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SKU: 7QR88G
HP DesignJet XL 3800 36-in Multifunction Plotter Printer
- Print technology
- Ink
- Memory
- 128 GB (file processing)[6]
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Key features
- Touchscreen
- Automatic document feeder
- Front USB flash drive port
- Scan to PDF
- Front-loading roll feed
- Hard disk
- Automatic horizontal cutter
- Stand
- USB
Technical specifications
Product
| UPC number | (460) 198701770718; (B19) 199642142343; (BCB) 196786770258 |
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| Product type | Production Printers |
| Subcategory | Large format |
| UNSPSC code | 43212110 |
Memory
| Memory | 128 GB (file processing)[6] |
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Storage
| Storage temperature range | -13 to 131°F |
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| Internal Storage | 500 GB removable HDD (AES-256 encrypted, FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified) |
Display
| Product display name | HP DesignJet XL 3800 Large Format 36-in Multifunction Printer with Monochrome and Color, 360 A1 Pages/Hour, Robustness |
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Software
| Software included | HP Click for Windows and macOS, HP app for Windows, macOS, and mobile, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Security Manager, HP Easy Start, HP Print Scan Doctor, Mobile inOS printing, MPS, HP Command Center, HP Click Driver for Windows 11 |
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| Print technology | HP Thermal Inkjet |
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| Acoustic power emissions (active, printing) | 6.8 B(A) (normal print), |
| Print quality color (best) | Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi |
| Print speed | 360 A1/hr; 10 sec/A1; 6 A1/min[2] |
| Printing path | Direct printing from USB flash drive, print from network shared folder, FTP printing, HP driver for Windows, HP Print Service for Android, Apple AirPrint driver for macOS and iOS, HP Print for Chrome OS, HP Click App, HP app for iOS and Android, HP Click Driver for Windows 11, WI-FI (Jetdirect accessory) |
Copy and scan
| Copy reduce / enlarge settings | 25 to 400%, at 1% increment |
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| Copyright notice | © Copyright 2026 HP Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. |
| Scan resolution, optical | Up to 600 dpi |
| Linear scan speed | Scan: Up to 7.62 cm/sec (color, 200 dpi), up to 25.4 cm/sec (grayscale, 200 dpi); Copy: Up to 15.24 cm/sec (color, 200 dpi), up to 25.4 cm/sec (grayscale, 200 dpi) |
| Maximum scan length | 164 ft (PDF), 52 ft (TIFF), 26 ft (JPEG)[4] |
| Scan file format | JPEG, TIFF, multipage PDF |
| Scan input modes | USB, shared network folder, email |
| Scanner maximum media thickness | Up to 0.03 in |
| Scan size, minimum | 8.2 x 11.6 in |
| Scanner type | Sheetfed, CIS (Contact Image Sensor) |
Paper handling
| Media size maximum (mm) | 914 |
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| Media size maximum (in) | 36 |
| Media sizes standard (metric rolls) | 279 to 914-mm width, up to 200-m length, 3-in core |
| Media sizes standard (sheets, rolls) | 11 to 36-in width, up to 656-ft length, 3-in core |
Physical
| Color ink technology | Pigment |
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| Print Cartridge/Bottle, Color(s) | Cyan, magenta, yellow, black |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 1603 x 614 x 1225 mm |
| Color or black | Color |
| Roll maximum weight | 33 lb |
| Finished output handling | Spindle-less drawers, automatic front-loading roll feed, integrated output stacker[5], automatic horizontal cutter; Scanner: straight-through scan paper path for sheet and cardboard originals |
| Media weight, recommended | 60 to 328 g/m² |
| Weight | 401 lb |
Package
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 1705 x 766 x 1265 mm |
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| Package weight | 507 lb |
Sustainability
| Energy star certified | Yes |
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| Environmental certification | ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, UL ECOLOGO® certified inks, CE marking (including WEEE, RoHS, REACH, ErP). In compliance with applicable WW RoHS materials restriction requirements. |
| Sustainability Impact | ENERGY STAR®; EPEAT®; UL Ecologo |
| Energy Usage CO2e (kg) | 1052 |
| End of Life CO2e (kg) | 70 |
| Post consumer recycled plastic in hardware by weight of plastic | 33% |
| Production CO2e (kg) | 1068 |
| Total CO2e (kg) | 2268 |
