DesignJet Z3100 Family

Overview

The new HP 12-ink Designjet with HP Vivera pigment inks and the first-ever embedded spectrophotometer[2] with i1 color technology delivers exquisite quality, breakthrough color accuracy across a variety of papers, and truly reliable printing while keeping costs down.

 

Features

Exquisite over 200-year[1] color & black-&-white quality

Color & black-and-white prints resist fading for over 200 years[1] on a range of HP & HP Hahnemuhle papers.

Create beautiful black-and-white prints with smooth transitions with the HP Quad-Black Ink set.

Rich, dark blacks on matte and glossy papers—and you don't have to swap cartridges.

Neutral grays across different lighting conditions

 

 

 

Breakthrough color accuracy and consistency

 

Get color accuracy on any paper—the creation of ICC profiles is automatic and simple.

Complete coverage of SWOP, ISO, GRACOL, EUROSCALE, TOYO, and FOGRA gamuts for color accuracy

Expect consistent color from print to print regardless of fluctuating environmental conditions.

Solve your questions regarding application color settings with the HP Printing Knowledge Center.

 

 

 

Print with greater confidence.

 

Eliminate trial and error with real-time layout and orientation preview.

HP Color Center tool effortlessly guides you through color management and printing.

Save time with HP Easy Printer Care Software: printer status, desktop alerts, and automatic updates.

Expect always-on quality with automatic servicing routines that are convenient and economical

 


 




DesignJet Z3100

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Specifications

Model size

Z3100 24-in / Z3100ps 24-in: 24 inch
Z3100 44-in / Z3100ps 44-in: 44 inch

Maximum print length

300 ft; Operating system and application dependent

 

Print quality/technology

Print quality, black

Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi from 1200 x 1200 input dpi with maximum detail selected

Print quality, color

Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi from 1200 x 1200 input dpi with maximum detail selected

Resolution

Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi from 1200 x 1200 input dpi with maximum detail selected

Cartridge colors

Light cyan, magenta, light magenta, yellow, red, green, blue, light gray, gray, photo black, matte black, gloss enhancer

Ink types

Vivera pigment inks

Ink drop size

4 pl (lc, lm, lg, pK, E, G), 6 pl (M, Y, mK, R, GN, B)

Print head nozzles

2112

 

Paper handling/media

Document finishing

Sheetfeed, roll feed, automatic cutter (cuts all media except canvas)

Media sizes, standard

All standard sizes larger than US letter

Media types

Sheet feed, roll feed, automatic cutter (cuts all media except canvas) hotographic 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), backlit, bond and coated (bond, coated, heavyweight coated, super heavyweight coated)

 

Memory/print languages/typefaces

Memory, standard

Z3100ps 24-in / Z3100ps 44-in: 256 MB

Hard disk

40 GB Standard

Print languages, standard

HP PCL 3 GUI

Print languages, optional

Z3100 24-in / Z3100 44-in: HP GL2/RTL

 

Connectivity

Connectivity, standard

Z3100 24-in / Z3100 44-in: 1 10/100 BT Ethernet RJ-45 port, 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified port, 1 EIO JetDirect accessory slot
Z3100ps 24-in / Z3100ps 44-in: 1 10/100/1000 BT 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

Z3100 24-in / Z3100 44-in: Mac G3 dual processor, 512 MB RAM, 1 GB available hard disk space
Z3100ps 24-in / Z3100ps 44-in: Mac OS X v10.2, v10.3, v10.4 and later, PowerPC G4, G5, or Intel Core Processor, 1 GB Ram, 2 GB available hardware disk

Print drivers, standard

Z3100 24-in / Z3100 44-in: HP PCL 3
Z3100ps 24-in / Z3100ps 44-in: Postscript, HP PCL 3 GUI, HP GL2/RTL

Minimum system requirements

Z3100 24-in / Z3100 44-in: PC: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP: Pentium IV, 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB available hard disk space
Z3100ps 24-in / Z3100ps 44-in: PC: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP: Pentium IV, 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB available hard disk space
Macintosh: Mac OS X v 10.2, v 10.3, v 10.4 and later; PowerPC G3 or Intel Core Processor; 256 MB
RAM; 1 GB available hardware disk

 

Compatible network operating systems

Compatible Operating Systems

Z3100 24-in / Z3100 44-in: Windows 2000 (Windows Terminal Services, Citrix MetaFrame), XP Home, XP Professional, XP Professional x64, Server 2003, Novell NetWare 5.x, 6.x; Mac OS 10.2 and later
Z3100ps 24-in / Z3100ps 44-in: 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, W x D x H

Z3100 24-in / Z3100ps 24-in: 49.7 x 28.8 x 41.2 in
Z3100 44-in / Z3100ps 44-in: 69.7 x 28.8 x 41.2 in

Weight, U.S.

Z3100 24-in / Z3100ps 24-in: 143.0 lb
Z3100 44-in / Z3100ps 44-in: 189.0 lb

Warranty, standard

One-year warranty extension (two options: next-day onsite support, same business-day onsite support with four hours response), three-year HP Care Pack (two options: next-day onsite support, same business-day onsite support with four hours response), basic installation, setup, and network

 

What's in the box

What's in the box

Z3100 24-in: HP Designjet Z3100 24 inch Photo Printer, spindle, printheads (6 x 2 colors), ink cartridges (12 x 69 ml), media high gloss photo sample roll (24 in x 15 ft), stand (24 in), rear tray (24 in), Adaptor Kit (3 in) for spindle (2), quick reference guide, set-up poster, USB cable, power cord, HP Start-up kit including printer software and training
Z3100 44-in: HP Designjet Z3100 44 inch Photo Printer, spindle, technical spindle, printheads (6 x 2 colors), ink cartridges (12 x 130 ml), 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, set-up poster, USB cable, power cord, HP Start-up kit including printer software and training
Z3100ps 24-in: HP Designjet Z3100ps GP 24-in Photo Printer, HP Advanced Profiling Solution International, spindle, printheads (6 x 2 colors), ink cartridges (12 x 69 ml), media high-gloss photo sample roll (24 in x 15 ft), stand (24 in) (not in AP), rear tray (24 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
Z3100ps 44-in: HP Designjet Z3100ps GP 44-in Photo Printer, HP Advanced Profiling Solution International, spindle, printheads (6 x 2 colors), ink cartridges (12 x 130 ml), 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

Software included

Z3100ps 24-in / Z3100ps 44-in: HP Advanced Profiling Solution, Printer drivers, HP Printer Utility including HP Color Center
Z3100 24-in / Z3100 44-in: Printer drivers (HP PCL 3 GUI), HP GL2/RTL via HP GL2 software accessory