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Powerful processing architecture and Adobe PDF Print Engine²
HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript® Printer series
EXPECT NOTHING LESS THAN PRECISION
Designed to produce high-definition prints and to handle even the most complex files. More quality with fewer inks.
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High-definition color precision
Impress everyone with smooth transitions using HP Pixel Control and no need for light inks using HP printheads with dual drop technology.
Efficient and fast
Handle even the most complex GIS maps with powerful processing architecture and the Adobe PDF Print Engine.2 Plus, cut maps to different sizes in fewer steps with the first printer to include an integrated vertical trimmer.1
Industry-leading security
Protect your work and your information with industry-leading security.
HP DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript® Printer (T8W15A)
HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript® Printer (T8W16A)
HP DesignJet Z6 dual roll 44-in PostScript® Printer with Vertical Trimmer (T8W18A)
HANDLE COMPLEX FILES
BUILT-IN SECURITY FEATURES
HP Secure Boot, whitelisting, authentication solutions, and HP JetAdvantage Security manager
HP HIGH-DEFINITION PRINTHEADS
Produce prints with clear details and high-contrast color
HP PIXEL CONTROL
Get smooth gradients
INTEGRATED VERTICAL TRIMMER¹
Cut maps to different sizes in fewer steps
6 HP VIVID PHOTO INKS
Create water-and fade-resistant prints.³ More quality with fewer inks
HANDLE COMPLEX FILES
Powerful processing architecture and Adobe PDF Print Engine²
BUILT-IN SECURITY FEATURES
HP Secure Boot, whitelisting, authentication solutions, and HP JetAdvantage Security manager
HP HIGH-DEFINITION PRINTHEADS
Produce prints with clear details and high-contrast color
HP PIXEL CONTROL
Get smooth gradients
INTEGRATED VERTICAL TRIMMER¹
Cut maps to different sizes in fewer steps
6 HP VIVID PHOTO INKS
Create water-and fade-resistant prints.³ More quality with fewer inks
Dynamic security enabled printer. Only intended to be used with cartridges using an HP original chip. Cartridges using a non-HP chip may not work, and those that work today may not work in the future.⁵
Product specifications
HP DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript® Printer (T8W15A)
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- Functions:
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- Functions:
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- Speed specifications Speed specifications
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- Print speed
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Fast: 66.9 m²/hr on plain media
Normal: 15.2 m²/hr on coated media
Best: 7.9 m²/hr on glossy media[1]
- Memory specifications Memory specifications
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- Memory:
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- 128 GB (virtual)[8]
- Internal Storage:
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- 500 GB self-encrypting
- Technical specifications Technical specifications
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- Print quality (best)
- Color: Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi
- Print technology:
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- HP Thermal Inkjet
- Number of print cartridges:
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- 6 (cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red)
- Ink types:
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- Pigment-based
- Non-printable area (cut-sheet):
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- 5 x 17 x 5 x 5 mm
- Guaranteed minimum line width:
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- 0.08 mm (ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E))[6]
- Line accuracy:
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- ±0.1%[5]
- Color Stability:
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- < 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes[7]
- Print repeatability:
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- Average < 0.5 dE2000, 95% of colors < 1.4 dE2000[7]
- Maximum optical density (black)
- 4 L* min/2.5 D[7]
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Paper handling
Paper handling
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- Finished output handling:
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- Roll feed, top sheet feed, media output bin, automatic horizontal cutter
- Media types:
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- Photographic, fine art printing material, self-adhesive, banner and sign, bond and coated, backlit
- Media weights, recommended:
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- 80 to 500 g/m²
- Media sizes standard (metric rolls):
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- 279 to 610-mm
- Media sizes, custom:
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- 210 x 279 to 610 x 1676 mm
- Roll external diameter:
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- 135 mm
- Media thickness:
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- Up to 31.5 mil
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Connectivity
Connectivity
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- Connectivity, standard:
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- Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet (802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab)
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified interface for direct printing from USB flash drive
- Print languages:
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- Adobe PostScript 3, Adobe PDF 1.7, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL
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Power and operating requirements
Power and operating requirements
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- Power consumption:
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- < 100 W (printing)
- < 32 W (ready)
- < 0.3 W (< 6.5 W with embedded Digital Front End) (sleep)
- 0.1 W (off)
- Operating temperature range:
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- 5 to 40ºC
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Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
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- Minimum dimensions (W x D x H):
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- 1293 x 695 x 998 mm
- Weight:
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- 66 kg
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What's included
