--- title: Cadalyst CAD Hardware | Jacob Hardin description: Jacob Hardin is a product manager for Professional Imaging Division at Epson America, Inc. --- [![Cadalyst](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cadalyst_logo_w_tagline.png?width=190&height=45&name=Cadalyst_logo_w_tagline.png "Cadalyst")](https://www.cadalyst.com) - [CAD Management](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadmanagement) - [CAD Management Articles](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadmanagement) - [CAD Management Newsletter Archive](https://info.cadalyst.com/cad-manager-newsletter-archive) - [Just Tell Jo](https://blog.cadalyst.com/just-tell-jo) - [Design Solutions](https://blog.cadalyst.com/architecture-infrastructure-construction-solutions) - [Architecture, Infrastructure, Construction](https://blog.cadalyst.com/architecture-infrastructure-construction-solutions) - [The Equipped Architect: Generative Design](https://blog.cadalyst.com/the-equipped-architect-generative-design) - [DraftSight Insights](https://blog.cadalyst.com/lynn-allens-draftsight-insight) - [Product Design & Manufacturing](https://blog.cadalyst.com/product-design-manufacturing-solutions) - [CAD Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware) - [CAD Tech News Archive](https://info.cadalyst.com/cad-tech-news-archive) - [Resources](https://info.cadalyst.com/white-papers) - [CAD Cartoon](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cad-cartoons) - [Cadalyst Just Tell Jo Newsletter](https://info.cadalyst.com/just-tell-jo) - [Cadalyst Videos](https://www.youtube.com/user/cadalystvideos) - [Whitepapers & Tips](https://info.cadalyst.com/white-papers) - [CAD Benchmark Test](https://info.cadalyst.com/cad-benchmark-test) - [CAD Code/Hot Tip Harry](https://cadtips.cadalyst.com/) - [CAD Podcasts](https://info.cadalyst.com/podcasts-for-cad-users) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. [![The Power of Color in CAD Printing](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Misc/2025_Cadalyst/2025-04-29_Epson/SureColor%20T-Series%20Image-600.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/the-power-of-color-in-cad-printing) [Large Format Printers](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/large-format-printers), [Scanners](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/scanners), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/cad), [Collaboration](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/collaboration), [Epson](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/epson), [Inkjet](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/inkjet), [Color](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/color) ## [The Power of Color in CAD Printing](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/the-power-of-color-in-cad-printing) ![Picture of Jacob Hardin](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Cadalyst%20Website/Authors/JacobHardin.jpg?width=50&name=JacobHardin.jpg) [Jacob Hardin](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/author/jacob-hardin) Apr 29, 2025, 6:21:51 AM In the CAD industry, precision and clarity are essential when communicating designs and ensuring... [Read more](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/the-power-of-color-in-cad-printing) [![2025 Trends in Large-Format CAD Printing](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Misc/2025_Cadalyst/2025_Sponsored/2025_Epson%20VP/2025-01-27_EpsonVP-trends/SureColor_T5770DM_Lifestyle_09.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/2025-trends-in-large-format-cad-printing) [Large Format Printers](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/large-format-printers), [Scanners](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/scanners), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/cad), [Collaboration](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/collaboration), [Epson](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/epson), [Inkjet](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/inkjet), [Laser](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/laser) ## [2025 Trends in Large-Format CAD Printing](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/2025-trends-in-large-format-cad-printing) ![Picture of Jacob Hardin](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Cadalyst%20Website/Authors/JacobHardin.jpg?width=50&name=JacobHardin.jpg) [Jacob Hardin](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/author/jacob-hardin) Jan 27, 2025, 9:56:33 AM The large-format CAD printing industry will continue to grow in 2025, driven by advances in... [Read more](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/2025-trends-in-large-format-cad-printing) [![4 Ways to Get Better ROI from Your Wide-Format Printer](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Misc/2024_Cadalyst/2024_Viewpoint/2023-10-29_VP-EPSON-q4/SureColor%20T-Series%20T2_0707%20Lifestyle%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/4-ways-to-get-better-roi-from-your-wide-format-printer) [Large Format Printers](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/large-format-printers), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/cad), [Budget](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/budget), [Epson](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/epson), [Inkjet](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/inkjet), [Laser](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/laser), [Supplies](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/supplies) ## [4 Ways to Get Better ROI from Your Wide-Format Printer](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/4-ways-to-get-better-roi-from-your-wide-format-printer) ![Picture of Jacob Hardin](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Cadalyst%20Website/Authors/JacobHardin.jpg?width=50&name=JacobHardin.jpg) [Jacob Hardin](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/author/jacob-hardin) Oct 29, 2024, 6:30:13 AM In today’s competitive market, maximizing return on investment (ROI) is essential for businesses,... [Read more](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/4-ways-to-get-better-roi-from-your-wide-format-printer) [![Making Large-Format Printing More Cost-Efficient](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Misc/2024_Cadalyst/2024_HardwareBlog/2024-08-01_Epson-q3_VP/SureColor_T7770DM_Lifestyle_09.