HP DesignJet Z3100
September 7, 2008 by admin
Filed under Large Format Printing
Large Format - Fine Art Printing with HP DesignJet Z3100 Photo Printer.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Model size | 44 in |
| Print area/hr, max width, Draft mode, coated | 150 ft2/hr |
| Print area/hr, max width, Normal mode, coated | 72 ft2/hr |
| Mechanical print time, US D color image, Best mode, glossy | 15 min/page |
| Mechanical print time, US D color image, Normal mode, glossy | 7.9 min/page |
| Mechanical print time, US D color image, Normal mode, coated | 4.2 min/page |
| Mechanical print time, US D color image, Draft mode, coated | 2.0 min/page |
| Line accuracy | +/- 0.2% |
| Color accuracy | Median < 1.6 dE2000, 95% of colors < 2.8 dE2000 |
| Minimum line width | 0.002 in |
| Maximum black optical density | 2.5 maximum black optical density (4 L* min) with HP Premium Instant Dry Photo Gloss media |
| Short term color stability | < 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes |
| Long term print-to-print repeatability | With HP premium instant-dry photo Satin media, right after calibration |
| Print quality/technology | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi from 1200 x 1200 input dpi with maximum detail selected |
| Print head nozzles | 2112 |
| Cartridges | 12 (light cyan, magenta, light magenta, yellow, red, green, blue, light gray, gray, photo black, matte black, gloss enhancer) |
| Ink types | HP Vivera pigment inks |
| Ink drop size | 4 pl (lc, lm, lg, pK, E, G), 6 pl (M, Y, mK, R, GN, B) |
| Paper handling/media | |
|---|---|
| Maximum roll length | 300 ft |
| Document finishing | Sheetfeed, roll feed, automatic cutter (cuts all media except canvas) |
| Media sizes, standard | A, B, C, D, E |
| Media types | Sheet feed, roll feed, automatic cutter (cuts all media except canvas), photographic paper (satin, gloss, semi-gloss, matte), proofing paper (high-gloss, semi-gloss, matte), fine art printing material (canvas, smooth, textured, watercolor), self-adhesive and vinyl (polypropylene, vinyl), sign and banner (display film, banner, scrim, olypropylene,Tyvek, outdoor paper), bond and coated (bond, coated, heavyweight coated, super heavyweight coated) |
| Memory/print languages/typefaces | |
|---|---|
| Memory, standard | 128 MB |
| Hard disk | Standard |
| Print languages, standard | HP PCL 3 GUI |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity, standard | 1 10/100Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 port, 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified port, 1 EIO Jetdirect accessory slot |
| Connectivity, optional | HP Jetdirect EIO print servers |
| Macintosh compatible | Yes |
| Certifications | |
|---|---|
| Power consumption | ENERGY STAR® qualified |
| Compatible network operating systems | |
|---|---|
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 2000; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Windows XP Professional x64; Windows Server 2003; Mac OS 10.2 or higher; Novell NetWare 5.x, 6.x; Citrix MetaFrame; Terminal Services |
| Dimensions/weight/warranty | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions, std. (W x D x H) | 69.7 x 26 x 41.2 in |
| Dimensions, max. (W x D x H) | 69.7 x 28.8 x 41.2 in |
| Weight, U.S. | 189 lb |
| Warranty, standard | One-year warranty with on-site, next business-day service |
| What’s in the box | |
|---|---|
| What’s in the box | HP Designjet Z3100 44-in Photo Printer, spindle, technical spindle, printheads (6 x 2 colors), ink cartridges, media high gloss photo sample roll (36 in x 15 ft), stand (44 in), rear tray (44 in), adaptor kit (3 in) for spindle (2), quick reference guide, setup poster, USB cable, power cord, HP Start-up kit including printer software and training |
| Cable included? | Yes, 1 USB |
| Software included | Printer drivers, HP Printer Utility including HP Color Center |
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