What's included
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- Warranty:
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- 1 Year Limited Warranty (Next Business Day On-Site)
- What's in the box:
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- HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript Printer, printheads, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand and media bin, spindle, quick reference guide, setup poster, power cord
- Software included:
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- Printer drivers, HP Click, HP Web Jetadmin, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager, HP DesignJet Utility including HP Color Center, HP Partner Link Pay-per-use, HP MPS
HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript® Printer (T8W16A)
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- Functions:
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- Functions:
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- Speed specifications Speed specifications
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- Print speed
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Fast: 80.5 m²/hr on plain media
Normal: 18.8 m²/hr on coated media
Best: 9.7 m²/hr on glossy media[1]
- Memory specifications Memory specifications
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- Memory:
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- 128 GB (virtual)[8]
- Internal Storage:
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- 500 GB self-encrypting
- Technical specifications Technical specifications
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- Print quality (best)
- Color: Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi
- Print technology:
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- HP Thermal Inkjet
- Number of print cartridges:
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- 6 (cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red)
- Ink types:
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- Pigment-based
- Non-printable area (cut-sheet):
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- 5 x 17 x 5 x 5 mm
- Guaranteed minimum line width:
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- 0.08 mm (ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E))[6]
- Line accuracy:
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- ±0.1%[5]
- Color Stability:
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- < 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes[7]
- Print repeatability:
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- Average < 0.5 dE2000, 95% of colors < 1.4 dE2000[7]
- Maximum optical density (black)
- 4 L* min/2.5 D[7]
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Paper handling
Paper handling
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- Finished output handling:
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- Roll feed, top sheet feed, media output bin, automatic horizontal cutter
- Media types:
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- Photographic, fine art printing material, self-adhesive, banner and sign, bond and coated, backlit
- Media weights, recommended:
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- 80 to 500 g/m²
- Media sizes standard (metric rolls):
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- 279 to 1118-mm
- Media sizes, custom:
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- 210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm
- Roll external diameter:
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- 135 mm
- Media thickness:
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- Up to 31.5 mil
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Connectivity
Connectivity
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- Connectivity, standard:
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- Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet (802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab)
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified interface for direct printing from USB flash drive
- Print languages:
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- Adobe PostScript 3, Adobe PDF 1.7, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL
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Power and operating requirements
Power and operating requirements
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- Power consumption:
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- < 100 W (printing)
- < 32 W (ready)
- < 0.3 W (< 6.5 W with embedded Digital Front End) (sleep)
- 0.1 W (off)
- Operating temperature range:
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- 5 to 40ºC
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Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
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- Minimum dimensions (W x D x H):
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- 1802 x 695 x 998 mm
- Weight:
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- 86 kg
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What's included
What's included
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- Warranty:
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- 1 Year Limited Warranty (Next Business Day On-Site)
- What's in the box:
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- HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript Printer, printheads, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand and media bin, spindle, 3-in core adapter, quick reference guide, setup poster, power cord
- Software included:
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- Printer drivers, HP Click, HP Web Jetadmin, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager, HP DesignJet Utility including HP Color Center, HP Partner Link Pay-per-use, HP MPS
HP DesignJet Z6 dual roll 44-in PostScript® Printer with Vertical Trimmer (T8W18A)
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- Functions:
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- Functions:
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- Speed specifications Speed specifications
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- Print speed
-
Fast: 80.5 m²/hr on plain media
Normal: 18.8 m²/hr on coated media
Best: 9.7 m²/hr on glossy media[1]
- Memory specifications Memory specifications
-
- Memory:
-
- 128 GB (virtual)[8]
- Internal Storage:
-
- 500 GB self-encrypting
- Technical specifications Technical specifications
-
- Print quality (best)
- Color: Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi
