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HP DesignJet Z9+dr Large Format Dual-Roll PostScript® Photo Printer - 44", with Vertical Trimmer (X9D24A)

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HP DesignJet Z9+dr Large Format Dual-Roll PostScript® Photo Printer - 44", with Vertical Trimmer (X9D24A)

  • Color images:print speed: 185 ft²/hr
  • HP Thermal Inkjet; 9 ink system
  • Dual 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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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]
Professional photographers, graphic designers and print service providers who want to create high-impact indoor prints consistently and accurately
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

AMAZING—Deliver high quality with confidence

Impress the most demanding customers with smooth transitions and sharp details thanks to HP Pixel Control. No need for light inks using new high-definition HP printheads with dual drop technology. Achieve expanded gamut with RGB HP Vivid Photo Inks and the embedded spectrophotometer.[1] Get superior gloss uniformity by upgrading your printer to include HP Gloss Enhancer.[2]

FAST—Work without delays

Cut post-processing labor time up to 20% with the first printer to include an integrated vertical trimmer.[3] Print up to 2.5 times faster[4] without losing quality, with 2400 nozzle-per-inch high-definition printheads. Spend less time on media changes and adjustments with dual roll support and automatic roll switching.[3]

SIMPLE—New tools for you and your customers

Easily design applications from posters to banners and canvas with the HP Applications Center.[5] No disruption to your workflow, keep using your current RIPs, validated with HP RIP certification program.[6] Get remote visibility and control to better manage your print production environment with HP PrintOS. Enjoy one-click printing that also helps reduce media waste using HP Click printing software.[7]

Technical details

Functions

Print

Print speed, maximum

Fast: 769 ft²/hr on plain media; Normal: 185 ft²/hr on coated media; Best: 48 ft²/hr on glossy media[1]

Resolution (color)

Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi

Print Technology

HP Thermal Inkjet

Number of print cartridges

9 (cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red, chromatic green, chromatic blue, gray), optional gloss enhancer

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:

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)[9]

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[8]

Print repeatability

Average < 0.5 dE2000, 95% of colors < 1.4 dE2000[8]

Maximum optical density (black)

4 L* min/2.5 D[8]

Finished output handling

Two automatic roll feeds, smart roll-switching, top sheet feed, media output bin, automatic horizontal cutter and vertical trimmer (cuts all HP Z-series printer-qualified media, including most canvas)

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

8.3 to 44-in wide sheets; 11 to 44-in rolls

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

Warranty

1 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

216 lb

Package weight

302 lb

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

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)[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]

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.

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HP DesignJet Z9+dr Large Format Dual-Roll PostScript® Photo Printer - 44", with Vertical Trimmer (X9D24A) is rated 3.0 out of 5 by 13.
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Rated 3 out of 5 by Printing company from Ink issue The set of starter inks had a few that were empty and the machine wouldn't go through set up without adding new set
Date published: 2023-08-24
Rated 3 out of 5 by Michelle4184 from Postscript printer did not have postscript install The postscript printer did not have software/firmware installed. Working with technicians we finally got it working but it remains slower than the Z6 and only slightly faster than the T790 it replaced.
Date published: 2021-10-20
Rated 3 out of 5 by Cameron7 from Good printer-poor support and poor documentation Solid printer, complex setup, good print quality. No HP support for paper configuration and lacking documentation explaining usage.
Date published: 2020-06-24
Rated 2 out of 5 by Historical from It not a Z3200 Replaced my Z3200 with the Z9. Still trying to get colors looking like the prints from the Z3200 but can not. The printers does work great loading paper and touch screen controls.
Date published: 2019-02-06
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Are these the only recommended print cartridges: I have been asked to purchase print cartridges. HP 747 - BLUE - P2V85A HP 747 - GREEN - P2V84A HP 747 - GLOSS ENHANCER - P2V87A HP 746 - MAGENTA - P2V78A HP 746 - YELLOW - P2V79A HP 746 - RED - P2V81A

Asked by: Anonymous
Thank you for your question! Enclosed is a list of the compatible cartridges for the HP DesignJet Z9+dr Large Format printer. P2V78A HP 746 300-ml Magenta DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V79A HP 746 300-ml Yellow DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V80A HP 746 300-ml Cyan DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V81A HP 746 300-ml Chromatic Red DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V82A HP 746 300-ml Photo Black DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V83A HP 746 300-ml Matte Black DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V84A HP 747 300-ml Chromatic Green DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V85A HP 747 300-ml Chromatic Blue DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V86A HP 747 300-ml Gray DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V87A HP 747 300-ml Gloss Enhancer DesignJet Ink Cartridge Thank you for being an HP customer and have a great day!
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

Can this printer print on vinyl wrap?

Asked by: Dr. Mo
For compatible HP printable media for this HP DesignJet Z9, please visit this link: https://hp.globalbmg.com/en/
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-10-25

Is this printer able to print on 14mil scrim vinyl?

Asked by: SBOwner
Thank you for your question! This HP DesignJet Z9 will be compatible with any paper up to 31.5mil with a grammage of 80 to 500.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

Can this machine read files from a thumb drive?

Asked by: GraphicsGal
Thank you for your question! Yes GraphicsGal, this HP DesignJet Z9+dr Large Format Dual-Roll PostScript&reg; Photo Printer has a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified interface for direct printing from USB flash drives.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-07-19

How many printhead cartridges are needed?

Asked by: printhead cartridges
I thank you for your question about the HP DesignJet Z9+dr Large Format Dual-Roll PostScript&reg; Photo Printer. It requires a printhead for all of the ink cartridges and this printer model uses 9 thermal inkjet cartridges. The user guide https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06035577.pdf covers how to replace them on page 129 and explains in detail how they work.
Answered by: HP Live Expert James
Date published: 2024-03-05

Is this plotter capable of doing AEC, GIS, and MCAD?

Asked by: Precious95
Thank you for your question! This HP DesignJet Z9+dr Large Format Dual-Roll PostScript&reg; Photo Printer will be able to meet all of your large format printing needs, from CAD to maps. For information on GIS printing please go to this link: https://largeformat.hp.com/in/blog/what-to-look-out-for-when-picking-a-gis-printer-to-print-maps For information on MCAD and AES printing, please visit this link: https://www.hpplotter.co.uk/sectors/mcad-aec
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-04-17

Are HP Plotters TAA compliant? Being with the Marine Corps we can only purchase TAA compliant products.

Asked by: BDBSAB4
Thanks for your question! Yes, most HP Plotter Printers are TAA compliant. The HP DesignJet Z9 on this product page is one of those TAA-compliant printers. Thank you for your service and thanks for being an HP customer!
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

How do you stop the printer from unloading the roll paper every time you lift the cover?

Asked by: Pat340
Our apologies for the issues with this HP product! Please visit our HP Support Page for help in resolving this technical issue. Online Support: For technical support with this product, visit HP Customer Support http://support.hp.com. Social Media Support: To find solutions, ask questions, and share tips, join us on the HP Support Community at community.hp.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/HPSupport, and on Facebook at facebook.com/HPSupport.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27
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