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HP DesignJet Z9+ 44-in PostScript Printer
- 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 | (ABA) 194441079951; (B1K) 193905205851 |
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| Product type | Professional Photo-quality Printers |
| Subcategory | Large format |
| UNSPSC code | 43212104 |
Memory
| Memory | 128 GB (virtual)[9] |
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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: 71.4 m²/hr on plain media; Normal: 17.2 m²/hr on coated media; Best: 4.5 m²/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) | 210 to 1118-mm wide sheets; 279 to 1118-mm rolls |
| 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, chromatic green, chromatic blue, gray |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 1802 x 695 x 998 mm |
| Color accuracy | Median < 1.6 dE2000, 95% of colors < 2.8 dE2000[7] |
| Color Stability | < 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes[8] |
| 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 | 94 kg |
Package
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 1950 x 766 x 718 mm |
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| Package weight | 130 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 |
| 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, 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 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;2QX55A HP Gloss Enhancer Upgrade Kit |
| 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(B1K) |
| Why to buy | More quality with fewer inks for professional photo-quality prints delivered fast, and with a simple workflow that fits the way you work. |
| Headline | Produce professional photo-quality prints with smooth transitions using HP Pixel Control—no need for light inks with new high-definition HP printheads. Achieve expanded gamut with RGB HP Vivid Photo Inks. Upgrade to get superior gloss uniformity.[2] |
| Key selling point | Impress the most demanding customers with smooth transitions and sharp details thanks to HP Pixel Control. |
| 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 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[8] |
| 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 |
| 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 maximum input | 1 |
| 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 | Deliver photo-quality prints 2.5 times faster[4] without losing quality. Cut post-processing time up to 20% with the first printer to include an integrated vertical trimmer.[3] Simplify your workflow with new tools in the HP Applications Center.[5] |
| Photo (product photo, jpg, 70x100) | Printing and Digital Imaging/c7791e_70x100.jpg |
| Company | HPI |
| Code name | Jaguar 9 |
| Product long name | HP DesignJet Z9+ 44-in PostScript Printer |
| Short product name | Z9+ |
| Contractual flag | GSB |
| Product classification flag | Standard HP Product |
| Media thickness maximum (metric) | Up to 0.8 mm |
| 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 series 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. Optional upgrade available second half 2018.
- [3] Vertical trimmer and dual rolls included with the HP DesignJet Z9+dr 44-in PostScript® Printer with V-Trimmer only. Up to 20% reduction in post-processing labor time based on internal HP testing compared to HP DesignJet Z9+dr series printers without built-in vertical trimmer.
- [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 2.5 times faster printing compared to the HP DesignJet Z3200 Photo Printer series. May vary depending on print mode and media type.
- [5] Requires an HP Applications Center account, Internet connection, and connected Internet-capable device. For more information, see http://www.hpapplicationscenter.com
- [2] Mechanical printing time with Original HP Vivid Photo Inks.
- [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] Once image is selected, one-click printing when printing the entire file without any modifications to the print settings. Applicable to PDF, JPEG, TIFF, and HP-GL/2 files.
- [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.
- [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.
