HP Latex 1500 Printer

Affordable superwide HP Latex printing

Achieve high-quality results and fast turnarounds. Stay competitive with this affordable 3.2 m (126-in) HP Latex printer. This is fast, superwide production at the quality you expect—and at low running costs.

HP Latex 1500 Printer

Buying options
 
 
Up to 3.2 m (126-in) roll width

Up to 3.2 m (126-in) roll width

5-liter ink cartridges

5-liter ink cartridges

Up to 160 kg (350 lb) roll weight

Up to 160 kg (350 lb) roll weight

Printing

Printing

 
Print speed
170 ft²/hr (16 m²/hr)- High Saturation Backlits (18-pass 6-color 260%); 260 ft²/hr (24 m²/hr)- Textiles and Canvas (12-pass 6-color 170%); 480 ft²/hr (45 m²/hr)- Indoor High Quality (6-pass 6-color 100% / 6-pass 6-color 120%); 610 ft²/hr (57 m²/hr)- Outdoor Plus (4-pass 6-color 100%); 800 ft²/hr (74 m²/hr)- Outdoor (3-pass 6-color 90%)
Average monthly print volume:
15,000 to 40,000 ft² (1500 to 4000 m²)
Print quality color (best):
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Print technology:
HP Latex Printing Technologies
Ink types:
  • Water-based HP Latex Inks
Number of print cartridges:
7 (black, cyan, light cyan, light magenta, magenta, yellow, HP Latex Optimizer)
Print heads:
  • 4 (cyan/black, magenta/yellow, light cyan/light magenta, HP Latex Optimizer)
Print head nozzles:
10560
Print repeatability
Maximum color difference (95% of colors) ≤ 2 dE2000[1]
(The color variation inside a printed job has been measured to be within this limit: maximum color difference (95% of colors) <= 2 dE 2000. Reflective measurements on a 943 color target under CIE standard illuminant D50, and according to the standard CIEDE 2000 as per CIE Draft Standard DS 014-6/E:2012. 5% of colors may experience variations above 2 dE 2000. Backlit substrates measured in transmission mode may yield different results.)
 

Media

Media

 
Finished output handling:
  • Roll-to-roll, double-sided blockout, dual-roll (optional), roll-to-freefall (optional), double-sided backlit (optional), ink collector (optional)
Media types:
  • Banners
  • self-adhesive vinyls
  • films
  • papers
  • wallcoverings
  • canvas
  • synthetics
  • fabrics
  • mesh
  • textiles[2]
Roll maximum input:
1 (2 with optional dual roll kit)
Media width, maximum:
126 in (single roll); 2 x 63 in (with optional dual roll kit)
Roll maximum weight:
Up to 350 lb (160 kg) single roll; Up to 2 x 155 lb (2 x 70 kg) with optional dual roll kit
Roll external diameter:
11.8 in (30 cm)
Media thickness:
Up to 15 mil (default); up to 80 mil (with custom carriage height setting)
 

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions and weight

 
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H):
228 x 54 x 66 in (574 x 138 x 167 cm)
Package dimensions (W x D x H):
231 x 71 x 75 in (586 x 181 x 191 cm)
Weight:
2690 lb (1220 kg)
 

Environmental ranges

Environmental ranges

 
Operating temperature range:
59 to 86ºF (15 to 30ºC)
Operating humidity range:
20 to 70% RH (non-condensing)
 

Acoustic

Acoustic

 
Acoustic pressure emissions:
<70 dB(A) (operating), <57 dB(A) (idle)
Acoustic power emissions (active, printing):
8.7 B(A) (operating), 7.3 B(A) (idle)
 

Power

Power

 
Print speed
8 kW (typical) - high-quality indoor mode (6-pass), 10 kW (typical) - outdoor mode (3-pass)
 

Certifications

Certifications

 
Energy star certified:
No
Environmental certification:
  • WEEE
  • REACH
 

What's included

What's included

 
What's in the box:
  • HP Latex 1500 Printer, HP 881 Latex Printheads, HP 871 Latex Printhead Cleaning Kit, 126-in spindles (x2), HP Internal Print Server, documentation software, user manual, media edge holders (x4), Original HP sample media, cleaning supplies, pneumatic gun
Warranty:
One-year limited hardware warranty
 

High productivity, reliable results

Confidently deliver quickly and to the high quality standards you've set. Get the color and consistency you expect on a daily basis—and get day-one image quality over the life of the printer with user-replaceable HP thermal inkjet printheads.
High productivity, reliable results
 
HP Latex 1500 Printer awarded the Wide-Format & Signage Readers’ Choice Top Products Award. 

HP Latex 1500 Printer awarded the Wide-Format & Signage Readers’ Choice Top Products Award.

Read award details on Printing News’ website
HP Latex 1500 selected as an SGIA Product of the Year. 

HP Latex 1500 selected as an SGIA Product of the Year.

Read award details on SGIA’s website

Expand your potential with HP Latex applications

With HP Latex Technologies, you can produce traditional signage jobs and explore new revenue streams with an extensive range of application offerings.

Outdoor & event banners

Create unforgettable building covers and banners that stay crisp in outdoor conditions.

Point of purchase posters

Create eye-catching promotional displays on all types of media.

Vehicle graphics

Grow your audience with durable vehicle wraps and fleet graphics that can be printed in no time.

Backlits

Deliver vibrant backlit applications that print fast and leave lasting impressions.

Textiles

Expand your offering with new durable textiles.

Decoration applications

Discover new profit potential in stunning, high-margin wallcoverings, canvases, and window blinds.

The right printer for you

Stay competitive with high-quality latex printing at professional speeds and widths up to 3.2 m (126-in). Water-based HP Latex Ink offers stunning results on a wide range of applications.
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HP Latex Knowledge Center 

HP Latex Knowledge Center

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HP PrintOS Media Locator

HP provides a comprehensive list of all HP Latex-compatible media along with finished color profiles and printer settings.
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