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HP 800ps
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- Model800ps
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Analyst take
- The HP 800ps has a maximum print size of 18" x 63", making it unsuitable for routine full-size plan-set production.
- It uses four colors—black, cyan, magenta, and yellow—in a thermal-inkjet printing system.
- Roll paper and vinyl media support make it relevant for narrow technical sheets, exhibits, and selected graphic applications.
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Overview
Built for the work
HP 800ps, Thermal inkjet, 2400 x 1200 DPI, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, 448 x 1608 mm, Bond paper, Coated paper, Heavy paper, Photo paper, 1799.2" (45.7 m)
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The HP 800ps has a maximum print size of 18" x 63", making it unsuitable for routine full-size plan-set production.
- It uses four colors—black, cyan, magenta, and yellow—in a thermal-inkjet printing system.
- Roll paper and vinyl media support make it relevant for narrow technical sheets, exhibits, and selected graphic applications.
- Its listed connectivity includes USB 2.0, Fast Ethernet, and parallel, so deployment should be checked against the existing network.
- The listed operating-system compatibility is centered on legacy Windows, server, Mac OS X, Citrix, and Linux environments.
- There is no supplied in-family step-up or step-down model to use as a direct family comparison.
At 4:45 p.m., somebody needs a legible color detail, a marked-up field sheet, or a narrow presentation graphic before the meeting starts. The HP 800ps is a color thermal-inkjet printer for that sort of contained wide-format work—not a substitute for a full-size plan-production device.
Its maximum print size is 18″ x 63″, which puts the emphasis on smaller technical sheets, detail strips, exhibits, and color graphics rather than D- or E-size construction sets. It handles roll paper and vinyl media, with four printing colors: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. That gives an AEC office flexibility for ordinary bond output as well as selected coated, photo, and film-based applications. Bottom line: this is a specialist for short-format output, not the machine you park beside the bid-room door for full plan sets.
18" x 63"Maximum print sizeA fit for narrow drawings, details, and graphics rather than full-size plan sheets.
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolutionUseful headroom where small labels and color annotation need close inspection.
1799.2"Maximum roll lengthRoll media supports repeat output without feeding individual sheets.
78"Printer footprintAllow for the unit itself plus working room for loading and collecting media.
Where it fits in an AEC office
This machine makes the most sense where the finished document is narrow enough to match its 18-inch maximum width. Think detail packages, utility sketches, survey exhibits, color-coded coordination sheets, construction signage, and presentation material that does not require full-size sheets. Bond, coated, heavy, and photo paper are listed media types; vinyl media is also supported.
The 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution is relevant when dense labels, linework, and colored markups must remain readable. Resolution alone does not tell you how a drawing will look, of course. Test your actual PDF exports, CAD lineweights, and media before committing a deadline to any printer. Print rooms have enough surprises without discovering one in a legend box.
For consumables, the compatible ink families include HP 10, HP 11, and HP 82. Confirm the exact cartridges and maintenance items required for the configuration in service before ordering supplies.
Bottom line: It fits teams producing smaller technical documents and color graphics, provided 18-inch-wide output matches the real work.
Connectivity and deployment need a hard look
The HP 800ps provides one USB 2.0 port, Fast Ethernet, and one parallel port. Those are workable connection options in an established print environment, but they deserve a proper network and driver review before the printer is attached to a current managed fleet.
The listed operating-system compatibility includes Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003 and Server 2008, Mac OS X v10.5 and v10.6, Citrix XenApp, Citrix XenServer, and Linux. That list is a deployment checkpoint, not a promise that the device will fit every current workstation, authentication policy, or cloud-print workflow. IT should validate driver availability, print-server behavior, file submission, and security controls in the actual environment.
There is no in-family step-up or step-down model in the supplied catalog set. If your work regularly demands 60-inch output, look instead at wider catalog alternatives such as the Canon PRO-6100 60-in or Canon PRO-6600 60-in. They are different machines and should be evaluated against the required sheet size first, not by resolution alone.
Bottom line: The print width is the first decision; network compatibility is the second one that can still ruin your afternoon.
When to choose something else
Do not select the HP 800ps for routine full-size architectural, engineering, or construction drawing sets. Its stated maximum print width is 18 inches. A firm issuing larger permit sheets, bid packages, or full-size field plans needs a wider device and a workflow built around that media size.
It may also be less appropriate where modern operating-system support, centralized user authentication, or current print-management integration is non-negotiable and cannot be validated in testing. Compare the format and interface requirements directly with a wider alternative using the HP 800ps and Canon PRO-6100 60-in comparison. For a broader view of how machines in this class are positioned, see the wide-format class ranking.
Bottom line: Buy this machine for the documents it can physically produce, not for the drawings you hope it might somehow squeeze through.
