Printer Features & Capabilities
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Printer Features & Capabilities
What media sizes can a wide format printer handle?
A wide format printer, also known as a large format printer, is built to handle print widths that far exceed standard office or desktop printer capabilities. Depending on the model, HP’s wide format printers can print on media ranging from 13 inches wide all the way up to 64 inches or more.
Common media widths supported by HP wide format printers:
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24 inches: Ideal for compact workspaces and everyday poster or CAD use. Examples: HP DesignJet T230, T250, Z6 24in.
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36 inches: Common in architectural, engineering, and educational settings. Examples: HP DesignJet T650, T850, Z6dr.
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44 inches: Popular among print shops, schools, and corporate environments. Examples: HP DesignJet Z9+, HP Z6dr 44”.
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54 to 64 inches: For full production environments and HP Latex printers, used in event signage, vehicle wraps, retail graphics, and high-volume wide format printing. Examples: HP Latex 700/800 Series, HP Latex 630 W.
Length considerations:
Most HP wide format and production printers can print to nearly unlimited lengths depending on the media roll. The maximum print length can range from 66 feet (20 meters) for inkjet models to over 150 feet (45 meters) for HP Latex printers when using compatible media.
Whether you need to print architectural plans, school posters, restaurant menus, or oversized banners, HP’s large format printers support virtually every standard size including A1, A0, ANSI D/E, and custom dimensions.
Can wide format printers print on vinyl, canvas, or adhesive materials?
Yes, wide format printers—especially those in the HP Latex printer line—are specifically designed to print on a broad spectrum of specialty media, including vinyl, canvas, adhesive-backed materials, fabric, photo paper, and even mesh and wallpaper.
Vinyl printing:
HP Latex printers excel in printing on self-adhesive vinyl (SAV), used for window graphics, vehicle wraps, floor decals, and wall murals. The HP Latex 630 W and HP Latex 700/800 Series support a wide range of vinyls with excellent flexibility, durability, and scratch resistance.
Canvas printing:
HP’s inkjet printers like the DesignJet Z9+ Pro and Z6 series support high-quality canvas media for fine art and photo reproduction. These models deliver stunning image quality with rich blacks and color depth, making them ideal for galleries, schools, or commercial art production.
Adhesive materials:
Both HP Latex printers and compatible HP DesignJet models can print on adhesive polypropylene, repositionable wall decals, sticker media, and printable labels. The HP Latex ink system bonds well to these surfaces without requiring lamination in many cases.
Whether you’re in retail needing seasonal signage, a food & beverage business wanting to label cold-pressed juices, or a school designing adhesive safety signage, HP has a large format printer ready to meet your needs.
Do these printers support borderless printing?
Yes, most HP large format printers—including many DesignJet and HP Latex printers—offer borderless printing, which allows you to print edge-to-edge on media without any white margin.
What is borderless printing?
Borderless printing eliminates the need for manual trimming after printing, saving time and producing a clean, professional finish. This is particularly useful for:
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Retail signage
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Posters and banners
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Educational wall charts
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Menus and product boards
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Event graphics
HP models with borderless support:
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HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro 64in: Supports true borderless output on photo paper, glossy stock, and poster paper.
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HP DesignJet Z6dr and T850 Series: Allow for automatic borderless printing with optimized roll handling.
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HP Latex 630 W, 700, and 800 Series: Handle borderless printing on flexible vinyl, canvas, and adhesive materials—even on heavy media rolls.
Some HP printers, like the Z9+ and Z6dr, include vertical trimmers, which allow you to print multi-copy borderless jobs and trim between them automatically.
What resolution or DPI can I expect from these printers?
HP wide format and large format printers offer exceptional resolution levels that meet or exceed the needs of professional printing across industries. Resolution is typically measured in DPI (dots per inch), and it directly impacts image sharpness, line precision, and overall print quality.
| Printer Type | Resolution |
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| HP DesignJet Z Series | Up to 2400 × 1200 optimized DPI |
| HP DesignJet T Series | Up to 2400 × 1200 optimized DPI |
| HP Latex 700/800 Series | Up to 1200 × 1200 native DPI with HP Pixel Control |
| HP Latex 630 W | 1200 × 1200 DPI with white ink support |
The HP Z9+ Pro, for example, uses a dual drop technology to reduce grain and produce fine gradients without increasing ink usage. Meanwhile, the HP Latex 800 W provides vibrant, smooth output with enhanced color accuracy and sharpness—especially valuable for retail and event signage.
These resolution capabilities are suitable for:
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Architectural renderings
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Fine art reproductions
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Retail POP displays
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Food product branding
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Educational posters with small text
Can I print both color and black & white?
Yes, HP’s wide format printers are fully capable of producing both color and black & white prints, with exceptional clarity and precision. Whether you’re printing colorful promotional materials or monochrome construction plans, HP offers optimized output for every need.
Color printing:
HP wide format models—especially the HP Latex printer and DesignJet Z series—deliver vivid color using pigment-based or latex-based inks. They support:
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CMYK or extended 9-color pigment systems (HP Z9+ includes RGB and chromatic red)
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Smooth gradients, lifelike skin tones, and accurate brand colors
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Color calibration tools for Pantone matching and ICC profiling
Black & white printing:
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HP DesignJet T-series printers (like the T850 or T1600) are ideal for technical black-and-white output, including schematics, CAD drawings, and blueprints.
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Latex printers also produce crisp black text and grayscale images, offering long-lasting outdoor durability even without lamination.
Whether you’re a school printing worksheets, a brewery labeling cold brew bottles, or an architect preparing site plans, you can count on your HP professional printer for precision in both grayscale and full color.