- Print technology:
-
- HP Thermal Inkjet
- Number of print cartridges:
-
- 6 (cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red)
- Ink types:
-
- Pigment-based
- Non-printable area (cut-sheet):
-
- 5 x 17 x 5 x 5 mm
- Guaranteed minimum line width:
-
- 0.08 mm (ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E))[6]
- Line accuracy:
-
- ±0.1%[5]
- Color Stability:
-
- < 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes[7]
- Print repeatability:
-
- Average < 0.5 dE2000, 95% of colors < 1.4 dE2000[7]
- Maximum optical density (black)
- 4 L* min/2.5 D[7]
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Paper handling
Paper handling
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- Finished output handling:
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- Two automatic roll feeds, smart roll-switching, top sheet feed, media output bin, automatic horizontal cutter and vertical trimmer (cuts all HP Z-series printer-qualified media, including most canvas)
- Media types:
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- Photographic, fine art printing material, self-adhesive, banner and sign, bond and coated, backlit
- Media weights, recommended:
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- 80 to 500 g/m²
- Media sizes standard (metric rolls):
-
- 279 to 1118-mm
- Media sizes, custom:
-
- 210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm
- Roll external diameter:
-
- 135 mm
- Media thickness:
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- Up to 31.5 mil
-
Connectivity
Connectivity
-
- Connectivity, standard:
-
- Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet (802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab)
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified interface for direct printing from USB flash drive
- Print languages:
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- Adobe PostScript 3, Adobe PDF 1.7, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL
-
Power and operating requirements
Power and operating requirements
-
- Power consumption:
-
- < 100 W (printing)
- < 32 W (ready)
- < 0.3 W (< 6.5 W with embedded Digital Front End) (sleep)
- 0.1 W (off)
- Operating temperature range:
-
- 5 to 40ºC
-
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
-
- Minimum dimensions (W x D x H):
-
- 1802 x 695 x 998 mm
- Weight:
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- 96 kg
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What's included
What's included
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- Warranty:
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- 1 Year Limited Warranty (Next Business Day On-Site)
- What's in the box:
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- HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript Printer, printheads, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand and media bin, spindle, 3-in core adapter, quick reference guide, setup poster, power cord
- Software included:
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- Printer drivers, HP Click, HP Web Jetadmin, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager, HP DesignJet Utility including HP Color Center, HP Partner Link Pay-per-use, HP MPS
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“— Julie Belanger, founder and vice president, The 111th GroupDownload PDFWe can’t trust a third-party printer to get the quality right, and we need to control the turnaround times. It’s the reason we invested in the HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript® Printer.
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HP DesignJet solutions
HP Applications Center
A powerful cloud based design solution to meet all your creative needs, whether for personal use or to drive the growth of your printing business.6
HP Click software
Optimize media usage and costs and, with one-click,⁴ print the most common file formats from a PC or Mac to HP DesignJet printers.
HP PrintOS
Reinvent your print operations. HP PrintOS is a print production operating system with web and mobile apps that help you get more out of your HP large format printers and simplify production.
HP Smart app
Set up, scan, print, share and manage your HP large and small format HP printers all from the palm of your hand with HP Smart app.
Certified RIPs
HP’s certification program tests third-party RIPs to ensure compatibility with the unique capabilities of HP DesignJet printers.
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HP ink and media
HP DesignJet printer ink and a wide range of printing materials help you deliver consistently high-quality prints the first time, every time.
HP support services
From installation assistance to extended warranties, HP offers a comprehensive portfolio of HP DesignJet support services to ensure you’re never on your own.
1 Vertical trimmer and dual rolls included with the HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript® Printer with V-Trimmer only. Up to 20% reduction in post-processing labor time based on internal HP testing compared to HP DesignJet Z6 series printers without built-in vertical trimmer.
2 The Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) is Adobe’s high speed, high fidelity print platform. Version 4 extends APPE’s leading edge for print reproduction with new performance efficiencies and breakthrough rendering features. APPE 4 enables printers to increase workflow efficiency and capitalize on the profit potential of innovations in inkjet print technology. To learn more, visit http://www.adobe.com/products/pdfprintengine.
3 Performance may vary based on writing system differences. Print permanence estimates by HP Image Permanence Lab based on the same formulation of HP Vivid Photo Inks used with the HP DesignJet Z6200 Photo Production Printer, using 6 inks. Water resistance performance varies based on printer and print profile. Water resistance testing by HP Image Permanence Lab on a range of HP media and follows ISO 18935 method. Display permanence rating for interior displays/away from direct sunlight by HP Image Permanence Lab on a range of HP media. For more information, see http://www.HPLFMedia.com/printpermanence.
4 Once image is selected, one-click printing when printing the entire file without any modifications to the print settings. Applicable to PDF, JPEG, TIFF, DWF, and HP-GL/2 files.
5 Learn more at www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
6Requires an HP Applications Center account, Internet connection, and connected Internet-capable device. For more information, see http://www.hpapplicationscenter.com.
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