HP DesignJet T1600 36in PostScript Printer: Professional Power, Precision, and Security for High-Volume Wide Format Printing

At Red Circle Solutions, we help schools, businesses, and creative professionals elevate their workflows with reliable, high-performance printing solutions. If you’re ready for a serious upgrade, meet the HP DesignJet T1600 36in PostScript Printer—a premium-level wide format printer built for demanding environments. With unmatched speed, security, precision, and print management, the T1600 makes large format printing seamless, secure, and scalable across your organization.

Whether you’re producing detailed architectural plans, large-format presentations, campus signage, promotional posters, or in-store marketing visuals, the HP DesignJet T1600 delivers professional results at a consistent pace. Designed for teams with high output needs, this wide format printer is ideal for offices, departments, and creative environments that expect nothing less than excellence.

Who Should Use the HP DesignJet T1600?

The HP DesignJet T1600 36in PostScript Printer is made for professionals and teams that require high-volume output, pinpoint accuracy, and secure document handling. It’s an outstanding choice for:

• Architecture, Engineering & Construction Firms: Accurately print large sets of drawings, floor plans, and schematics with fine lines, complex layers, and PostScript precision.

• Schools, Districts & Universities: Perfect for printing high-quality posters, charts, large-scale lesson visuals, student projects, banners, and administration materials.

• Retail Chains & Grocery Stores: Print full-width promotional signage, window posters, endcap displays, and in-store branding without outsourcing.

• Food & Beverage Businesses: Use it to create oversized menus, marketing posters, seasonal boards, and compliance signs for restaurants, breweries, or cafés.

• Marketing & Commercial Teams: Produce colorful presentation boards, branded messaging, wayfinding signage, and tradeshow graphics with confidence.

• Events & Entertainment Venues: Create eye-catching venue signage, event maps, performer lineups, promotional banners, and sponsor visuals with outstanding image quality.

If your team needs a wide format inkjet printer that works hard, looks sharp, and prints faster than you can hit “send,” the HP DesignJet T1600 is for you.

Key Features and Benefits

What makes the HP DesignJet T1600 stand out? It’s not just a printer—it’s a productivity powerhouse, engineered to handle complex jobs, multiple users, and large print volumes with complete ease.

Top features include:

• PostScript & PDF Support: Native Adobe PDF and PostScript handling allows accurate printing of complex documents and layered files—no conversion errors or delays.

• High-Speed Performance: Delivers up to 180 A1/D-size prints per hour, making it one of the fastest large format printer machines in its class.

• Dual Roll Capability: Load two media rolls at once and automatically switch between them for mixed-size or mixed-media jobs.

• Advanced Print Security: Built-in HP JetAdvantage Security features help protect sensitive documents, making it ideal for government, commercial, and academic environments.

• Front-Loading Media Access: Ergonomic, front-access media drawers make roll loading fast and frustration-free.

• Smart Job Queue Management: Organize jobs efficiently with a smart touchscreen interface and built-in job tracking and prioritization.

The HP DesignJet T1600 helps teams simplify their wide format printing workflows without compromising quality or security.

Ink System and Media Compatibility

The T1600 uses HP’s high-definition 6-ink system—optimized for both line accuracy and color vibrancy. The system includes photo black, matte black, cyan, magenta, yellow, and gray inks. This combination provides deep blacks, smooth grayscale transitions, and vivid, high-impact color output.

Media types supported include:

• Bond and coated papers

• Technical paper and tracing paper

• Glossy and satin photo paper

• Film and presentation media

• Matte poster paper and heavyweight rolls

• Recycled media options

The T1600 supports media widths up to 36 inches and can handle custom sizes with ease. It’s a versatile wide format poster printer whether you’re producing fine-line CAD drawings or full-color visuals for public display.

Dual-roll support allows you to load different media types or sizes for back-to-back printing. No need to stop and reload between jobs. This makes it incredibly efficient for environments juggling technical and creative print work simultaneously.

Performance and Output

The HP DesignJet T1600 is built for speed without sacrificing quality. With up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi and 180 D-size prints per hour, it’s one of the most capable wide format printers for businesses with complex and high-volume print needs.

Performance highlights:

• Resolution: Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi for sharp lines and consistent color fills

• Speed: Up to 180 A1/D-size pages per hour

• Print Memory: 128 GB virtual memory for handling large, layered files

• Security: Includes PIN printing, user authentication, encrypted communications, and data overwrite protection

From architectural plan sets and point-of-sale posters to internal signage and student projects, you’ll get output you can trust—every single time.

Dimensions and Footprint

Despite its industrial-grade performance, the HP DesignJet T1600 maintains a sleek, modern footprint that fits beautifully into most professional workspaces.

Dimensions (W x D x H):

• 55.2 x 30.4 x 42.4 inches (with stand)
  Weight:

• Approximately 152 lbs

The front-loading design and integrated stacker keep your space organized, even in high-traffic areas. It’s one of the more thoughtfully designed compact large format printers for teams that need power without clutter.

Support and Warranty from Red Circle Solutions

At Red Circle Solutions, we believe in setting you up for long-term success—not just selling you a printer. That’s why every HP DesignJet T1600 comes with personalized, professional support designed around your needs.

Here’s what we offer:

• 1-Year HP Limited Warranty

• Free Lifetime Support from Red Circle Solutions

• Setup Assistance and Live Training

• Optional On-Site Service Plans and extended warranties up to 5 years

• Custom Supply Bundles with paper, ink, and accessories

Our team knows large format printers inside and out—and we’re here to help you optimize performance, reduce downtime, and get the most out of your investment.

Why Choose the HP DesignJet T1600 from Red Circle Solutions?

When it comes to wide format printers, the difference isn’t just in the hardware. It’s in the experience, service, and industry expertise behind it.

What makes Red Circle Solutions different:

• We specialize in wide format printing for schools, retailers, engineers, architects, marketers, and more.

• We offer custom printer packages designed for your specific industry needs.

• We provide real support—before, during, and after the sale.

• Our financing and leasing options make high-end printing accessible to all budgets.

We’re here to help you grow. When you choose the HP DesignJet T1600 from Red Circle Solutions, you’re investing in quality, reliability, and a trusted partner in print.

Final Thoughts

The HP DesignJet T1600 36in PostScript Printer is an elite wide format printer for professionals who need performance, speed, security, and precision. Whether you’re running a design studio, a school print center, a retail chain, or a commercial business, this printer makes complex printing workflows easy to manage and easy to trust.

It handles high volumes, tight deadlines, detailed documents, and creative visuals—all with the same effortless output. If you’re ready to take your large format printing in-house and into the future, the HP DesignJet T1600 is the smart, scalable solution.

Reach out to Red Circle Solutions today to learn more. Let’s find the perfect affordable large format printer package to power your next big project.