| Accessories |
CN538A HP DesignJet 3-in Core Adapter;G6H51B HP HD Pro 42-in Scanner;G6H50B HP SD Pro 44-in Scanner;N7P47AA HP USB 3.0 to Gigabit LAN Adapter;CQ783A HP DesignJet 24-in Spindle |
| Acoustic power emissions (active, printing) |
6.0 B(A) (operating), 5.1 B(A) (idle), <3.4 B(A) (sleep) |
| Acoustic pressure emissions |
42 dB(A) (operating), 33 dB(A) (idle), <16 dB(A) (sleep) |
| Color Stability |
< 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes[7] |
| Color(s) of printing supplies |
Cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red |
| 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 |
| Electromagnetic compatibility |
Compliant with Class B requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KCC), South Africa (SABS) |
| Energy star certified |
Yes |
| Environmental certification |
ENERGY STAR; ErP; WEEE; RoHS (EU, China, Korea, India); REACH; EPEAT |
| Finished output handling |
Roll feed, rear sheet feed, media output bin, automatic horizontal cutter |
| Functions |
Print |
| Guaranteed minimum line width |
0.0031 in (ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E))[6] |
| Ink drop |
7/3 pl dual-drop weight (M, C, PK); 6 pl single-drop weight (Y, CR, MK) |
| Ink types |
Pigment-based |
| Internal Storage |
500 GB self-encrypting |
| Line accuracy |
±0.1%[5] |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
One-year limited hardware warranty |
| Maximum optical density (black) |
4 L* min/2.5 D[7] |
| Media sizes standard (sheets, rolls) |
11 to 24-in |
| Media sizes, custom |
8.3 x 11 to 24 x 66 in |
| Media thickness |
Up to 31.5 mil |
| Media types |
Photographic, fine art printing material, self-adhesive, banner and sign, bond and coated, backlit |
| Media width, maximum |
24 in |
| Memory |
128 GB (virtual)[8] |
| 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. |
| Model size |
24 in |
| Network ready |
Standard |
| Non-printable area (cut-sheet) |
0.2 x 0.67 x 0.2 x 0.2 in |
| Non-printable area (roll media) |
0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 in (borderless on selected media[3]) |
| Number of print cartridges |
6 (cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red) |
| Operating humidity range |
20 to 80% RH |
| Operating temperature range |
41 to 104ºF |
| 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) |
| Print head nozzles |
2112 per color; 12,672 in total |
| Print heads |
3 universal printheads (valid for all colors) |
| Print languages |
Adobe PostScript 3, Adobe PDF 1.7, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL |
| Print quality color (best) |
Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi |
| 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] |
| Print Technology |
Ink |
| Print technology |
HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Printer drivers included |
Raster and PostScript drivers for Windows and macOS; PDF driver for Windows 8 and above |
| 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 |
| 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] |
| Registration required |
No |
| Roll external diameter |
5.3 in |
| Roll maximum input |
1 |
| Roll maximum weight |
16.5 lb |
| Safety |
USA and Canada (CSA certified); EU (LVD and EN 60950-1 compliant); Russia, Belarus, Khazakstan (EAC); Singapore (PSB); China (CCC); Argentina (IRAM); India (BIS) |
| 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) |
| Storage temperature range |
-13 to 131ºF |
| Supported Primary Applications |
Banners; Exhibition and event graphics; Light boxes - film; Maps; Orthophotos; Point of sale/display; Posters |
| Sustainable impact specifications |
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 |
| Theoretical minimum line width |
0.0008 in (PDF addressable @ 1200 dpi) |
| UNSPSC code |
43212104 |
| 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 |
