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SKU: T8W16B
HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript Printer
- Print technology
- Ink
- Memory
- 128 GB (virtual)[8]
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Key features
- Hard disk
- Automatic horizontal cutter
- Vertical cutter
- Stand
- USB
Technical specifications
Product
| UPC number | 198701770725 |
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| Product type | High-impact Graphics Printers |
| Subcategory | Large format |
| UNSPSC code | 43212104 |
Memory
| Memory | 128 GB (virtual)[8] |
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Storage
| Storage temperature range | -25 to 55ºC |
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| Internal Storage | 500 GB self-encrypting |
Software
| Software included | HP Click printing software, HP PrintOS, HP Web Jetadmin, HP DesignJet Utility including HP Color Center, HP Partner Link, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager (optional), HP SmartStream (optional) |
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| Print technology | HP Thermal Inkjet |
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| Mobile printing capability | Direct print from mobile apps on iOS, Android and Chrome OS; email printing with HP ePrint and HP Smart app for iOS and Android. |
| Acoustic power emissions (active, printing) | 6.0 B(A) (operating), 5.1 B(A) (idle), |
| Print quality color (best) | Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi |
| Print speed | Fast: 866 ft²/hr on plain media; Normal: 202 ft²/hr on coated media; Best: 104 ft²/hr on glossy media[1] |
| Printing path | Apple AirPrint, direct printing from USB flash drive, email printing, HP Click, HP driver for macOS, HP driver for Windows, HP driver for Linux, printing support for Chrome OS, HP Print Service Plugin for Android, HP Smart app for iOS and Android, HP SmartStream |
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Paper handling
| Media size maximum (mm) | 1118 |
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| Media size maximum (in) | 44 |
| Media sizes standard (metric rolls) | 279 to 1118-mm |
| Media sizes standard (sheets, rolls) | 11 to 44-in |
| Media sizes, custom | 210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm |
| Media sizes supported | A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 |
Physical
| Color ink technology | Pigment |
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| Print Cartridge/Bottle, Color(s) | Cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 1802 x 695 x 998 mm |
| Color Stability | < 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes[7] |
| Roll maximum weight | 29.8 lb |
| Finished output handling | Roll feed, rear sheet feed, media output bin, automatic horizontal cutter |
| Media weight, recommended | 80 to 500 g/m² |
| Weight | 86 kg |
Package
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 1950 x 766 x 718 mm |
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| Package weight | 123 kg |
Sustainability
| Energy star certified | Yes |
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| Environmental certification | ENERGY STAR; ErP; WEEE; RoHS (EU, China, Korea, India); REACH; EPEAT |
| Sustainability Impact | ENERGY STAR®; EPEAT® |
| Sustainability specifications | 30% post-consumer recycled plastic; Free, convenient HP ink cartridge and printhead recycling with HP Planet Partners; Highest WIR Print Permanence Ratings in the Industry; ENERGY STAR® certified; EPEAT® registered |
| Energy Usage CO2e (kg) | 432 |
| End of Life CO2e (kg) | 1 |
| Production CO2e (kg) | 755 |
| Total CO2e (kg) | 1240 |
| Transportation CO2e (kg) | 52 |
| Print repeatability | Average < 0.5 dE2000, 95% of colors < 1.4 dE2000[7] |
Warranty and service
| Manufacturer Warranty | One-year limited hardware warranty |
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| Supported Primary Applications | Banners; Exhibition and event graphics; Light boxes - film; Maps; Orthophotos; Point of sale/display; Posters |
Other
| What's in the box | HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript Printer, printheads, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand and media bin, spindle, 3-in core adapter, quick reference guide, setup poster, power cord |
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| Power | Input voltage (auto ranging): 100-240 V (±10%), 50/60 Hz (±3 Hz), 2 A max |
| Registration required | No |
| Cartridge volume | 300 ml |
| Ink drop | 7/3 pl dual-drop weight (M, C, PK); 6 pl single-drop weight (Y, CR, MK) |
| Ink types | Pigment-based |
| Number of cartridges | 6 |
| Print Cartridges/Bottle, Number | 6 (cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red) |
| Print cartridge/bottle volume | HP 746 Ink Cartridge: cyan, magenta, chromatic red, yellow, matte black, photo black (300 ml) |
| Print head nozzles | 2112 per color; 12,672 in total |
| Print heads | 3 universal printheads (valid for all colors) |
| Primary applications | Advertising posters, roll-ups, and banners; Design and illustrations; Maps; 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 (KCC), South Africa (SABS) |
| Safety | USA and Canada (CSA certified); EU (LVD and EN 60950-1 compliant); Russia, Belarus, Khazakstan (EAC); Singapore (PSB); China (CCC); Argentina (IRAM); India (BIS) |
| Accessories | CN538A HP DesignJet 3-in Core Adapter;G6H51B HP HD Pro 42-in Scanner;G6H50B HP SD Pro 44-in Scanner;N7P47AA HP USB 3.0 to Gigabit LAN Adapter;Q6709A HP DesignJet 44-in Spindle;1QF38A HP DesignJet 44-in Take-up Reel |
| Connectivity, standard | Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T) (802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab); Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified interface for direct printing from USB flash drive |
