When you're shopping for wide format printers plotters, the first fork in the road is output type: glossy photo work or technical drawings on plain paper. The Epson Stylus Photo 1400 and the HP Design T100 24in sit on opposite sides of that divide, and your pick should follow the prints you actually need to produce.
Quick Verdict
The Epson is the better choice for color photo and graphic projects, with a photo-focused inkjet engine and disc-printing ability. The HP is the better choice for architectural, CAD, and construction output, thanks to its dedicated plotter design and larger media width. Budget and exact paper size are laid out in the table below.
Comparison at a Glance
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Wide Format Color Inkjet Printer C11C655001 Open Box | USD 349.99 | 13 x 19-inch photos, graphics, and inkjet-printable CD/DVDs | |
| HP DESIGN T100 24 IN LARGE FORMAT COLOR PLOTTER | USD 450.00 | 24-inch technical paper plots and large-format prints |
Where Each Product Wins
The Epson wins when your priority is photographic detail and creative media. It produces smooth color transitions and prints directly onto inkjet-printable discs, so small media projects are covered without a second machine.
The HP wins when your output is wide and technical. As a dedicated plotter, it is built around paper-based output and accepts a larger media width, making it the stronger choice for blueprints and full-width line drawings.
Product Notes
Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Wide Format Color Inkjet Printer C11C655001 Open Box
The Epson Stylus Photo 1400 is a special-format color inkjet that targets photo and graphic output rather than general office documents. Its maximum resolution of 5760 x 1440 DPI and support for 13 x 19-inch paper make it a strong candidate for portfolio prints and larger photographic work. It also prints directly onto compatible inkjet-printable CDs and DVDs, which is an unusual and handy extra. The unit is open box, so while it has been checked enough to power on, no print test was performed; that is a reason to confirm your expectations before relying on it for a deadline. With USB-C connectivity, it fits modern workspaces. You would choose it for photo-focused projects, but its 13-inch width means it cannot handle wider drawings, so it is not a full replacement for a wide-format plotter.
HP DESIGN T100 24 IN LARGE FORMAT COLOR PLOTTER
The HP Design T100 24in is a large-format inkjet plotter listed as used and in excellent condition. Its whole design is about paper output on a 24-inch-wide format, which is the size needed for architectural plans, engineering drawings, and other technical documents. That makes it a practical choice for someone who needs a dedicated plotter without paying for new. The trade-off is that this is not a photo machine; its strengths are line work and large paper, not high-resolution glossy art prints. If your daily work involves full-width plans, the HP is the stronger candidate. If you are mostly printing photos, the Epson covers that use case at a lower price.
Final Choice by Use Case
If your main job is photo output and disc art, the Epson Stylus Photo 1400 at $349.99 gets you there. If you need technical drawings on wide-format paper, the HP Design T100 24in at $450.00 is the plotter for you. For standard letter-size documents, neither replaces a desktop printer.