| Transportation CO2e (kg) | 78 |
Warranty and service
| Supported Primary Applications | Line drawings; Maps; Orthophotos; Presentations; Renderings |
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| Playbook BTF e-tail Supporting (medium) | Produce excellent CAD lines and graphics applications in monochrome and color with one large-format device. |
Other
| What's in the box | HP DesignJet XL 3800 Multifunction Printer, printhead (x6), introductory ink cartridges (x4), scanner calibration sheet, documentation, power cords, maintenance cartridge, stacker, basket (at rear), control panel, monitor arm |
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| Power | Input voltage (auto ranging) 100-240 V (±10%), 50/60 Hz (±3 Hz), 3 A |
| Registration required | No |
| Cartridge volume | Greater than 300 ml |
| Ink drop | 6.5 pl (C, M, Y); 13.5 (K) |
| Ink types | Pigment-based (C, M, Y, K) |
| Number of cartridges | 4 |
| Print Cartridges/Bottle, Number | 4 (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) |
| Print cartridge/bottle volume | 500 ml |
| Print heads | 6 (2x KM, 2x CY, 2x MK) |
| Primary applications | Office documents and presentations; Engineering and construction documents; Maps |
| Sub brand | DesignJet XL |
| 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 and EN 62368-1 compliant); Russia, Belarus, Khazakstan (EAC); Ukraine (UA); Singapore (PSB); China (CCC); Argentina (IRAM); Mexico (NYCE); India (BIS) |
| Orderable supplies | HP Original Ink: HP 768 cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow), and HP 769 printhead |
| Connectivity | Apple AirPrint™; Ethernet networking; USB |
| Connectivity, standard | Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T), supporting the following standards: TCP/IP, DHCP/AutoIP (IPv4, IPv6), DHCPv6, SNMP (v1, v2c, v3), Apple Bonjour Compatible, WS Discovery, Embedded Web Server (HTTPS), IPsec, Raw IP printing (9100), LPD, IPP, WS print, NTLM, SMB (v1/CIFS, v2, v3), SSL/TLS, 802.1X authentication (LEAP, PEAP, EAP-TLS), DFS. No Wi-Fi module or capability. |
| Network ready | Standard |
| Security features | HP SureStart, Secure Boot, Whitelisting, HP Runtime Intrusion Detection, HP Connection Inspector, 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, HP Web Jetadmin compatible, HP Security Manager compatible, Secure Disk erase (DoD 5220.22-M), Secure File erase, Self-encrypted HDD (FIPS 140-2), Encrypted PIN printing, Syslog security logging, Removable HDD |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 50 dB(A) (normal print), |
| Non-Operating Humidity Range | 0 to 95% RH |
| Operating humidity range | 20 to 80% RH |
| Operating temperature range | 41 to 95°F |
| Functions | Multifunction / All-in-One |
| Country of origin | Made in Singapore |
| Why to buy | Simplify your experience and boost team productivity. This efficient solution is the fastest printer in its class.[1] It delivers easy, optimized workflows. And, as the world's most secure large-format printer[6], it brings peace of mind. |
| Headline | Defend your network and data with the world’s most secure large-format printer[6], including HP Wolf Enterprise. Monitor the status of your printer through the centralized Command Center. |
| Key selling point | Produce excellent CAD lines and graphics applications in monochrome and color with one large-format device with HP Flex Tech Inks. |
| Image legal disclaimer | Product image may differ from actual product |
| Product logos | Adobe PDF Print Engine 4; Adobe PostScript 3; AirPrint; CE marking; ENERGY STAR; EPEAT; Mopria; Windows 11 Compatible |
| Taxonomy | Large Format Printers/ Plotters |
| Segment | Business |
| First page out | 20 sec[1] |
| Line accuracy | ±0.1%[3] |
| Model size | 914 mm |
| Printer drivers included | PDF, raster, and HP-GL/2 drivers for Windows, AirPrint for macOS, HP Click Driver for Windows 11 |
| Print languages | Adobe PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4 |
| Theoretical minimum line width | 0.0008 in (PDF addressable) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 7 in |
| Media thickness | Up to 19.7 mil |
| Printer Applications | Presentation graphics; Architecture; Maps; Photographs |
| Recommended media | HP 20-lb Bond with ColorPRO Technology, 3-in Core (recyclable)[9]; HP Universal Bond Paper, 3-in Core (ColorPRO Technology) (FSC® certified)[10] (recyclable)[9]; HP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 3-in Core (ColorPRO technology) (FSC® certified)[10] (recyclable)[9]; HP Universal Coated Paper, 3-in Core(FSC® certified)[10] (recyclable)[9]; HP Everyday Matte Polypropylene, 3-in Core (recyclable)[9] |
