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Top 3 HP Graphics and Poster Printers
Michelle Wilson
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June 19, 2019
Posters are classic advertising media perfect for announcing events, shows, and new projects at a business, a local coffee shop, or on a college campus bulletin board. Besides advertisements, they’re also a popular medium to showcase art. If you’re in advertising or another graphics-heavy industry, it’s important that you find the right device to take your ideas from concept to reality.
Below, we’ll dive into what kind of HP poster printer you need to print out art, graphics, and anything else you could possibly dream up.
First, we’ll take a look at types of posters printers and paper sizes so you’ll have all the information you need to shop for the best poster printer for your needs. Then we’ll lay out some of the best HP printers for graphics and posters.
What types of printers are needed for poster printing?
In order to print poster-size graphics, you’re going to need to a large-format printer with high color resolution capabilities. For example, HP’s DesignJet fleet are devices capable of providing users with exceptional performance and beautiful results whether you’re printing banners, posters, POP signs, presentations, photos, or on canvas.
While it is possible to print out posters with your run-of-the-mill printer by printing out your poster or graphic piece by piece, this method creates the issue of overlap and multiple finishing steps.
For example, when all of the pieces of your poster are printed out, you’ll have to trim the edges and place the pieces of each print perfectly side by side. In addition, if any piece of your poster is glued together slightly off-center, the seams of your poster will be obvious - which is not exactly the impact you want.
For professional poster printing results, you can count on every time, a large-format printer will be your best bet.
What characteristics of a printer allow it to print quality posters?
To find the best graphic design printer you’ll want to make sure it can handle standard poster sizes - otherwise known as US press sheet sizes [1]. Here a few common sizes:
Small poster size 11 x 17 inches
- Seen on flyers, street lights, bulletin boards
- Used as advertisements in businesses
Medium poster size 18 x 24 inches
- Used as small advertisements at doctor offices, construction walkways, and bulletin boards
Large poster size 24 x 36 inches
- The most common standard size for posters
- Used for events, trade shows, advertisements, and small movie posters
Movie poster sizes
- One sheet: This size is typically 27 x 40 inches and is commonly used in movie theaters to advertise films
- Bus stop or subway poster: Usually 40 x 60 inches in size.
Other types of standard printing sizes include international sizes:
- A0: 33.1 x 46.8 inches
- A1: 23.4 x 33.1 inches
- A2: 16.5 x 23.4 inches
- A3: 11.7 x 16.5 inches
- A4: 8.3 x 11.7 inches
- A5: 5.8 x 8.3 inches
- A6: 4.1 5.8 inches
- A7: 2.9 x 4.1 inches
- A8: 2.0 x 2.9 inches
- A9: 1.5 x 2.0 inches
- A10: 1.0 x 1.5 inches
For the best all-around printing experience, you’ll want a high-quality printer that has built-in standard size capabilities as well as the ability to customize sizes. HP has a range of graphic design printers that check all the boxes of a superior device: rich resolution, large-format sizes, and beautifully-blended, striking hues.
Top 3 HP poster printers
1. HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-inch postscript printer
Specs:
- Resolution: 2400 x 1200 dots per inch (dpi)
- Number of print cartridges: 6 (Cyan, magenta, yellow, photo black, matte black, gray)
- Memory: 128GB
- Hard disk: 500GB self-encrypting
- Media sizes supported: A4; A3; A2; A1; A0
- Media types supported: Bond and coated paper, technical paper, film, photographic paper, backlit, self-adhesive
- Software includes: HP Click, HP Utility for Mac and Windows, HP WebJet Admin, HP Embedded Web Server, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager, HP Partner Link, HP MPS
Take your computer-aided design (CAD) or GIS-color reproduction to out-of-this-world levels with this expansive HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-inch postscript printer. This HP color poster printer offers design professionals performance, power, and security to take work days from middling to amazing.
It’s the perfect answer for a variety of graphics-based professionals and creatives:
- Architecture, engineering, and construction professionals (AEC)
- Geographic information system professionals (GIS)
- Mechanical computer-aided design professionals (MCAD)
Industry-standard media materials like maps, posters, or technical drawings are no match for this printer which will deliver precise, accurate lines and crisp text.
Incredible color
The HP DesignJet T1700dr6 boasts 6 different print cartridges including cyan, magenta, yellow, photo black, matte black, and gray so even on basic papers, you’ll still receive results rendered in a bright, rich color spectrum thanks to HP Bright Office Inks.
Adobe PDF Print Engine allows you to create transparencies, layers, color palettes, and gradients with total control and ease. High-density printheads feature 2400 nozzles per inch which deliver an incredible 0.1% line accuracy. With these kinds of numbers, your clients and customers will walk away impressed every single time.
Security options
HP SecureBoot means that your printer and data are protected from unverified access. You can easily secure your documents and keep sensitive data confidential with authentication solutions like using a PIN and card readers.
Use HP JetAdvantage Security Manager to ensure all of your devices are in compliance with security policies by providing you with continual assessments and automatic fixes. You can schedule the compliance checks of your fleet daily, weekly, or monthly.
Not around to physically change security settings? No worries, you can manage all aspects of your fleet remotely with HP Web Jetadmin.
Workflow management
Minimize printing costs with included accounting solutions so you can stay within budget month-to-month. This is especially important if your order numbers fluctuate - with our included software and support, you’ll always have fine-tuned control over your fleet.
Worried about sending large jobs from your computer and having your device freezing up as a result? Adobe PDF drivers mean your computer is immediately free after sending a job to the printer, even if you’re working with complex media files.