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/making-large-format-printing-more-cost-efficient) [Large Format Printers](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/large-format-printers), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/cad), [Budget](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/budget), [Epson](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/epson), [Inkjet](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/inkjet), [Laser](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/laser), [Supplies](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/supplies) ## [Making Large-Format Printing More Cost-Efficient](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/making-large-format-printing-more-cost-efficient) ![Picture of Jacob Hardin](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Cadalyst%20Website/Authors/JacobHardin.jpg?width=50&name=JacobHardin.jpg) [Jacob Hardin](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/author/jacob-hardin) Aug 1, 2024, 2:56:33 AM Large-format printing is essential for businesses, especially for engineering and architectural... [Read more](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/making-large-format-printing-more-cost-efficient) [![Inkjet or Laser Jet?](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Misc/2024_Cadalyst/2024_HardwareBlog/2024-04-23_Epson_VP/SureColor_T7770DM_Lifestyle_06.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/inkjet-or-laser) [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/cad), [Epson](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/epson), [Inkjet](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/inkjet), [Laser](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/laser) ## [Inkjet or Laser?](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/inkjet-or-laser) ![Picture of Jacob Hardin](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Cadalyst%20Website/Authors/JacobHardin.jpg?width=50&name=JacobHardin.jpg) [Jacob Hardin](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/author/jacob-hardin) Apr 23, 2024, 12:17:50 PM Business printers are an important investment, and deciding between an ink or toner-based printer... 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[Read more](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/you-bought-a-cad-printer-whats-next) [![Printing in 2023 and Beyond](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Misc/2023_Cadalyst/2023_Viewpoint/2023-10_VP_EPSON/2023-1-_Epson_600.jpeg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/printing-in-2023-and-beyond) [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/hardware), [Wide-Format Printers](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/wide-format-printers), [Management](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/management) ## [Printing in 2023 and Beyond](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/printing-in-2023-and-beyond) ![Picture of Jacob Hardin](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Cadalyst%20Website/Authors/JacobHardin.jpg?width=50&name=JacobHardin.jpg) [Jacob Hardin](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/author/jacob-hardin) Oct 17, 2023, 9:11:05 AM While digital processes have revolutionized the way businesses operate, print continues to play a... 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Whether working from the office, jobsite, or from home, it’s important to... [Read more](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/four-print-tools-for-building-a-productive-cad-office) [![What to Look for in a CAD Printer](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Misc/2023_Cadalyst/2023_Viewpoint/2023-04-11_VP_Epson/2023-04-11_VP_Epson-450.jpeg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/what-to-look-for-in-a-cad-printer) [Wide-Format Printers](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/wide-format-printers), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/cad) ## [What to Look for in a CAD Printer](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/what-to-look-for-in-a-cad-printer) ![Picture of Jacob Hardin](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Cadalyst%20Website/Authors/JacobHardin.jpg?width=50&name=JacobHardin.jpg) [Jacob Hardin](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/author/jacob-hardin) Apr 11, 2023, 11:45:00 AM A lot has changed in the world of technology in the last decade. From the rise of cloud computing,... [Read more](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/what-to-look-for-in-a-cad-printer) [![Why Wide-format Printing is Still Necessary for Businesses](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Misc/2023_Cadalyst/2023_Viewpoint/2023-01-17_Epson/2023-01-17_EpsonVP-fig.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/why-wide-format-printing-is-still-necessary-for-businesses) [Wide-Format Printers](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/tag/wide-format-printers) ## [Why a Wide-format Printer is Still Necessary for Businesses](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/why-wide-format-printing-is-still-necessary-for-businesses) ![Picture of Jacob Hardin](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Cadalyst%20Website/Authors/JacobHardin.jpg?width=50&name=JacobHardin.jpg) [Jacob Hardin](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/author/jacob-hardin) Jan 17, 2023, 10:11:00 AM Image source: EPSON. 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