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HP DesignJet Z6810 42-in Production Printer
- Print technology
- Ink
- Memory
- 64 GB file processing (based on 1 GB RAM)
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Key features
- Automatic horizontal cutter
- Stand
- USB
Technical specifications
Product
| UPC number | (ABG) 192018991903; (B19) 192018991873; (B1K) 192018991880; (BCD) 192018991897 |
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| Product type | Production Printers; Professional Photo-quality Printers |
| Subcategory | Large format |
| UNSPSC code | 43212104 |
Memory
| Memory | 64 GB file processing (based on 1 GB RAM) |
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Storage
| Storage temperature range | -20 to 55ºC |
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| Internal Storage | 500 GB |
Software
| Software included | Printer drivers, HP Click, HP DesignJet Utility including HP Color Center |
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| Print technology | HP Thermal Inkjet |
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| Acoustic power emissions (active, printing) | 7.0 B(A) (operating), 5.5 B(A) (idle), 5.5 B(A) (sleep) |
| Print quality color (best) | Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi |
| Print speed | Fast-Economode: 113.6 m²/hr on plain media; Normal: 21.9 m²/hr on coated media; Best: 11 m²/hr on glossy media[1] |
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Paper handling
| Media size maximum (mm) | 1067 |
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| Media size maximum (in) | 42 |
| Media sizes standard (metric rolls) | 279 to 1067 mm |
Physical
| Color ink technology | Pigment |
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| Print Cartridge/Bottle, Color(s) | Magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red, cyan or light cyan, light gray, light magenta |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 1970 x 690 x 1370 mm |
| Color accuracy | Median < 1.25 dE2000, 95% of colors < 2.75 dE2000[2] |
| Color Stability | < 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes[2] |
| Roll maximum weight | 18 kg |
| Finished output handling | Roll feed, automatic horizontal cutter, media bin, take-up reel (optional) |
| Media weight, recommended | 80 to 500 g/m² |
| Weight | 123 kg |
Package
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 2280 x 735 x 1200 mm |
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| Package weight | 177 kg |
Sustainability
| Energy star certified | Yes |
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| Environmental certification | ENERGY STAR; WEEE; RoHS (EU, China, Korea, India); REACH; EPEAT Bronze |
| Sustainability Impact | ENERGY STAR®; EPEAT® |
| Energy Usage CO2e (kg) | 458 |
| End of Life CO2e (kg) | 95 |
| Production CO2e (kg) | 896 |
| Total CO2e (kg) | 1543 |
| Transportation CO2e (kg) | 94 |
| Print repeatability | Average < 0.5 dE2000, 95% of colors < 1.25 dE2000[2] |
Warranty and service
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty (Next Business Day On-Site) |
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| Supported Primary Applications | Exhibition and event graphics; Graphics design; Indoor posters; Layouts and comps; Light boxes - paper; Line drawings; Maps; Office Graphics; Orthophotos; Photo maps; Point of sale/display; POP/POS; Posters; Presentations; Renderings; Schematics; Technical presentations |
Other
| What's in the box | HP DesignJet Z6810 42-in Production Printer, spindle, printheads, introductory ink cartridges, maintenance cartridge, printer stand, media bin, 3-in spindle adapter kit, quick reference guide, setup poster, startup software, power cord |
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| Power consumption | 270 W (printing); < 48 W (ready); < 5.3 W (sleep); < 0.3 W (off) |
| Power | Input voltage (auto ranging): 100-127 V (±10%), 5 A; 220-240 V (±10%), 3 A; 50/60 Hz (±3 Hz) |
| Registration required | No |
| Cartridge volume | Greater than 300 ml |
| Ink types | Pigment-based |
| Number of cartridges | 8 |
| Print Cartridges/Bottle, Number | 8 (magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red, cyan or light cyan, light gray, light magenta) |
| Print cartridge/bottle volume | 775 ml |
| Print head nozzles | 2112 per color |
| Print heads | 8 (2x matte black/chromatic red, 2x magenta/yellow, 2x light magenta/cyan, 2x photo black/light gray) |
| Primary applications | Advertising posters, roll-ups, and banners; Photo and art; Design and illustrations; Indoor signage; Décor |
| Sub brand | DesignJet |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Compliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (MSIP) |
| Safety | USA and Canada (CSA certified); EU (LVD and EN 60950-1 compliant); Russia (GOST); Singapore (PSB); China (CCC); Argentina (IRAM); Mexico (NYCE); Korea (KC) |
| Accessories | CQ745B HP DesignJet PostScript/PDF Upgrade Kit;CQ752A HP DesignJet 42-in Take-up Reel;CQ753A HP DesignJet 42-in Spindle;G6H51B HP HD Pro 42-in Scanner;G6H50B HP SD Pro 44-in Scanner;J8025A HP Jetdirect 640n Print Server;L3J69AAE HP SmartStream Preflight Manager;L3J79AAE HP SmartStream Print Controller for HP DesignJet Z6xx0 Production Printers;L3J71AAE HP SmartStream Preflight Manager One-Year Subscription;Q6715A HP DesignJet User Maintenance Kit |
| Connectivity, optional | HP Jetdirect EIO print servers |
| Connectivity, standard | Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T); EIO Jetdirect accessory slot |
| Network ready | Standard |
| Security features | SNMPv3, Control Panel lock levels, Certificates management, IPsec, SSL, Secure file erase, Secure disk erase |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 53 dB(A) (operating), 39 dB(A) (idle), 39 dB(A) (sleep) |