| Network ready | Standard |
| Security features | HP Secure Boot, Whitelisting, Role Based Access Control, SNMPv3, HTTPS, Secure-IPP, IPsec/Firewall, Certificates management, 802.1X, TLS 1.0/1.1/1.2, HP Web Jetadmin compatible, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager compatible, Secure Disk erase (DoD 5220.22-M), Secure File erase, self-encrypted HDD, PIN printing |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 42 dB(A) (operating), 33 dB(A) (idle), |
| Operating humidity range | 20 to 80% RH |
| Operating temperature range | 5 to 40ºC |
| Country of origin | Malaysia(460); Singapore(460) |
| Why to buy | More quality with fewer inks for high-definition output. Designed to handle even the most complex files, and with built-in security to help you protect your work and your information. |
| Headline | Produce prints with clear details and high-contrast color with high-definition HP printheads—no need for light inks with dual drop technology. Get smooth gradients with HP Pixel Control. HP Vivid Photo Inks provide water-/fade-resistant prints.[1] |
| Key selling point | Cut maps to different sizes in fewer steps with the first printer including an integrated vertical trimmer.[3] |
| Image legal disclaimer | Product image may differ from actual product |
| Product logos | Adobe PDF Print Engine; Adobe PostScript 3; ENERGY STAR; EPEAT green; HP Pixel Control; IPv6 Ready; Mac; Windows 10 Compatible |
| Monthly printed pages | Very frequently |
| Taxonomy | Large Format Printers/ Plotters |
| Segment | Business |
| Non-printable area (cut-sheet) | 0.2 x 0.67 x 0.2 x 0.2 in |
| Non-printable area (roll media) | 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 in (borderless on selected media[3]) |
| Maximum optical density (black) | 4 L* min/2.5 D[7] |
| Functions | |
| Line accuracy | ±0.1%[5] |
| Model size | 1118 mm |
| Guaranteed minimum line width | 0.0031 in (ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E))[6] |
| Printer drivers included | Raster and PostScript drivers for Windows and macOS; PDF driver for Windows 8 and above |
| Print languages | Adobe PostScript 3, Adobe PDF 1.7, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL |
| Theoretical minimum line width | 0.0008 in (PDF addressable @ 1200 dpi) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.3 in |
| Media thickness | Up to 31.5 mil |
| Printer Applications | Photographs; Fine art reproduction |
| Recommended media | HP Universal Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper (FSC® certified)[10] (Recyclable)[11]; HP Artist Matte Canvas; HP Heavyweight Coated Paper (FSC® certified)[10] (Recyclable)[11]; HP Everyday Matte Polypropylene (Recyclable)[11]; HP Premium Matte Photo Paper (FSC® certified)[10] (Recyclable)[11] |
| Roll size | Up to 44 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 | Read details more clearly and see high-contrast color with new high-definition HP printheads. HP Pixel Control enables smooth gradients, and the integrated vertical trimmer streamlines finishing.[3] Handle complex files and secure your printers/data. |
| Photo (product photo, jpg, 70x100) | Printing and Digital Imaging/c7791e_70x100.jpg |
| Company | HPI |
| Code name | Jaguar 6 |
| Product long name | HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript Printer |
| Short product name | Z6 PostScript |
| Product classification flag | Standard HP Product |
| Media thickness maximum (metric) | Up to 0.8 mm |
| Media thickness maximum | Up to 0.031 in |
| Media types | Photographic, fine art printing material, self-adhesive, banner and sign, bond and coated, backlit |
| 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] Performance may vary based on writing system differences. Print permanence estimates by HP Image Permanence Lab based on the same formulation of HP Vivid Photo Inks used with the HP DesignJet Z6200 Photo Production Printer, using 6 inks. Water resistance performance varies based on printer and print profile. Water resistance testing by HP Image Permanence Lab on a range of HP media and follows ISO 18935 method. Display permanence rating for interior displays/away from direct sunlight by HP Image Permanence Lab on a range of HP media. For more information, see http://www.HPLFMedia.com/printpermanence
- [2] The Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) is Adobe’s high speed, high fidelity print platform. Version 4 extends APPE’s leading edge for print reproduction with new performance efficiencies and breakthrough rendering features. APPE 4 enables printers to increase workflow efficiency and capitalize on the profit potential of innovations in inkjet print technology. To learn more, visit https://www.adobe.com/products/pdfprintengine.html
- [3] Vertical trimmer and dual rolls included with the HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript® Printer with V-Trimmer only.
- [1] Maximum rate of output for color image 100% color coverage. Printed on maximum roll size, with Original HP Vivid Photo Inks.
- [4] Based on internal HP testing. Up to 20% faster printing compared to the HP DesignJet Z2600 PostScript® Printer and HP DesignJet Z5600 PostScript® Printer. May vary depending on print mode and media type.
- [5] Card reader functionality enabled through optional third-party solutions.
- [2] Mechanical printing time with Original HP Vivid Photo Inks.
- [3] Borderless printing available on photo gloss, photo satin, polypropylene, and backlit roll media.
- [5] ±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 HP Vivid Photo Inks.
- [6] Measured on HP Matte Film.
- [8] Based on 4 GB RAM.
- [10] 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.
- [11] 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.