There are no interruptions to your productivity with a two-roll production setup, you can minimize having to pause your work to change out your roll.
Easily process complicated files with capable architecture and an incredible 128GB of memory and 500GB of HDD storage at 116 A1/D pages per hour. You’ll never have to be chained to a printer again.
Need to print project sets and PDF documents? No problem. Simply use the HP Click printing software to get all of your documents printed out and finished.
2. HP DesignJet T1530 36-inch postscript printer
Specs:
Resolution: 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi
Number of print cartridges: 6 (Cyan, magenta, yellow, photo black, matte black, gray)
Memory: 96GB
Hard disk: 500GB
Media sizes supported: A4; A3; A2; A1; A0
Media types supported: Bond and coated paper, technical paper, film, photographic paper, backlit, self-adhesive
With the HP DesignJet T1530 36-inch postscript printer, you’ll enjoy high-quality prints for everything you dream up. Six original HP inks produce a wide color spectrum perfect for all of your graphics. Need to produce premium quality black-and-white photos? That’s easily achieved with Original HP gray and photo black inks for precise line accuracy and striking contrast.
Impressive resolution
Stun with prints that stand out thanks to the professional, high-resolution graphics featured in this poster printer machine. Communicate with accuracy - produce plans, maps, and other graphics with precise, fine line quality and up to 2400 dots per inch.
Productivity
Keep everything organized and stay focused on the task at hand while empowering your workgroups. This HP poster printer boasts a 50-page output stacking tray so your flat collated prints will be organized and ready to go.
Two printing rolls mean that you’re not wasting time continually replacing them. In addition, you won’t have to test your patience trying to figure out how to manage your device. Features like easy front loading, automatic alignment, and smart switching between media sizes give you back the precious time you need to focus on other business-critical agenda items.
Worried about speed? Put those fears to bed. This device allows you to print complicated files quickly: one A1/D media size in 21 seconds or 120 A1/D size media per hour.
Connectivity and security
Print easily and effortlessly from your mobile device or USB drive with HP Mobile Printing and add features with the HP AiO Printer Remote. You’ll have fine-tuned control over everything from start to finish.
Protect sensitive data with security measures like IPSec, 802.1x, SNMPv3, PIN printing, and other options. These security features give you the peace-of-mind you need when you’re working with highly confidential visual information you need to keep away from prying eyes.
Use the HP Embedded Web Server and Web Jetadmin to manage your HP poster printer along with your whole fleet, and to track and manage printing costs. Do you have other devices within your network? This device plays well with others and efficiently integrates with other office devices.
Eco-friendly
The HP DesignJet T1530 36-inch printer is ENERGY STAR® certified and EPEAT® Bronze registered. So, although it’s able to create stunning graphics for poster printing that make a big impact, you won’t have to worry about the impact it’s making on the environment.
In addition, HP® offers free, convenient HP ink cartridge and printhead recycling so you can close the loop and generate less waste.
3. HP DesignJet Z9+ 44-inch postscript printer
Specs:
Resolution: up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi
Number of print cartridges: 9 (Cyan, magenta, yellow, photo black, matte black, gray, chromatic red, chromatic green, chromatic blue)
Memory: 128GB
Hard disk: 500GB self-encrypting
Media sizes supported: A4; A3; A2; A1; A0
Media types supported: Photographic, fine art printing material, self-adhesive, banners, signs, bond, coated, and backlit
Software includes: Printer drivers, HP Click, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Jet Advantage Security Manager, HP DesignJet Utility including HP Color Center, HP Partner Link Pay-per-use, HP MPS
Ready to explore an entirely new world of poster printing? The HP DesignJet Z9+ 44-inch postscript printer is ready to take you there.
Superior technology
HP Pixel Control gives you fine-tuned management of the full range of colors in your projects so you’ll impress your clients with smooth transitions and striking contrasts.
High-definition HP printheads boast dual-drop technology for gorgeous prints and graphics. RGB HP vivid photo inks and embedded spectrophotometer deliver results you’ll be proud to showcase.
Superior gloss uniformity can be achieved by opting for the HP Gloss Enhancer, an upgrade worth the investment if you’re ready to go from average to extraordinary.
Cut costs and labor
This HP poster printer features speeds that’ll make your workflow more efficient and productive. Post-processing labor time can be cut up to 20% thanks to an included vertical trimmer. Plus, you can print up to 2.5 times faster without sacrificing the quality of your graphics thanks to 2400 nozzle-per-inch high-definition printheads.
Two rolls instead of one plus automatic roll switching mean you save time by not having to constantly switch out media during high-volume printing days.
Effortlessly generate a variety of media from posters to banners and canvas by taking advantage of the HP Applications Center.
There won’t be any interruption to your workflow, even when you’re away from your poster printer. You’ll enjoy advanced remote visibility and control to fine-tune your print production with HP PrintOS. In addition, one-click printing helps to reduce media waste using the HP Click printing software program.
HP graphics and poster printers mean excellence
Whether you’re looking to print out highly-detailed maps or posters for your next acoustic show, HP poster printers have everything you need to get the job done right. With incredible printing technology powered behind every nozzle and every drop of ink, you can enjoy reliable results every single time.
Big enough to take on your most ambitious visual ideas but with precision-enabled mechanisms to ensure that no detail is lost, these printers were built to bring your creativity to life. The best HP graphic design printers are ready to bowl you over with features to streamline your workflow, secure sensitive visual data, and most importantly, generate graphics that leave clients speechless.
About the Author: Michelle Wilson is a contributing writer for HP Tech Takes. Michelle is a content creation specialist writing for a variety of industries, including tech trends and media news.
