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HP DesignJet T1600 36-in PostScript Printer Plus Edition
- Print technology
- Ink
- Memory
- 128 GB (file processing)[5]
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Key features
- Automatic document feeder
- Front-loading roll feed
- Automatic roll and sheet switching
- Stand
- Adobe PostScript
- Hard disk
- Automatic horizontal cutter
- USB
Technical specifications
Product
| UPC number | (ABA) 199896725804; (ABG) 199896725811; (ACJ) 199896725828; (B19) 199896725835; (B1K) 199896725842; (BCD) 199896725859 |
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| Product type | Office Printers for CAD and GIS |
| Subcategory | Large format |
| UNSPSC code | 43212104 |
Memory
| Memory | 128 GB (file processing)[5] |
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Storage
| Storage temperature range | -13 to 131ºF |
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| Internal Storage | 500 GB self-encrypting |
Software
| Software included | HP Click App, HP App, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Security Manager, HP Click Driver for Windows 11, HP Build Workspace, HP SmartStream (optional) |
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| Print technology | HP Thermal Inkjet |
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| Acoustic power emissions (active, printing) | ?5.9 B(A) (operating), 4.9 B(A) (idle), ?3.5 B(A) (sleep) |
| Print quality color (best) | Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi |
| Print speed | Less than 20 sec/page on D size |
| Printing path | Direct printing from USB flash drive, print from network shared folder, email printing, HP driver for Windows, HP Print Service for Android, Apple AirPrint driver for MacOS and for iOS, HP Print for Chrome OS, HP Click App, HP App for iOS and Android, HP Click Driver for Windows 11, HP Smart Stream (optional) |
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Paper handling
| Media size maximum (mm) | 914 |
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| Media sizes standard (metric rolls) | 279 to 914 mm |
| Media sizes standard (sheets, rolls) | 11 to 36 in |
| Media sizes, custom | 210 x 279 to 914 x 1219 mm |
| Media sizes supported | Letter, Tabloid, C-size, D-size, E-size |
Physical
| Color ink technology | Pigment; Dye |
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| Print Cartridge/Bottle, Color(s) | Cyan, magenta, yellow, photo black, matte black, gray |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 1390 x 760 x 1080 mm |
| Color or black | Color |
| Roll maximum weight | 26.3 lb |
| Finished output handling | Sheet feed, automatic front-loading roll feed, smart roll switching[3], integrated output stacker[4], media bin, automatic horizontal cutter |
| Media weight, recommended | 0.0011 to 0.0062 lb/ft² |
| Weight | 181 lb |
Package
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 58.1 x 30.2 x 31.5 in |
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| Package weight | 249 lb |
Sustainability
| Energy star certified | Yes |
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| Environmental certification | ENERGY STAR, WEEE, RoHS (EU, China, Korea, India), REACH, EPEAT |
| Sustainability Impact | ENERGY STAR®; EPEAT® |
Warranty and service
| Manufacturer Warranty | One-year limited hardware warranty |
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| Supported Primary Applications | Line drawings; Maps; Orthophotos; Presentations; Renderings |
Other
| What's in the box | HP DesignJet T1600 Printer, printer stand and media bin, spindle(s)[6], printheads, introductory ink cartridges, user guide, power cords |
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| Power consumption | 100 W (printing); |
| Power | Input voltage (auto ranging) 100-240 V (±10%), 50/60 Hz (±3 Hz), 2 A max |
| Registration required | No |
| Cartridge volume | 130 ml; 300 ml |
| Ink drop | 6 pl (C, M, Y, G, pK); 9 pl (mK) |
| Ink types | Dye-based (C, M, Y, pK, G); pigment-based (mK) |
| Number of cartridges | 6 |
| Print Cartridges/Bottle, Number | 6 (C, M, Y, G, pK, mK) |
| Print cartridge/bottle volume | 300 ml (C, M, Y, G, pK, mK); 130 ml (C, M, Y, G, pK, mK) |
| Print heads | 1 universal printhead |
| Primary applications | Office documents and presentations; Engineering and construction documents; Design and illustrations; Maps |
| 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 (KCC) |
| Safety | USA and Canada (CSA certified); EU (LVD compliant); Khazakstan (EAC); Ukraine (UA); Singapore (PSB); China (CCC); Mexico; India (BIS) |
| Connectivity | Apple AirPrint™; Ethernet networking; USB; Wireless (Wi-Fi®) |