| Roll external diameter | 180 mm |
| Roll maximum input | 1+1 (2 drawers) |
| Roll size | Up to 36 in |
| Product Disclaimer | Certain HP printers are intended to work only with cartridges that have a new or reused HP chip or electronic circuitry. These printers use dynamic security measures to block cartridges using a non-HP chip or electronic circuitry. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures and block cartridges that previously worked. Reused HP chips and electronic circuitry enable the use of reused, remanufactured, and refilled cartridges. |
| Dynamic security | Dynamic security enabled printer |
| Overview | Empower teams with an efficient printing experience. The HP DesignJet XL 3800 Printer is the fastest in its class at 6 D color pages per minute.[1] Workflows are optimized, and you can rest easy with the world's most secure large-format printer.[6] |
| Company | HPI |
| Code name | Jupiter |
| Product long name | HP DesignJet XL 3800 36-in Multifunction Printer |
| Short product name | 3800 |
| Product classification flag | Standard HP Product |
| Media thickness maximum (metric) | Up to 0.5 mm |
| Media types | Bond and coated paper, technical paper, film, photographic paper, backlit, self-adhesive, banner and sign materials |
| Technical features | 6D per minute;20 sec first page out;High image quality;Compact design;1-click scan/copy;100 pages stacker;HP Smartstream;HP Wolf Enterprise security;HP Command Center |
| Tangible flag | N |
| Ideal for | Enterprise departments that need a reliable, high-uptime device that drives team productivity with fast speeds; simple, optimized workflows; and secure printing. |
| Playbook e-tail Gallery header | Save space with printer that’s 20% more compact[3] |
| Playbook BTF e-tail Header | Free up space with a more compact printer[3] |
| 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]Based on comparison of published speed specifications, commissioned by HP and performed by Sogeti in February 2023. HP DesignJet XL 3800 top speed of 6 D color pages per minute compared to top speed specifications of mono and color printers from different manufacturers comparable in terms of price range, speed, and market relevance, based on their worldwide market share as of February 2023 according to IDC. Further details available upon request.
- [2]When the printer is idle and ready, performing a reprint in Fast print mode on plain paper from history in job queue after 35 seconds from the last plot and less than 3 hours.
- [3]Based on comparison of operational footprint, commissioned by HP and performed by Sogeti in February 2023. HP DesignJet XL 3800 operational footprint compared to operational footprint of reference competitor in TDP low volume market segment. Further details available upon request.
- [1] Printer in Ready state, printing from driver and Adobe Reader on a PC with 2.6 GHz Core i7, 16 GB RAM.
- [4]The ink cartridge outer carton is 100% recyclable through local cardboard/paper programs. Inner materials including the ink bag are 55% recyclable and can be returned free of charge to the HP Planet Partners program for reprocessing of plastic parts. For take-back of ink bag/printhead/prints, visit https://www.hp.com/recycle to see how to participate and for HP Planet Partners program availability; program may not be available in your jurisdiction.
- [5]Percentage of recycled plastic is calculated by plastic total weight.
- [2] Mechanical printing time. Reprint from the printer queue. Printed in Fast mode, using HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (bond) and Original HP inks.
- [6]Based on comparison of published security specifications, commissioned by HP and performed by Sogeti in February 2023. Comparison of HP DesignJet XL 3800 security features and competitors from different manufacturers that represent the majority of TDP low volume market share worldwide as of February 2023. Further details available upon request.
- [3] ±0.1% of the specified vector length or ±0.2 mm (whichever greater) at 23°C (73ºF), 50-60% relative humidity, on A0/E HP Matte Film in Best or Normal mode with Original HP inks.
- [4] Scanned at 200 dpi.
- [5] From A4/A to A0/E, with up to 100 A1/D-size capacity.
- [6] Based on 8 GB RAM.
- [7] Excluding Type 2 DFE (Digital Front End) as defined in Energy Star® Product Specification for Imaging Equipment version 3.1.
- [8] Total power measured in sleep mode including the Digital Front End contained on the product.
- [9] Can be recycled through commonly available recycling programs.
- [10] 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.
