGRAF TZ-30000	$10,825
ImagePROGRAF TM-200	$2,115
ImagePROGRAF TA-20	$1,115
ImagePROGRAF TA-30	$1,825

4. Vevor

Vevor has some of the most affordable plotters in the marketplace. For instance, the 28-inch Vinyl Cutter/Plotter costs less than $300 and features SignMaster software. This proprietary machine boasts an ultra-fast stepper motor that’s quiet and highly efficient.

It also features 2MB memory for maximum data storage. Vevor also sells a plotter machine with camera contour cutting functionality and an ARM motherboard. At approximately $700, the three blades LCD screen plotter is the best Vevor product for commercial use. Although Vevor plotters aren’t the best in a high-production environment, they’re great for home use.

Cost to Purchase

Product	Cost
28″ Vinyl Cutter Plotter Sign Cutting Machine	$270
Vinyl Cutter Plotter Cutting 53″ Sign Maker	$395
Vevor Vinyl Cutter Machine 375mm Plotter	$240
28″ Vinyl Cutter Plotter Sign Machine Optical Eye Signmaster	$495

5. Mutoh

The next brand on our list is Mutoh – a Belgian company famous for its industrial plotter machines. There’s no doubt that Mutoh’s most popular plotter is the ValueCut 2, which will set you back around $2,560.

This product can support the needs of almost all sign makers, including vinyl cutting, contour cutting, and enhanced tracking. The ValueCut 2 is available in a few sizes, ranging from 30 inches to 74 inches.

We think Mutoh plotters are excellent in an industrial environment because you can cut and print simultaneously. Moreover, a job recognition feature helps boost quality control and consistency.

Cost to Purchase

Product	Cost
52” VC2-1300/ValueCut II Plotter	$5,175
ValueCut II Multi-Purpose Plotter	$2,560
ValueJet VJ-1628TD 64” Plotter	$875
F-920 Professional Plotter	$250

6. USCutter

USCutter is a popular plotter brand with a significant online presence and a brick-n-mortar store in Seattle. The company sells virtually everything you need to set up shop, ranging from vinyl cutters to non-stick sheets for heat presses.

One of the most notable plotters sold by USCutter is the LaserPoint 3 ARMS. This plotter boasts ARMS contour cutting technology and is much quieter than other plotters on the market. The LaserPoint plotter comes in 28, 34, and 53-inch models. It also comes with VinylMaster Cut (Basic Edition) for PC and a one-year warranty.

Overall, USCutter plotters are suitable for small businesses and home printing offices.

Cost to Purchase

Product	Cost
USCutter TITAN Vinyl Cutter 53” with VinylMaster Cut	$1,530
USCutter MH Series Vinyl Cutter	$430
LaserPoint 3 ARMS Contour Cut Vinyl Cutter with VinylMaster Cut	$980
P28 PrismCut Vinyl Cutter with Wi-Fi and Design & Cut Software	$925

7. Murrplastik

Murrplastik isn’t a household name like some other brands on our list. Nevertheless, this Ohio-based company makes durable and reliable plotters perfect for an industrial environment. The brand makes its plotter with “rugged” materials such as aluminum.

Most of its plotters work with European and American power adapters. You can’t buy a Murrplastik plotter directly from Murrplastik. Still, you can purchase these heavy-duty machines from retailers like Allied Electronics and Automation.

Cost to Purchase

Product	Cost
MP-PM Basic	$5,250
MP-PM A3	$5,115
86622026 Plotter	$4,450
86622028 Plotter	$6,230

8. Xerox

Walk into any office, and you’ll undoubtedly see a product from Xerox. From copy machines to plotters, Xerox sells almost everything office-related. It’s tricky to find brand-new Xerox plotters, but eBay has a wide selection.

Xerox labels its newer plots as “wide-format” printers – the Xerox 8254E and Xerox 8290. Many preowned plotters don’t come with software, so it’s essential to read the listing carefully.

Cost to Purchase

Product	Cost
8830 Large Format Plotter	$2,005
LDC-2 Wide Format Plotter	$2,760
510DP Wide Format Plotter	$770
510DP Printer Plotter Synergix	$1,260

9. Graphtec

Graphtec has a relatively small collection of industrial plotters that are viable solutions for businesses that need a high output level. The brand’s most advanced system is the FC9000, featuring 600 g of downforce and 50 ft. accurate tracking. This machine can create stickers and decals, highway signs, and magnets. It also comes with Datalink Barcode Datalink System – a technology that helps streamline production.

Cost to Purchase

Product	Cost
FC9000	$4,510
CE7000	$4,705
FXC2000	$14,470
FCX4000	$12,105

10. Roland

The last brand to make our list is Roland – a company with more than twenty years of experience in plotter production. Roland focuses on industrial machines and targets graphic designers who create large-format stickers and decals. The company sells smaller options, such as the 24-inch STIKA Desktop Cutter and a massive 64-inch CAMM-1 GR2 Series Large Format Vinyl Cutter.

Cost to Purchase

Product	Cost
GS-24 Desktop Cutter	$1,705
STIKA Desktop Cutter	$1,120
CAMM-1 GR2 Series Large Format Vinyl Cutters	$5,505
GS-24 CAMM 1 Vinyl Cutter	$1,800

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Plotter?

It costs around $260 per month to lease a plotter. However, heavy-duty industrial plotters cost quite a bit more (up to $1,000 per month).

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a new plotter, we highly recommend looking at the machines offered by Hewlett-Packard (HP), Epson, and Canon. However, all the brands on our list sell high-quality products that are great for the everyday user.

Some are best-suited for householder users, whereas others require much more space. Before purchasing a plotter, make sure to look at critical features, such as the software, production capacity, and warranty.