--- title: Cadalyst CAD Hardware | CAD description: CAD | Industry-leading hardware news, insight, and advice for design and engineering professionals, highlighting Alex Herrera's Herrera on Hardware column. Find out more about hardware for CAD users, including desk and mobile workstations, printers, scanners, monitors, and other peripherals used to support CAD work.  --- [![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 Column](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 Video](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-video) [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 Video](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/the-power-of-color-in-cad-printing-video) ![Picture of Cadalyst Staff](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Misc/Cadalyst_Logos/cad.png?width=50&name=cad.png) [Cadalyst Staff](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/author/cadalyst-staff) May 12, 2025, 11:06:05 AM Color printing in CAD isn’t just about aesthetics—it plays a critical role in clarity,... [Read more](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware/the-power-of-color-in-cad-printing-video) [![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) [![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. 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