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Engineered for SustainabilityHP DesignJet Z6 Large Format PostScript® Graphics Printer - 44", with Advanced Security Features (T8W16A)
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
HP DesignJet Z6 Large Format PostScript® Graphics Printer - 44", with Advanced Security Features (T8W16A) is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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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
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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
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Anonymous from
Easy Setup
Easy setup and assembly.
Date published: 2023-03-17
Rated 2 out of
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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
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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
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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
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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
What is the minimum paper roll width the Z6 can use?
Thank you for your question! The minimum paper width is 8.4" for this HP DesignJet Z6 Large Format PostScript® Graphics Printer. As long as your roll paper is wider you are good.
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.
Hello Aaron and thank you for your question! There are 5 printheads in this HP DesignJet Z6 Large Format PostScript® Graphics Printer - 44".
Date published: 2023-05-27
how much does the ink for this machine cost?
As prices are subject to change, this forum does not have pricing information.
Date published: 2023-07-14
Do you have a spec sheet on this printer ? HPDesign Jet DR 44" with trimmer
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!
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.
Thank you for your question! This HP DesignJet Z6 Large Format PostScript® 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
Date published: 2024-06-03
what specific types of papers does this machine use?
For compatible papers for this HP DesignJet printer please visit this link: https://hp.globalbmg.com/en/
Date published: 2023-11-22
What is the maximum length roll for paper?
Thank you for your question! The maximum paper roll length is 300 feet. The Maximum paper print length is 66 inches.
Date published: 2024-07-01
Is the 771A ink cartridge compatible with this printer?
Hello. Thanks for your question. This HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript Printer is compatible with the HP 746, 746B, or 746D ink cartridges.
Date published: 2023-05-27
