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HP Designjet Z6 Large Format Postscript® Graphics Printer - 24 inch with Advanced Security Features (T8W15A)

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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...

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Technical details

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Memory

Memory

128 GB (virtual)[8]
Cartridges and Printheads

Print Cartridges/Bottle, Number

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

Print Cartridge/Bottle, Color(s)

Cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red

Print head nozzles

2112 per color; 12,672 in total

Ink types

Pigment-based

Print cartridge/bottle volume

HP 746 Ink Cartridge: cyan, magenta, chromatic red, yellow, matte black, photo black (300 ml)

Print heads

3 universal printheads (valid for all colors)

Ink drop

7/3 pl dual-drop weight (M, C, PK); 6 pl single-drop weight (Y, CR, MK)
Connectivity and Communications

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
Weights

Weight

66 kg

Package weight

97 kg
Dimensions

Dimensions (W x D x H)

1293 x 695 x 998 mm

Package dimensions (W x D x H)

1440 x 766 x 718 mm
Battery and Power

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)
Software and Applications

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)
Security Management

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
Product Description

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:

More at

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

Manufacturer Warranty

One-year limited hardware warranty
Box contents

What's in the box

HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript Printer, printheads, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand and media bin, spindle, quick reference guide, setup poster, power cord
Printer Specifications

Functions

Print

Print quality color (best)

Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi

Internal Storage

500 GB self-encrypting

Print speed

Fast: 66.9 m²/hr on plain media; Normal: 15.2 m²/hr on coated media; Best: 7.9 m²/hr on glossy media[1]

Print technology

HP Thermal Inkjet

Print languages

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

Printer drivers included

Raster and PostScript drivers for Windows and macOS; PDF driver for Windows 8 and above

Color Stability

< 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes[7]

Print repeatability

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

Print speed

Fast: 720 ft²/hr on plain media; Normal: 164 ft²/hr on coated media; Best: 85 ft²/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

Non-printable area (roll media)

0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 in (borderless on selected media[3])

Non-printable area (roll media)

5 x 5 x 5 x 5 mm (borderless on selected media[3])

Non-printable area (cut-sheet)

0.2 x 0.67 x 0.2 x 0.2 in

Non-printable area (cut-sheet)

5 x 17 x 5 x 5 mm

Maximum optical density (black)

4 L* min/2.5 D[7]

Guaranteed minimum line width

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

Theoretical minimum line width

0.0008 in (PDF addressable @ 1200 dpi)

Theoretical minimum line width

0.02 mm (PDF addressable @ 1200 dpi)

Guaranteed minimum line width

0.08 mm (ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E))[6]

Line accuracy

±0.1%[5]

Model size

24 in

Model size

610 mm
Printing Media

Media sizes supported

A4, A3, A2, A1

Media sizes, custom

210 x 279 to 610 x 1676 mm

Media types

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

Media weight, recommended

80 to 500 g/m²

Media sizes standard (metric rolls)

279 to 610-mm

Media width, maximum

24 in

Supported Primary Applications

Banners; Exhibition and event graphics; Light boxes - film; Maps; Orthophotos; Point of sale/display; Posters

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]

Media width, maximum

610 mm

Media sizes standard (sheets, rolls)

11 to 24-in

Finished output handling

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

Roll external diameter

135 mm

Roll external diameter

5.3 in

Roll maximum input

1

Roll maximum weight

7.5 kg

Roll maximum weight

16.5 lb

Media sizes, custom

8.3 x 11 to 24 x 66 in

Media thickness

Up to 31.5 mil

Media thickness maximum (metric)

Up to 0.8 mm
ksps
[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 http://www.HPLFMedia.com/printpermanence
[2] The Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) is Adobe’s high speed, high fidelity print platform. Version 4 extends APPE’s leading edge for print reproduction with new performance efficiencies and breakthrough rendering features. APPE 4 enables printers to increase workflow efficiency and capitalize on the profit potential of innovations in inkjet print technology. To learn more, visit https://www.adobe.com/products/pdfprintengine.html
[3] Vertical trimmer and dual rolls included with the HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript® Printer with V-Trimmer only.
[4] Based on internal HP testing. Up to 20% faster printing compared to the HP DesignJet Z2600 PostScript® Printer and HP DesignJet Z5600 PostScript® Printer. May vary depending on print mode and media type.
[5] Card reader functionality enabled through optional third-party solutions.
techspecs
[1] Maximum rate of output for color image 100% color coverage. Printed on maximum roll size, with Original HP Vivid Photo Inks.
[2] Mechanical printing time with Original HP Vivid Photo Inks.
[3] Borderless printing available on photo gloss, photo satin, polypropylene, and backlit roll media.
[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.
[8] Based on 4 GB RAM.
[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, 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.
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