Related equipment and comparison tools
The read
The HP 800ps is a practical fit only when 18-inch-wide color output is genuinely what the office produces: details, exhibits, narrow graphics, and selected specialty media work. Its roll capability, thermal-inkjet color output, listed paper choices, and vinyl support give it useful range inside that format. The trade-off is plain and non-negotiable: it cannot serve a full-size AEC plan-set workflow. Validate the legacy operating-system and interface requirements with IT, run your own CAD and PDF files, and make the width decision before the deadline makes it for you.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
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Individual dimensions are shown where the specs support them.
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Print technology | Thermal inkjet |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Printing colors | black, cyan, yellow, magentamanufacturer-verified |
| Number of print cartridges | 4manufacturer-verified |
| Maximum print size | 448 x 1608 mm |
| Maximum roll diameter | 8.27" (21 cm) |
manufacturer-verified = checked against the manufacturer’s official datasheet, not aggregator data. Everything else is standards-body / catalog data we consider reliable.
Specifications
Full technical detail
Print technologyThermal inkjet
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
ColorColor
ConnectivityUSB
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Print technology | Thermal inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
Performance
| Product color | Black |
|---|
Paper handling
| Roll paper | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum print size | 448 x 1608 mm |
| Maximum roll length | 1799.2" (45.7 m) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 8.27" (21 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Bond paper, Coated paper, Heavy paper, Photo paper |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet interface type | Fast Ethernet |
| Parallel ports quantity | 1 |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 38" (965.2 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 78" (1981.2 mm) |
| Height | 25.1" (638 mm) |
| Weight | 99 lbs (44.9 kg) |
Power
| Power supply | 150 W |
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Other features
| Vinyl media | Yes |
|---|---|
| Number of power supply units | 1 |
System requirements
| Compatible operating systems | Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate/Professional/Home Premium, Windows Vista Ultimate/Business/Home Premium; Windows XP (32-bit, 64-bit) Professional/Home, Server 2008 (32-bit, 64-bit), Server 2003 (32-bit, 64-bit); Mac OS X v10.5, v10.6; Citrix XenApp; Citrix XenServer; Linux |
|---|
Everything that fits the HP 800ps
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
10 ink cartridges · 4 printheads · 108 paper & media items · 5 accessories
HP 800ps ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP 800ps 63-in — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 10
HP Matte 914 mm x 22.9 m (36 in x 75 ft)
HP 10 Black Ink Cartridge (C4844AE)
HP RC Matte White
HP 82 69-ml Yellow Ink Cartridge
HP 82 69-ml Magenta Ink Cartridge
HP 82 69-ml Cyan Ink Cartridge
HP 82 28-ml Magenta Ink Cartridge print head Thermal inkjet
HP 82 28-ml Cyan Ink Cartridge print head Thermal inkjet
HP 82 28-ml Yellow Ink Cartridge print head Thermal inkjet
HP 10 Black Original Ink CartridgePrintheads 4
Paper & Media 108
Representative image11 Mil Water-Resistant Synthetic BannerRepresentative image180gsm Solvent Satin PE PaperRepresentative image5 Mil Polycarbonate LaminateRepresentative image3 Mil Fusion Finesse Polypropylene LaminateRepresentative image230gsm Special Matte Photo PaperRepresentative image200gsm Special Matte Photo PaperRepresentative image10 Mil Water-resistant Blockout Display FilmRepresentative image10 Mil White Opaque BackerRepresentative image8mil Poster Paper Satin (514)Representative image20LB Engineering Vellum (471)Representative imageWSL 28LB Simple Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (C2S) (448)Representative imageWSL 24LB Simple Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (C2S) (446)
HP Q1733A printing paper Matte 1 sheets White
HP Two-view Cling Film
HP Two-view Cling Film
HP C6568B large format media 45.7 m
HP Q1408A plotter paper
HP Q1430A photo paper Brown, White
HP C6033A photo paper High-gloss
HP High-gloss White
HP C3868A plotter paper 45.7 m 91.4 cm
HP C3869A plotter paper
HP White Matte Polyester Film
HP RC Satin Proofing Paper-914 mm x 22.9 m (36 in x 75 ft)
HP Q1420A photo paper Brown, White
HP C6032A photo paper White Semi-gloss
HP Q1760A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP Matte Film 610 mm x 38.1 m (24 in x 125 ft)
HP C6570C large format media 30.5 m
HP High-gloss White
HP Matte Polypropylene 1372 mm x 22.9 m (54 in x 75 ft)