| Operating humidity range | 20 to 80% RH |
| Operating temperature range | 5 to 40ºC |
| Country of origin | China |
| Why to buy | Meet customer expectations and increase your production volumes with the fastest high-quality production printing solution[1], designed to fit the way you work. |
| Headline | Help your customers stand out with high-quality output from impactful photos to canvas, backlits, POP, posters, maps, and line drawings. Avoid rework with consistent, accurate color across prints and printers, with the embedded spectrophotometer.[3] |
| Key selling point | Help your customers stand out from impactful photos to detailed maps/line drawings, with optimized printheads. |
| Image legal disclaimer | Product image may differ from actual product |
| Product logos | CE Marking; ENERGY STAR; EPEAT green; IPv6 Ready; i1 Color Technology; PANTONE Digital Color; Windows 10 Compatible |
| Monthly printed pages | Very frequently |
| Taxonomy | Large Format Printers/ Plotters |
| Segment | Business |
| Non-printable area (roll media) | 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 mm |
| Maximum optical density (black) | 4.5 L* min/2.31 D[2] |
| Functions | |
| Line accuracy | ±0.1% |
| Model size | 1067 mm |
| Guaranteed minimum line width | 0.067 mm (ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E)) |
| Printer drivers included | Raster driver for Windows; PostScript driver for Windows and macOS with optional PostScript/PDF Upgrade Kit |
| Optional printer languages | Adobe PostScript 3; Adobe PDF 1.7; TIFF; JPEG |
| Print languages | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, CALS G4 |
| Theoretical minimum line width | 0.02 mm (HP-GL/2 addressable) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 6.7 in |
| Media thickness | Up to 22 mil |
| Printer Applications | Architecture; Engineering; Construction; Technical documents; Retail signage; Maps; Photographs; Presentation graphics |
| Recommended media | HP Everyday Matte Polypropylene;HP Artist Matte Canvas;HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper (FSC® certified)[3] (Recyclable)[4];HP Premium Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper (FSC® certified)[3] (Recyclable)[4];HP Premium Vivid Color Backlit Film |
| Roll external diameter | 170 mm |
| Roll maximum input | 1 |
| Roll size | Up to 42 in |
| Overview | Achieve impressive results to meet your customers' high-quality expectations. Accommodate production peaks and handle more jobs to increase your production volumes. Use your current RIPs[2] and enjoy new tools that help you simplify your workflow. |
| Company | HPI |
| Code name | Panther 1.5 |
| Product long name | HP DesignJet Z6810 42-in Production Printer |
| Product long name specifications | HP DesignJet Z6810 42-in Production Printer - Print: 113.6 m²/hr; Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi colour; 64 GB (virtual); Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T); EIO Jetdirect accessory slot |
| Short product name | Z6810 |
| Product classification flag | Standard HP Product |
| Media thickness maximum (metric) | Up to 0.6 mm |
| Media types | Bond and coated paper, technical paper, film, photographic paper, proofing paper, backlit, self-adhesive, banner and sign, fabric, fine art printing material |
| Tangible flag | Y |
| Material Type for item | FERT |
Notes and footnotes
- A product carbon footprint is defined as the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly and indirectly by a product over its lifetime. Greenhouse gas emissions are reported as global warming potential for 100-year time horizon (GWP-100) in units of CO2 equivalence. Calculations are done in accordance with ISO 14040 & ISO 14044. Individual values may not sum to total due to rounding.
- [1] Compared with large-format photo inks inkjet printers under $10,000 USD for graphics applications. Based on the fastest-rated color speeds as published by manufacturers as of June, 2017. Test methods vary.
- [2] For a list of HP certified RIPs, visit: https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=c07798647
- [3] Embedded in the HP DesignJet Z6810 Production Printer is an i1 spectrophotometer from X-Rite. Close collaboration between HP and X-Rite ensures a reliable solution that’s been thoroughly tested to meet customer demands for ease, quality, and dependability.
- [1] Maximum rate of output for color image 100% color coverage. Printed on maximum roll size, with Original HP Vivid Photo Inks.
- [4] HP Professional PANTONE® color emulation and Adobe PostScript®/PDF upgrade kit sold separately.
- [5] Using glossy paper and Normal mode, HP DesignJet Z6810 42-in Production Printers can achieve print speeds up to 177 ft²/hour. Using coated paper and Normal mode, HP DesignJet Z6810 42-in Production Printers can achieve speeds up to 236 ft²/hour.
- [2] With HP Premium Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper with HP Vivid Photo Inks.
- [6] Once image is selected, one-click printing when printing the entire file without any modifications to the print settings. Applicable to PDF, JPEG, TIFF, and HP-GL/2 files.
- [3] BMG trademark license code FSC®-C115319, see http://www.fsc.org . HP trademark license code FSC®-C017543, see http://www.fsc.org . Not all FSC®-certified products are available in all regions.
- [4] Recyclable HP papers can be recycled through commonly available recycling programs, or according to region-specific practices, or can be returned through the HP Large Format Media take-back program. Recycling programs may not exist in your area. See http://www.HPLFMedia.com/hp/ecosolutions for details.
