Ink and media
Versatile. Reliable. Responsible.
Not only do HP Latex printers deliver outstanding results on a wide range of media, water-based HP Latex Inks can add value to your business and help your customers meet their sustainability goals.
HP Latex Inks make a difference
Original HP inks are designed together with HP Latex printers to produce consistent results. With reliable performance, you can minimize waste and downtime. While non-HP inks may cost less per liter, they can cause frequent printhead replacement, unsellable prints, and increased printer downtime and maintenance.
Achieve amazing colors on both rigid and flexible with HP Latex Inks
Sharpen the quality of any rigid substrate with the strong, vibrant color gamut of HP Latex Inks, and a thin ink layer preserving media gloss, feel. Use Original HP Latex Inks to maximize the life of HP printheads and ensure HP warranty protection.
Designed with the environment in mind
In addition to delivering outstanding image quality, consistency, and durability, water-based HP Latex Inks offer an attractive environmental profile to both print service providers and customers:
HP Latex Printers and Wallcovering Certifications (EN only)- Reach new indoor spaces that solvent can’t, like healthcare—water-based HP Latex Ink prints are odorless
- Healthier printing with HP Latex¹—no special ventilation required, no hazard warning labels or HAPs, nickel free²
- Meet high standards—HP Latex Inks are UL ECOLOGO®, UL GREENGUARD GOLD Certified, prints meet AgBB criteria³
- Demonstrate compliance with international wallcovering industry standards
Exceptional media versatility
HP offers three media programs to choose from, including HP large-format printing materials, ColorPRO Technology, and Certified media. These programs make it easy to improve print quality while saving ramp-up time.
HP large-format printing materials
From wallpapers to banners to backlit materials, HP offers a range of printing materials designed together with HP Latex Inks to expand your versatility and elevate the quality of your product.
ColorPRO Technology
Materials that carry the ColorPRO Technology trademark are designed together with HP Latex Inks and HP Latex printers, and demonstrate visibly enhanced print quality.
Certified media
Media certified for HP Latex Inks⁴ opens your business to new application options and profit potential, while saving you the ramp-up time associated with testing media yourself.
The right media for you
HP Latex printers are compatible with thousands of certified graphic arts media solutions. Discover the options that best fit your business needs and create new revenue opportunities, using HP PrintOS.
Explore media solutionsApplication warranty options for HP Latex Inks
Several media manufacturers offer warranties for certain graphics printed with HP Latex Inks and printers. To maintain eligibility, it is important to comply with the terms of each company’s warranties.
3M™ MCS™ Warranty and 3M Performance Guarantee⁵
Selected HP Latex Inks⁶ are an approved component under the 3M™ MCS™ Warranty. Plus, all HP Latex Inks and printers are covered by the 3M Performance Guarantee when used with a wide range of approved 3M media. Count on prints designed to protect vehicle graphics and more.
Avery ICS Performance Guarantee⁷
Avery Dennison´s durability warranty for media is targeted to vehicle graphics and all other indoor and outdoor applications. The Avery ICS warranty covers aspects such as ink performance, durability, adhesion to substrates, printing and cutting defects, and more.
Discover more about HP Latex printing
HP PrintOS Media Locator
HP provides a comprehensive list of all HP Latex-compatible media along with finished color profiles and printer settings.
HP Latex and the environment
HP Latex Technology has fundamentally changed the environmental profile of signage printing and continues to set the standard for more sustainable large-format printing.
1 Based on a comparison of HP Latex Ink technology to competitors with leading market share as of December, 2013 and analysis of published MSDS/SDSs and/or internal evaluation. Performance of specific attributes may vary by competitor and ink technology/formulation.
2 Special ventilation equipment (air filtration) additional to the standard fresh air ventilation is not required to meet U.S. OSHA requirements for occupational exposure to VOCs from HP Latex inks. Special ventilation equipment installation is at the discretion of the customer. See the Site Preparation Guide for details. Customers should consult state and local requirements and regulations. HP Latex Inks were tested for Hazardous Air Pollutants, as defined in the Clean Air Act, per U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Method 311 (testing conducted in 2013) and none were detected. Nickel free demonstrated according to testing conducted for HP Latex Inks to achieve ULECOLOGO® Certification. UL ECOLOGO® Certification to UL 2801demonstrates that an ink meets a range of multi-attribute, lifecycle based criteria related to human health and environmental considerations (see ul.com/EL).
3 UL ECOLOGO® Certification to UL 2801 demonstrates that an ink meets a range of multi-attribute, lifecycle based criteria related to human health and environmental considerations (see ul.com/EL). UL GREENGUARD GOLD Certification to UL 2818 demonstrates that products are certified to UL’s GREENGUARD standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage. For more information, visit ul.com/gg or greenguard.org. HP WallArt printed on HP PVC-free Wall Paper and other prints on HP PVC-free Wall Paper printed with HP Latex Inks meet AgBB criteria for health-related evaluation of VOC emissions of indoor building products (see umweltbundesamt.de/en/topics/health/commissions-working-groups/committee-for-health-related-evaluation-of-building).
4 HP's "Media Certification Program" ("Program") supplies information to media manufacturers, suppliers, and customers to assist in evaluating media compatibility with printers and inks from HP's Graphics Solutions Business. Media is supplied by independent third-party manufacturers. Inclusion in the Program and "Certified for" media shall not be construed as an endorsement by HP for any of the media or manufacturers. HP makes no representation or warranty of any kind for any media in the Program including but not limited to media availability, media quality, media performance, or manufacturer changes that may impact any media characteristics. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. HP makes no representation as to the Program information's completeness or accuracy. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. This information is provided as a courtesy, free of charge, "AS-IS" by HP. HP makes no express or implied warranty of any kind regarding this information. HP shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort or any other legal theory in connection with or arising out of the furnishing or use of this information.
5 Warranty coverage varies by region, please see 3Mgraphics.com for information about what is offered in your country. Some warranty limitations may apply.
6 The 3M™ MCS™ Warranty is available to certified graphics manufacturers (including PSPs). Covered by the 3MTM MCSTM Warranty: HP Latex Inks for the HP Latex 3100/3500/1500/560/570/365/375/360/370/820/850/210/260/280 Printers; HP LX610 Latex Inks for the HP Latex 600 Printer.
7 Warranty coverage varies by region, please see graphics.averydennison.com for information about what is offered in your country. Some warranty limitations may apply.
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