HP Aquarella Art Paper 240 g/m²-36"/914 mm x 10.7 m large format media
HP Reverse Print Matte Backlit Film
HP C6035A large format media 45.7 m
HP C6036A printing paper Matte White
HP C6567B plotter paper
HP Universal Semi-gloss Photo Paper
HP C3860A printing paper White
HP C6789A large format media 15.2 m
HP C6777A printing film
HP Q1712A large format media 10.6 m
HP Q1718A large format media 10.7 m
HP Clear Film 174 gsm-610 mm x 22.9 m (24 in x 75 ft)
HP C7950A large format media 30.5 m Matte
HP Q1904A printing film
HP Matte Polypropylene 1524 mm x 22.9 m (60 in x 75 ft)
HP Q1421A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q1757A printing paper Matte Yellow
HP Reverse Print Matte Backlit Film
HP Reverse Print Matte Backlit Film
HP Q1724A large format media 10.7 m Matt
HP Q1416A large format media 30.5 m
HP C6573A photo paper White High-gloss
HP Outdoor Paper 145 g/m²-54"/1372 mm x 30.5 m large format media
HP C6787A large format media 15.2 mRepresentative imageHP Heavyweight Coated Paper, 42 in x 100 ft (C6569C)
HP Q1730A large format media 30.5 m
HP White Matte Polyester Film 165 g/m²-54"/1372 mm x 15 m
HP Q1908A printing film
HP C6031A photo paper White Semi-gloss
HP C6571A photo paper White Semi-gloss
HP C3861A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP Adhesive Vinyl 914 mm x 12.2 m (36 in x 40 ft)
HP Productivity Gloss Photo Paper-1067 mm x 30.5 m (42 in x 100 ft)
HP Productivity Gloss Photo Paper-1372 mm x 30.5 m (54 in x 100 ft)
HP Productivity Gloss Photo Paper-1524 mm x 30.5 m (60 in x 100 ft)
HP Productivity Semi-gloss Photo Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft)
HP Productivity Semi-gloss Photo Paper-1067 mm x 30.5 m (42 in x 100 ft)
HP Productivity Semi-gloss Photo Paper-1372 mm x 30.5 m (54 in x 100 ft)
HP Productivity Semi-gloss Photo Paper-1524 mm x 30.5 m (60 in x 100 ft)
HP Q1961A large format media
HP Q1962A large format media
HP Q1967A printing paper A3+ (330×483 mm) Matte 100 sheets White
HP Q1968A large format media 30.5 m Matte
HP C7949A large format media 30.5 m Matte
HP Durable Scrim-1067 mm x 12.2 m (42 in x 40 ft)
HP Durable Scrim 550 g/m²-24"/610 mm x 12.2 m large format media
HP Durable Scrim 550 g/m²-36"/914 mm x 12.2 m large format media
HP Q1902B large format media
HP Q1898B large format media
HP Q1899B large format media
HP Gloss Proofing Paper 173 g/m²-A1+/610 mm x 914 mm-20 sheets large format media
HP Universal Semi-gloss Photo Paper-1270 mm x 30.5 m (50 in x 100 ft)
HP Q6579A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q6580A photo paper Matte
HP Q6581A photo paper
HP Q6583A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q6578A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q6588A large format media Matte
HP Q6596A large format media Matte
HP Durable Display Film
HP Q1441A large format media 45.7 m
HP Q1442A large format media 45.7 m
HP Q1444A printing paper Matte
HP Q1445A printing paper Matte
HP Q7897A large format media 45.7 m
HP Matte Proofing 458 mm x 30.5 m (18 in x 100 ft) printing paper
HP Q8664A printing paper High-gloss 1 sheets White
HP Q8662A printing paper A3+ (330×483 mm) High-gloss 50 sheets White
HP Q8663A large format media 30.5 m High-gloss
HP Aquarella Fine Art Paper-914 mm x 10.7 m (36 in x 35 ft)
HP Aquarella Art Paper-610 mm x 10.7 m (24 in x 35 ft)
HP CG490A large format media 30.5 m Semi-gloss
HP Premium Semi-gloss Proofing Paper-50 sht/A3+/330 mm x 483 mm (13 x 19 in)
HP CG463A large format media 30.5 m Semi-gloss
HP CG462A printing paper Semi-gloss White
HP Vivid White Glossy Polyester Film
HP Vivid White Glossy Polyester Film
Questions
Straight answers
Can the HP 800ps print full-size architectural or engineering plans?
Not as a standard full-size plan printer. Its maximum print size is 18″ x 63″, so it is better suited to narrow drawings, details, exhibits, and graphics.
What media can the HP 800ps handle?
It supports roll paper and vinyl media. Listed paper media types include bond paper, coated paper, heavy paper, and photo paper.
What inks are compatible with the HP 800ps?
Compatible ink families listed for this model include HP 10, HP 11, and HP 82. Confirm the exact cartridge requirement for the installed configuration before purchasing supplies.
Can it connect to a network?
Yes. The listed interfaces include Fast Ethernet, one USB 2.0 port, and one parallel port. IT should confirm driver and print-server behavior in the intended environment.
Will it work with current office computers?
The supplied compatibility list names Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003 and 2008, Mac OS X v10.5 and v10.6, Citrix XenApp, Citrix XenServer, and Linux. Validate the planned workstation and server environment before deployment.
What should I compare if I need wider output?
Start with a 60-inch model such as the Canon PRO-6100 60-in or Canon PRO-6600 60-in. The first question is whether the wider format matches the sheets your team actually issues.
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