| Connectivity, standard | Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T), Wi-Fi (with optional Jetdirect accessory), supporting the following standards: TCP/IP, BootP/DHCP (IPv4 only), DHCPv6, TFTP (IPv4 only), SNMP (v1, v2c, v3), Apple Bonjour Compatible, WS Discovery, Embedded Web Server (HTTP, HTTPS), IPsec, SMTP (email), Raw IP printing (9100), LPD, IPP, WS print, NTLM v2, SMBv3, SSL/TLS, 802.1X authentication (LEAP, PEAP, EAP-TLS), DFS |
| Network ready | Standard |
| Security features | HP Wolf Pro Security, HP Secure Boot, Allowlisting, TPM, Role Based Access Control, LDAP and Kerberos authentication, SNMPv3, HTTPS, Secure-IPP, IPsec/Firewall, Certificates management, 802.1X, TLS 1.0/1.1/1.2/1.3, HP Web Jetadmin compatible, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager compatible, Secure Disk erase, self-encrypting storage, encrypted PIN printing, Syslog security logging |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 42 dB(A) (operating), 32 dB(A) (idle), |
| Non-Operating Humidity Range | 0 to 90% RH |
| Operating humidity range | 20 to 80% RH |
| Operating temperature range | 41 to 95ºF |
| Functions | Multifunction / All-in-One |
| Why to buy | Simplify every step—HP Click printing[2], 180 D/hr speeds[7], auto stacking[5], and end-to-end encryption—in the most compact, quiet large-format printer for any workplace[3]. |
| Headline | Cut unproductive tasks with auto print stacking[5] for up to 100 pages. Deliver the highest accuracy with Adobe PDF Print Engine[6]. Meet deadlines at up to 180 D/hr[7] with dual-roll options[8], and showcase versatility with HP Bright Office Inks. |
| Key selling point | Collaborate on the latest drawing. With HP Build Workspace[4] Version Control, enable QR?linked access to a single, validated version to sync physical drawings with the latest cloud update. |
| Image legal disclaimer | Product image may differ from actual product |
| Product logos | AirPrint; ENERGY STAR; EPEAT green; IPv6 Ready; PANTONE Digital Color; Windows 10 Compatible; Adobe PostScript 3; HP Wolf security logo |
| Taxonomy | Large Format Printers/ Plotters |
| Segment | Business |
| Non-printable area (cut-sheet) | 0.12 x 0.87 x 0.12 x 0.12 in |
| Non-printable area (roll media) | 0.12 x 0.12 x 0.12 x 0.12 in |
| Line accuracy | ±0.1%[2] |
| Model size | 914 mm |
| Printer drivers included | HP Click Driver for Windows 11, Raster, PostScript and PDF drivers for Windows, AirPrint for macOS |
| Print languages | Adobe PostScript 3, Adobe PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4 |
| Theoretical minimum line width | 0.0008 in (PDF addressable @ 1200 dpi) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.5 in |
| Media thickness | Up to 19.7 mil |
| Printer Applications | Architecture; Maps; Presentation graphics |
| Recommended media | C6810A HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (FSC® certified)[7] (recyclable)[8] 914 mm x 91.4 m (36 in x 300 ft); C6980A HP Coated Paper (PEFC™ certified)[7] (recyclable)[8] 914 mm x 91.4 m (36 in x 300 ft); L5C80A HP Universal Heavyweight Coated Paper, 3-in Core (FSC® certified)[7] (recyclable)[8] 914 mm x 91.4 m (36 in x 300 ft); D9R28A HP Everyday Matte Polypropylene, 3-in Core 914 mm x 61 m (36 in x 200 ft) |
| Roll size | Up to 36 in |
| Overview | Deliver design with the easiest printing experience[1], maximum productivity with speeds up to 180 D/hr[7] and auto stacking5],[ and world-class security—built for workgroups. |
| Company | HPI |
| Code name | Neptune+ |
| Product long name | HP DesignJet T1600 36-in PostScript Printer Plus Edition |
| Short product name | T1600 |
| Product classification flag | Standard HP Product |
| Media thickness maximum (metric) | Up to 0.5 mm |
| Media thickness maximum | 0.019 in |
| Media types | Bond and coated paper (bond, coated, heavyweight coated, super heavyweight plus matte, colored), technical paper (natural tracing, translucent bond, vellum), film (clear, matte, polyester), photographic paper (satin, gloss, semi-gloss, matte, high-gloss), backlit, self-adhesive (two-view cling, indoor paper, polypropylene, vinyl) |
| Tangible flag | Y |
| Ideal for | IT managers, AEC firms, and high-volume print environments—delivering speed, security, and simplicity for every large-format need. |
| Material Type for item | FERT |
Notes and footnotes
- [1] Based on a competitive comparison of the HP Click Driver and comparable competitive printer drivers that represent the majority of the market share as of 2026 according to IDC. The HP Click driver performs all steps in one: providing an interactive print preview, PDF error detection with warnings, and print settings all together, unlike competitors, which are not integrated. The comparison was performed by Sogeti in April 2026.
