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HP DesignJet Z6 Large Format PostScript® Graphics Printer - 44", with Advanced Security Features (T8W16A)

HP DesignJet Z6 Large Format PostScript® Graphics Printer - 44", with Advanced Security Features (T8W16A)

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FunctionsPrint
  • Color images: print speed: 202 ft²/hr
  • HP Thermal Inkjet; 6 ink system
  • Automatic roll feed, cut sheet feeder, 500 GB HDD, touchscreen display
  • FCC Class A emissions - for use in commercial environment
  • Dynamic security enabled printerSee all Specs

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Included

    • Remote problem diagnosis and support
    • Next business day[1] onsite hardware support
    • Replacement parts and materials included
    • Formal escalation procedures and management
    • Access to electronic support information and tools

    • Remote problem diagnosis and support
    • Next business day[1] onsite hardware support
    • Replacement parts and materials included
    • Formal escalation procedures and management
    • Access to electronic support information and tools

    Service starts on date of hardware purchase. Restrictions and limitations apply.

    Read details more clearly and see high-contrast color with new high-definition HP printheads. Handle complex files and secure your printers/data
    Professional photographers, graphic designers and print service providers who want to create high-impact indoor prints consistently and accurately
    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.
    This printer is intended to work only with cartridges that have a new or reused HP chip, and it uses dynamic security measures to block cartridges using a non-HP chip. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures and block cartridges that previously worked. A reused HP chip enables the use of reused, remanufactured, and refilled cartridges. More at:
    http://www.hp.com/learn/ds
    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; Compatible with FSC®-certified HP large format printing materials and HP Recycled Satin Canvas, and a range of recyclable HP media with a take-back program; ENERGY STAR® certified; EPEAT® registered

    PRECISE—Clearly distinguish subtle details

    Read details more clearly and see high-contrast color with new high-definition HP printheads. No need for light inks with HP's dual drop technology. Get smooth gradients, even for challenging color combinations, with HP Pixel Control. Work with water- and fade-resistant prints, indoors and out, with HP Vivid Photo Inks.[1]

    FAST—Work without delays

    Print up to 20% faster[4] with 2400 nozzle-per-inch, high-definition HP printheads. Spend less time on media changes and adjustments with dual roll support and automatic roll switching.[3]

    SECURE—Protect your work and your information

    Protect printers/data from unauthorized access with HP Secure Boot, whitelisting, and encrypted hard disk. Protect documents, preserve confidentiality with authentication solutions like PIN printing, card readers.[5] Secure your printers with HP JetAdvantage Security Manager; manage your fleet remotely with HP Web Jetadmin.

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    Technical details

    HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript Printer series

    Functions

    Print

    Print speed, maximum

    Fast: 866 ft²/hr on plain media; Normal: 202 ft²/hr on coated media; Best: 104 ft²/hr on glossy media[1]

    Resolution (color)

    Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi

    Print Technology

    HP Thermal Inkjet

    Number of print cartridges

    6 (cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red)

    Product disclaimer

    This printer is intended to work only with cartridges that have a new or reused HP chip, and it uses dynamic security measures to block cartridges using a non-HP chip. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures and block cartridges that previously worked. A reused HP chip enables the use of reused, remanufactured, and refilled cartridges. More at:

    http://www.hp.com/learn/ds

    Compatible ink types

    Pigment-based

    Print languages

    Adobe PostScript 3, Adobe PDF 1.7, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL

    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.

    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

    Memory, standard

    128 GB (virtual)[8]

    Hard disk

    500 GB self-encrypting

    Non-printable area (cut-sheet)

    0.2 x 0.67 x 0.2 x 0.2 in

    Guaranteed minimum line width

    0.0031 in (ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E))[6]

    Line accuracy

    ±0.1%[5]

    Color stability

    < 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes[7]

    Print repeatability

    Average < 0.5 dE2000, 95% of colors < 1.4 dE2000[7]

    Maximum optical density (black)

    4 L* min/2.5 D[7]

    Finished output handling

    Roll feed, rear sheet feed, media output bin, automatic horizontal cutter

    Media sizes supported

    A4, A3, A2, A1, A0

    Media sizes, custom

    8.3 x 11 to 44 x 66 in

    Media types

    Photographic, fine art printing material, self-adhesive, banner and sign, bond and coated, backlit

    Media sizes, standard

    11 to 44-in

    Roll external diameter

    5.3 in

    Media thickness

    Up to 31.5 mil

    Power

    Input voltage (auto ranging): 100-240 V (±10%), 50/60 Hz (±3 Hz), 2 A max

    Power consumption

    <100 W (printing); <32 W (ready); <6.5 W (sleep); 0.1 W (off)

    Operating temperature range

    41 to 104ºF

    Mechanical print time, US D color image, best mode, glossy

    3.2 min/page[2]

    Mechanical print time, US D color image, normal mode, glossy

    2.6 min/page[2]

    Warranty

    One-year limited hardware warranty

    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), HP SmartTracker (optional)

    Dimensions (W X D X H)

    71 x 27.4 x 39.3 in

    Weight

    189 lb

    Package weight

    271 lb

    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

    Sustainability Impact

    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; Compatible with FSC®-certified HP large format printing materials and HP Recycled Satin Canvas, and a range of recyclable HP media with a take-back program; ENERGY STAR® certified; EPEAT® registered

    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]

    Dynamic security

    Dynamic security enabled printer

    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.

