Why Choose HP Latex Technology
Print with confidence using technology designed for versatility, high-quality output, and efficient operation.
Application Versatility
Print on just about any substrate and get scratch-resistant, durable prints with HP Latex Inks.¹ With our high-efficiency curing system, prints come out dry and ready to use.
High Quality and Productivity
Get the color, quality, and consistency you expect with HP Latex printheads and the spectrophotometer. HP Latex Optimizer and our Optical Media Advance Sensor enable high-quality printing even at the highest productivity levels.
Designing for Efficient Use of Resources
Designed to help reduce resource use with energy-saving capabilities and water-based inks.² Eligible supplies can be returned through HP take-back programs where available.
Inside HP Latex Inks
Each drop of HP Latex Ink contains three key elements:
Liquid Ink Vehicle (65% water, wetting agent, and humectant)
Pigment Particles
Latex Polymer Particles
Durable Prints by Design
HP Latex Technology uses Aqueous Dispersion Polymerization to produce more durable prints through a three-phase process.
Application Phase
The liquid ink vehicle carries latex polymer and pigment particles to the print media surface.
Drying Phase
Radiant heat and forced airflow evaporate most of the water, leaving a continuous polymer layer.
Curing Phase
Latex particles form a durable layer that protects the colorant, resulting in dry, ready-to-use prints.
No HAPs³
Low Odor Prints⁴
No Reactive Monomer Chemistry⁵
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Disclaimers
- Scratch resistance and image permanence testing were conducted by the HP Image Permanence Lab. Scratch resistance is comparable to hard-solvent inks on self-adhesive vinyl and PVC banner media. Scratch-resistance comparisons are based on testing of third-generation HP Latex Inks and representative hard-solvent inks. Estimates were made by the HP Image Permanence Lab on a range of media. Feature availability and related performance vary by printer and may be optional. See individual product datasheets for more information at https://www.hp.com/go/latex.
- Select HP Latex printers are ENERGY STAR® certified, demonstrating superior energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
- HP Latex Inks were tested for Hazardous Air Pollutants, as defined in the Clean Air Act, using U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Method 311 (testing conducted in 2013), and none were detected.
- There is a broad range of media with varying odor profiles. Some media may affect the odor performance of the final print.
- Printing with HP Latex Inks avoids the reactive monomers associated with UV printing. Acrylate monomers present in uncured UV inks and UV-gel inks can damage skin.
- HP Professional Print Service Plans are compatible with the HP Latex 1x5, 3x5, 630, 7x0, 8x0, R, 1500, 2700, 3x00, and FS Printer Series, as well as the HP Stitch Printer Series. Some services depend on printer model, service contract, and regional availability. For more information, see https://www.hp.com/go/professional-print-service-plans.