- [2] HP Click App is compatible with Windows and Mac. HP Click Driver is compatible with Windows 11 only. HP Click software is only compatible with Original HP ink supplies. Applicable to PDF, JPEG, TIFF, DWF, and HP-GL/2 files.
- [3] Based on comparable large-format inkjet printers under $12,000 (USD) as of April 2026. IDC figures show that Canon, Epson, and HP combine for 98% share of this printing category worldwide as of Q4, 2025. Most compact footprint calculated using all devices in "Operation mode" with an Open Basket and the arm of the Screen (front panel) spread out to enable user interaction. Most quiet according to internal HP testing of sound pressure level during operating mode (plain paper, line drawing, Normal mode) compared to published specification of competitive printers. Percentage calculations of noise based on lineal units vs. Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3200 published spec of 51dB(A) and Epson SureColor T5770D published spec of 49.6 dB(A).
- [1] Mechanical printing time. Printed in Fast mode with Economode on, using HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (bond) and Original HP inks.
- [4] HP Build Workspace, the first solution to offer cloud-based AI Vectorization to convert raster drawings into working CAD files, specifically designed for architects.
- [5] Based on all comparable large-format inkjet printers under $12,000 (USD) as of April 2026 and based on published product specifications, the HP DesignJet T1600 Plus Edition includes a fully integrated output stacking system as part of the device design. The output basket/bin offered for the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3200 is an optional accessory that is not integrated into the printer structure and requires the user to change the position of the stacker depending on the size of the printed materials. No stacking system or stacking accessory is available for the Epson SureColor SC-T5770DM.
- [2] ±0.1% of the specified vector length or ±0.2 mm (whichever greater) at 23ºC (73ºF), 50-60% relative humidity, on A0/E HP Matte Film in Best or Normal mode with Original HP inks
- [6] Requires purchase of the HP DesignJet T1600 Plus Edition Printer Series or optional HP DesignJet PostScript/PDF Upgrade Kit. Highest accuracy and finest details compared to printers without the embedded Adobe technology excluding RIP users, and based on internal HP testing with PDF files containing special fonts, PANTONE® colors, smooth shading, overprint, and transparencies that can only be reproduced using the Adobe PDF Print Engine. The Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) is Adobe’s high speed, high fidelity print platform. To learn more, visit https://www.adobe.com/products/pdfprintengine.html .
- [3] Applicable for dual-roll printers only.
- [7] Mechanical printing time. Printed in Fast mode with Economode on, using HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (bond) and Original HP inks.
- [4] From A4/A to A0/E, with up to 100 A1/D-size capacity.
- [8] Dual rolls included with HP DesignJet T1600dr Plus Edition Printer Series only.
- [5] Based on 4 GB RAM.
- [9] HP Wolf Pro Security includes various HP security features and is available on the HP DesignJet T850/XT950 plotter series, HP DesignJet Smart Tank T858/T908/T918 printers, HP DesignJet T1600 plotter series, HP DesignJet T2600 multifunction plotter series, HP DesignJet T1700 plotter series, HP DesignJet Z9? Pro printer, HP DesignJet Z6 Pro printer, HP DesignJet Z9? PostScript® printer series, HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript® printer series, HP DesignJet XL 3600 multifunction printer series, and HP PageWide XL & Pro printers. See product details for included features.
- [6] Single-roll printers come with one spindle, dual-roll printers come with two spindles.
- [7] BMG trademark license code FSC®-C115319, see http://www.fsc.org. HP trademark license code FSC®-C017543, see http://www.fsc.org. BMG trademark license code PEFC™/29-31-261, see http://www.pefc.org. HP trademark license code PEFC™/29-31-198, see http://www.pefc.org. Not all FSC®- or PEFC™-certified products are available in all regions.
- [8] Can be recycled through commonly available recycling programs.
