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HP DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript Printer Plus Edition
- Print technology
- Ink
- Memory
- 128 GB (virtual)[9]
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Key features
- Adobe PostScript
- Hard disk
- Automatic horizontal cutter
- Vertical cutter
- Stand
- USB
Technical specifications
Product
| UPC number | (ABG) 199896723954; (ACJ) 199896723961; (B19) 199896723978; (B1K) 199896723985; (BCD) 193015737174 |
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| Product type | Professional Photo-quality Printers |
| Subcategory | Large format |
| UNSPSC code | 45101511 |
Memory
| Memory | 128 GB (virtual)[9] |
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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 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) | 6.0-6.3 B(A) (operating), 5.1 B(A) (idle), |
| Print quality color (best) | Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi |
| Print speed | Fast-Economode: 55.7 m²/hr on plain media; Normal: 17.9 m²/hr on coated media; Best: 3.5 m²/hr on glossy media |
| 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 610 mm |
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| Media sizes standard (sheets, rolls) | 11 to 24 in |
| Media sizes, custom | 210 x 279 to 610 x 1676 mm |
| Media sizes supported | Letter, Tabloid, C-size, D-size |
Physical
| Color ink technology | Pigment |
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| Print Cartridge/Bottle, Color(s) | Cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red, chromatic green, chromatic blue, gray |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 50.9 x 27.4 x 39.3 in |
| Color accuracy | Median < 1.6 dE2000, 95% of colors < 2.8 dE2000[7] |
| Color Stability | < 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes[8] |
| Finished output handling | Roll feed, rear sheet feed, media output bin, automatic horizontal cutter |
| Media weight, recommended | 0.016 to 0.102 lb/ft² |
| Weight | 159 lb |
Package
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 56.7 x 30.2 x 28.3 in |
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| Package weight | 225 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[8] |
Warranty and service
| Manufacturer Warranty | One-year limited hardware warranty |
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| Supported Primary Applications | Digital fine art; Exhibition and event graphics; Graphics design; Photos; Point of sale/display; Posters |
Other
| What's in the box | HP DesignJet Z9+ PostScript Printer, printheads, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand and media bin, spindle, 3-in core adapter[10], 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, CB, G); 6 pl single-drop weight (Y, CR, MK, CG) |
| Ink types | Pigment-based |
| Number of cartridges | 9 |
| Print Cartridges/Bottle, Number | 9 (cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red, chromatic green, chromatic blue, gray), optional gloss enhancer |
| Print cartridge/bottle volume | HP 746 Ink Cartridge: cyan, magenta, chromatic red, yellow, matte black, photo black (300 ml); HP 747 Ink Cartridge: chromatic green, chromatic blue, gray (300 ml) |
| Print head nozzles | 2112 per color; 21,120 in total |
| Print heads | 5 universal printheads (valid for all colors) |
| 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 (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, self-encrypted storage, PIN printing |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 42-45 dB(A) (operating), 33 dB(A) (idle), |
| Operating humidity range | 20 to 80% RH |
| Operating temperature range | 41 to 104ºF |
| Country of origin | China(BCD) |
| Why to buy | From vivid, consistent photo prints and smooth gradients to one-click trimming,[3] 90% faster Productivity modes,[4] and HP Wolf Pro Security,[7] this printer delivers amazing quality, speed, and simplicity in every print. |
| Headline | Impress the most demanding customers. HP Pixel Control, RGB Vivid Photo Inks, and a built-in spectrophotometer[1] ensure smooth gradients, vivid color, and outstanding consistency, no light inks required. |
| Key selling point | With a single click, trim prints to their final width and reduce post?processing time using the 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; i1 Color Technology; 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[8] |
| Functions | |
| 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 |
| Recommended media | HP Universal Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper (FSC® certified)[11] (Recyclable)[12]; HP Artist Matte Canvas; HP Heavyweight Coated Paper (FSC® certified)[11] (Recyclable)[12]; HP Everyday Matte Polypropylene (Recyclable)[12]; HP Premium Matte Photo Paper (FSC® certified)[11] (Recyclable)[12] |
| Roll size | Up to 24 in |
| Overview | The HP DesignJet Z9+ PostScript Printer delivers professional photo quality, a streamlined workflow, and simple, secure printing—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 Z9+ 24-in PostScript Printer Plus Edition |
| Short product name | Z9+ |
| Product description | HP DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript Printer |
| Product classification flag | Standard HP Product |
| Media thickness maximum (metric) | Up to 0.8 mm |
| Media thickness maximum | 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
- [1] Embedded in the HP DesignJet Z9+ 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.
- [2] Based on internal HP testing, comparing to HP DesignJet Z9+ series printers without gloss enhancer. HP Gloss Enhancer can be used on photo paper, with the exception of matte-finish papers. Not included, sold separately.
- [3] Vertical trimmer and dual rolls included with the HP DesignJet Z9+dr 44-in PostScript® printer with vertical 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] Up to 90% printing time reduction based on internal HP testing conducted in March 2026 using the HP DesignJet Z9+ 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 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.
- [2] Mechanical printing time with Original HP Vivid Photo Inks. Measured on a 44-in printer.
- [6] For a list of HP certified RIPs, visit: http:/www8.hp.com/us/en/large-format-printers/designjet-printers/zseries-rips.html .
- [3] Borderless printing available on photo gloss, photo satin, polypropylene, and backlit roll media.
- [7] 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+ 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.
- [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] ICC absolute colorimetric accuracy on HP Premium Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper with HP Vivid Photo Inks.
- [8] With HP Premium Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper with HP Vivid Photo Inks.
- [9] Based on 4 GB RAM.
- [10] Not included in the box for 24-in models.
- [11] 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.
- [12] 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.
