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SKU: T8W18P
HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript Printer with V-Trimmer Plus Edition
- 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 | 199896723923 |
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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 | -13 to 131ºF |
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| Internal Storage | 500 GB self-encrypting |
Software
| Software included | HP Click printing software, HP PrintOS Production Hub, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Partner Link, HP Security Manager (optional), HP SmartStream (optional) |
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| Print technology | HP Thermal Inkjet |
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| Acoustic power emissions (active, printing) | 6.3 B(A) (operating), 5.1 B(A) (idle), |
| Print quality color (best) | Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi |
| Print speed | Fast-Economode: 866 ft²/hr on plain media; Normal: 268 ft²/hr on coated media; Best: 104 ft²/hr on glossy media[1] |
| Printing path | HP Click App for Windows and Mac, HP Click Driver for Windows 11, Apple AirPrint and HP app for Android and iOS devices; Windows, Linux and macOS printer driver; printing support for Chrome OS, print from USB pen drive, HP SmartStream, email printing |
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Paper handling
| Media sizes standard (metric rolls) | 279 to 1118 mm |
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| Media sizes standard (sheets, rolls) | 11 to 44 in |
| Media sizes, custom | 210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm |
| Media sizes supported | Letter, Tabloid, C-size, D-size, E-size |
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) | 71 x 27.4 x 39.3 in |
| Color Stability | < 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes[7] |
| Finished output handling | Two automatic roll feeds, smart roll-switching, top sheet feed, media output bin, automatic horizontal cutter and vertical trimmer (cuts all HP Z-series printer-qualified media, including most canvas) |
| Media weight, recommended | 0.016 to 0.102 lb/ft² |
| Weight | 211 lb |
Package
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 76.8 x 30.2 x 28.3 in |
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| Package weight | 291 lb |
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 |
| 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[9], 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 62368-1 compliant); Khazakstan (EAC); Singapore (PSB); China (CCC); India (BIS) |
| 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 Wolf Pro Security, HP Secure Boot, Allowlisting, 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 Security Manager compatible, Secure Disk erase (DoD 5220.22-M), Secure File erase, self-encrypted storage, PIN printing |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 45 dB(A) (operating), 33 dB(A) (idle), |
| Operating humidity range | 20 to 80% RH |
| Operating temperature range | 41 to 104ºF |
| Functions | Print only |
| Country of origin | China(BCD) |
| Why to buy | From vivid, water-resistant prints[1] and smooth gradients to one-click trimming[2], 90% faster Productivity modes[4], and HP Wolf Pro Security—this printer series delivers outstanding quality, speed, and peace of mind in every print. |
| Headline | Achieve smooth gradients, fine detail, and high-contrast color with HP Pixel Control and high-definition printheads—no light inks needed. HP Vivid Photo Inks deliver water- and fade-resistant prints, indoors and out.[1] |
| Key selling point | With a single click, trim prints to their final width and reduce post?processing time using the integrated vertical trimmer.[2] |
| 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 11 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], or on all media with V-Trimmer[4]) |
| Maximum optical density (black) | 4 L* min/2.5 D[7] |
| Line accuracy | ±0.1%[5] |
| Guaranteed minimum line width | 0.0031 in (ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E))[6] |
| Printer drivers included | HP Click Driver for Windows 11, Raster and PostScript3 driver for macOS and Windows, PDF driver for Windows 11 |
| 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] |
| Overview | The HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript Printer series delivers high-definition color and detail, a streamlined workflow, and industry-leading security—more quality with fewer inks, faster than ever. |
| Photo (product photo, jpg, 70x100) | Printing and Digital Imaging/c7791e_70x100.jpg |
| Company | HPI |
| Code name | Jaguar+ |
| Product long name | HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript Printer with V-Trimmer Plus Edition |
| Short product name | Z6 |
| Product classification flag | Standard HP Product |
| Media thickness maximum (metric) | Up to 0.8 mm |
| Media thickness maximum | Up to 0.03 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
- [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 https://hp.globalbmg.com/en/printpermanence .
- [2] Vertical trimmer and dual rolls included with the HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript® Printer with vertical trimmer only.
- [3] HP Click App is compatible with Windows and Mac. HP Click Driver is compatible with Windows 11 only. HP Click Print solutions are only compatible with Original HP Ink supplies. Applicable to PDF, JPEG, TIFF, DWF, and HP-GL/2 files.
- [1] Maximum rate of output for color image 100% color coverage. Printed on maximum roll size, with Original HP Vivid Photo Inks.
- [4] Up to 90% printing time reduction based on internal HP testing conducted in March 2026 using the HP DesignJet Z6 44?inch printer. Testing was performed on coated paper at “Best” print quality and compared Standard print mode versus Productivity print modes (Plain for Production and Coated for Production) on the same printer. Results reflect performance improvements enabled by print mode optimization. Actual performance may vary depending on printer configuration, media type, print quality, and job characteristics.
- [5] HP Security Manager must be purchased separately. To learn more, please visit https://www.hp.com/go/securitymanager .
- [2] Mechanical printing time with Original HP Vivid Photo Inks. Measured on a 44-in printer.
- [3] Borderless printing available on photo gloss, photo satin, polypropylene, and backlit roll media.
- [4] Except self-adhesive vinyls and non-cuttable medias.
- [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.
- [7] With HP Premium Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper with HP Vivid Photo Inks.
- [8] Based on 4 GB RAM.
- [9] Not included in the box for 24-in models.
- [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. See http://www.HPLFMedia.com/hp/ecosolutions for details.