    HP DesignJet Z6 Large Format PostScript® Graphics Printer - 44", with Advanced Security Features (T8W16A) is rated 3.9 out of 5 by 16.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 by samanthao176_5267 from perfect entry level large format printer this printer is amazing with easy set up an assembly!  this printer is perfect if you’re a small creator that doesn’t need a large level of printing. print times are decent with moderate speed.  what’s amazing is if you have any issues, you can reach out to support and they will help you instantly.
    Date published: 2024-12-05
    Rated 5 out of 5 by hexendelx_47827 from Great entry level large format printer There’s a lot of great proa to this large format printer: The quality of the print is superb at a fraction of a cost and the print times are decent with a moderate print speed. This printer is reliable if you’re a small creator that doesn’t need industrial level printing. The best part is that if you encounter any issues you can reach out to support to get things sorted out.
    Date published: 2024-11-26
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Easy Setup Easy setup and assembly.
    Date published: 2023-03-17
    Rated 2 out of 5 by SDFCEM from Nice Unit - but........ Nice features, good price. I through an error code right out of the box. HP has opted sending a tech to fix versus sending a new printer. The Tech has been out 3 times now, almost drained all of our toner printing test pages, and we have yet to print for ourselves. The pages the Tech prints are beautiful!! Just can't wait to get the issues resolved. I wish HP would have just sent a new unit - or at least toner cartridges since they are expensive!!!
    Date published: 2020-05-08
    Rated 2 out of 5 by Rick from Maryland from Print quality is only fair I was hoping for better quality With 6 ink cartridges I expected much better quality from the Z6 than my 17 year old HP500. This printer is not worth the extra money it costs over basic large format printers.
    Date published: 2020-05-08
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Henry Dabbs from HP DesignJet Z6 It replaced the HP Designjet T610 that we used for 12 years printing architectural drawings. Right out of the shipping box and after the initial setup we printed several sets of drawings. I am very impressed with the new advanced features as shown on the keypad. I know for certain my next printer or plotter will be a HP!
    Date published: 2019-11-13
    Rated 3 out of 5 by Feda from Good printer with bad software Printer came in well packaged and was relatively easy to put together. Initial setup was rough due to bad software and counter intuitive procedures. I installed everything, including ink and print heads before starting up the printer for the first time, and had to remove them and restart the printer a few times in order to complete the setup. Printer takes a long time to restart, they could have equipped it with an SSD at this price point. During initial setup, there is a section that tries to trick you into allowing the printer to spy on you. It is not obvious that you can opt out of it. Tracking usage and phoning back home should never be "opt-out", this is a shady practice and makes me less likely to consider HP products in the future. Printer requested firmware to be updated after initial setup was completed. I already had that downloaded (it's a whopping 1.6 gigabytes) and the update went smoothly. Printer drivers installed without problems on multiple PC's running Linux, Windows 7 and Malware 10, and work fine so far. Print speed and quality are excellent. The biggest problem we encountered so far is with the printer's software. We had a number of prints where the printer was requesting a paper different from what was loaded and it was impossible to leave that screen to change the paper or cancel the print. The only option was to load the paper we don't have or turn off the the printer and start it up again. That is very annoying since printer takes a long time to start up again. That is not the only situation where you run into screens that you can't get out of without restarting the printer completely, and the lack of any physical buttons to cancel printing or return to home menu adds to the frustration. The good thing is, that software can be fixed. Question is, if that will ever happen.
    Date published: 2019-07-08
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    What is the minimum paper roll width the Z6 can use?

    Asked by: Midlaserman
    Thank you for your question! The minimum paper width is 8.4&quot; for this HP DesignJet Z6 Large Format PostScript&reg; Graphics Printer. As long as your roll paper is wider you are good.
    Answered by: HP Team Grant
    Date published: 2023-05-27

    How many printheads are in use concurrently? We're upgrading from a T795 that has 3 heads with specific colors and wondering if this is 1, 3, or 6 printheads.

    Asked by: Aaron HF
    Hello Aaron and thank you for your question! There are 5 printheads in this HP DesignJet Z6 Large Format PostScript&reg; Graphics Printer - 44&quot;.
    Answered by: HP Team Grant
    Date published: 2023-05-27

    how much does the ink for this machine cost?

    Asked by: Anonymous
    As prices are subject to change, this forum does not have pricing information.
    Answered by: HP Team Grant
    Date published: 2023-07-14

    Do you have a spec sheet on this printer ? HPDesign Jet DR 44&quot; with trimmer

    Asked by: George 390
    Hello George and thank you for your question! You can find the full datasheet for this printer here: https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/getpdf.aspx/4aa7-2550eep.pdf Thanks for shopping with HP!
    Answered by: HP Team Grant
    Date published: 2024-06-26

    Received new Z6, installed ink cartridges included. Plotter says cyan cartridge needs replaced. The cyan cartridge is number 746 and the other 5 are number 745. Is the cyan the correct cartridge? Supplies and support say it should have 747 cartridges.

    Asked by: n21con
    Thank you for your question! This HP DesignJet Z6 Large Format PostScript&reg; Graphics Printer uses HP 746 ink cartridges. For assistance in setting up your HP DesignJet Printer, please contact HP Support at this link: https://support.hp.com/us-en
    Answered by: HP Team Grant
    Date published: 2024-06-03

    what specific types of papers does this machine use?

    Asked by: MGSupply
    For compatible papers for this HP DesignJet printer please visit this link: https://hp.globalbmg.com/en/
    Answered by: HP Team Grant
    Date published: 2023-11-22

    What is the maximum length roll for paper?

    Asked by: ZB12
    Thank you for your question! The maximum paper roll length is 300 feet. The Maximum paper print length is 66 inches.
    Answered by: HP Team Grant
    Date published: 2024-07-01

    Is the 771A ink cartridge compatible with this printer?

    Asked by: kwalker20
    Hello. Thanks for your question. This HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript Printer is compatible with the HP 746, 746B, or 746D ink cartridges.
    Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
    Date published: 2023-05-27
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