Cut post-processing labor time up to 20%
HP DesignJet Z9⁺ PostScript® Printer series
EXPECT NOTHING LESS THAN PERFECTION
Amaze. Deliver professional photo-quality, faster and simpler. More quality with fewer inks.
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Showstopping quality
Impress everyone with smooth transitions using HP Pixel Control and no need for light inks using HP printheads with dual drop technology.

More quality, made faster
Experience printing up to 2.5 times faster without losing quality,¹ and reduce post-processing time with the first integrated vertical trimmer.²

Your workflow made simple
Easily create content and submit jobs using the HP Applications Center.³

HP DesignJet Z9⁺ 24-in PostScript® Printer (W3Z71A)

HP DesignJet Z9⁺ 44-in PostScript® Printer (W3Z72A)

HP DesignJet Z9⁺ dual roll 44-in PostScript® Printer with Vertical Trimmer (X9D24A)


INTEGRATED VERTICAL TRIMMER²

EMBEDDED i1 SPECTROPHOTOMETER
Get color consistency and accuracy in all your prints⁴

HP PIXEL CONTROL
For natural transitions and details

HIGH-DEFINITION HP PRINTHEAD
No need for light inks with high-definition HP printhead with dual drop technology down to 3 picoliters

HP APPLICATIONS CENTER
Easily design applications from posters to banner and canvas³

9 HP VIVID PHOTO INKS
More quality with fewer inks


INTEGRATED VERTICAL TRIMMER²
Cut post-processing labor time up to 20%

EMBEDDED i1 SPECTROPHOTOMETER
Get color consistency and accuracy in all your prints⁴

HP PIXEL CONTROL
For natural transitions and details

HIGH-DEFINITION HP PRINTHEAD
No need for light inks with high-definition HP printhead with dual drop technology down to 3 picoliters

HP APPLICATIONS CENTER
Easily design applications from posters to banner and canvas³

9 HP VIVID PHOTO INKS
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.⁶
Product specifications
HP DesignJet Z9⁺ 24-in PostScript® Printer (W3Z71A)
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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: 55.7 m²/hr on plain media
Normal: 13.4 m²/hr on coated media
Best: 3.5 m²/hr on glossy media[1]
- Memory specifications Memory specifications
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- Memory:
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- 128 GB (virtual)[9]
- 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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- 9 (cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red, chromatic green, chromatic blue, gray), optional gloss enhancer
- 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 accuracy:
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- Median < 1.6 dE2000, 95% of colors < 2.8 dE2000[7]
- Color Stability:
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- < 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes[8]
- Print repeatability:
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- Average < 0.5 dE2000, 95% of colors < 1.4 dE2000[8]
- Maximum optical density (black)
- 4 L* min/2.5 D[8]
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Paper handling
Paper handling
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- Finished output handling:
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- Roll feed, top sheet feed, rear sheet feed for rigid media, 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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- 210 to 610-mm wide sheets
- 279 to 610-mm rolls
- 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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- 72 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 Z9+ 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 Z9⁺ 44-in PostScript® Printer (W3Z72A)
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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: 71.4 m²/hr on plain media
Normal: 17.2 m²/hr on coated media
Best: 4.5 m²/hr on glossy media[1]
- Memory specifications Memory specifications
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- Memory:
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- 128 GB (virtual)[9]
- 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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- 9 (cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red, chromatic green, chromatic blue, gray), optional gloss enhancer
- 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 accuracy:
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- Median < 1.6 dE2000, 95% of colors < 2.8 dE2000[7]
- Color Stability:
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- < 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes[8]
- Print repeatability:
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- Average < 0.5 dE2000, 95% of colors < 1.4 dE2000[8]
- Maximum optical density (black)
- 4 L* min/2.5 D[8]
-
Paper handling
Paper handling
-
- Finished output handling:
-
- Roll feed, top sheet feed, rear sheet feed for rigid media, media output bin, automatic horizontal cutter
- Media types:
-
- 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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- 210 to 1118-mm wide sheets
- 279 to 1118-mm rolls
- 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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- 94 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:
-
- HP DesignJet Z9+ 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:
-
- 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 Z9⁺ dual roll 44-in PostScript® Printer with Vertical Trimmer (X9D24A)
-
- Functions:
-
- Functions:
-
- Speed specifications Speed specifications
-
- Print speed
-
Fast: 71.4 m²/hr on plain media
Normal: 17.2 m²/hr on coated media
Best: 4.5 m²/hr on glossy media[1]
- Memory specifications Memory specifications
-
- Memory:
-
- 128 GB (virtual)[9]
- 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:
-
- 9 (cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red, chromatic green, chromatic blue, gray), optional gloss enhancer
- 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 accuracy:
-
- Median < 1.6 dE2000, 95% of colors < 2.8 dE2000[7]
- Color Stability:
-
- < 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes[8]
- Print repeatability:
-
- Average < 0.5 dE2000, 95% of colors < 1.4 dE2000[8]
- Maximum optical density (black)
- 4 L* min/2.5 D[8]
-
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:
-
- Photographic, fine art printing material, self-adhesive, banner and sign, bond and coated, backlit
- Media weights, recommended:
-
- 80 to 500 g/m²
- Media sizes standard (metric rolls):
-
- 210 to 1118-mm wide sheets
- 279 to 1118-mm rolls
- Media sizes, custom:
-
- 210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm
- Roll external diameter:
-
- 135 mm
- Media thickness:
-
- 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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- 98 kg
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What's included
What's included
-
- Warranty:
-
- 1 Year Limited Warranty (Next Business Day On-Site)
- What's in the box:
-
- HP DesignJet Z9+ 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:
-
- 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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1 Based on internal HP testing. Up to 2.5 times faster printing compared to the HP DesignJet Z3200 Photo Printer series. May vary depending on print mode and media type.
2 Vertical trimmer and dual rolls included with the HP DesignJet Z9⁺dr 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 Z9⁺dr series printers without built-in vertical trimmer.
3 Requires an HP Applications Center account, Internet connection, and connected Internet-capable device. For more information, see http://www.hpapplicationscenter.com.
4 Embedded in this HP Designjet Printer is an i1 spectrophotometer from X-Rite. Close collaboration between HP and X-Rite ensures a reliable solution that’s been thoroughly tested to meet customer demands for ease, quality, and dependability.
5 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.
6 Learn more at www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies