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HP DesignJet 111
24" technical / CAD plotter
- Model111
- Prints24" wide
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Analyst take
- The HP DesignJet 111 is a 24-inch, print-only color plotter with a maximum print size of 24 by 42 inches.
- Its stated +/- 0.2% line accuracy and 0.002-inch minimum line width are relevant to detailed CAD output.
- One roll can be loaded at a time, so changing between bond and presentation media requires operator attention.
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Overview
Built for the work
HP Designjet 111, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, 610 x 1067 mm, Bond paper, Coated paper, Glossy paper, Photo paper, A1, A2, A3, A4, B2, B3, B4, 0.20 mm
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The HP DesignJet 111 is a 24-inch, print-only color plotter with a maximum print size of 24 by 42 inches.
- Its stated +/- 0.2% line accuracy and 0.002-inch minimum line width are relevant to detailed CAD output.
- One roll can be loaded at a time, so changing between bond and presentation media requires operator attention.
- No USB port or Ethernet LAN is listed, making interface planning essential before deployment.
- The catalog-listed HP DesignJet T918 36-in is a discontinued wider scanner/MFP, not a direct print-only equivalent.
It is late afternoon, a permit sheet needs to leave the office, and somebody needs a clean 24-inch plot rather than a debate about the printer. The HP DesignJet 111 is a compact, print-only color plotter for that sort of occasional AEC output: drawings, marked-up PDFs, coordination plans, and presentation material up to 24 inches wide.
Its appeal is straightforward. It handles a single roll, prints in black, cyan, magenta, and yellow, and specifies line accuracy of +/- 0.2% with a minimum line width of 0.002 inches. That gives CAD users useful reference points for fine detail and dimensional work. The catch is the connection setup: there is no USB port and no Ethernet LAN. This is not a machine to drop into a modern shared-print environment without checking the host and interface plan first.
24" x 42"Maximum print sizeFits common 24-inch-wide AEC plotting needs.
+/- 0.2%Line accuracyA stated reference for dimension-sensitive drawing output.
0.002"Minimum line widthRelevant when dense CAD layers and small annotations are involved.
1Roll inputOne loaded roll means media changes remain an operator task.
Where it fits in an AEC office
The DesignJet 111 fits a small architecture studio, field office, engineering team, or department that needs wide-format color output but does not need scanning, copying, or unattended multi-roll production. Its maximum print size is 24 by 42 inches, so it is aimed at smaller plan formats rather than 36-inch construction-document workflows.
Bond, coated, glossy, and photo papers are listed for the paper tray, and proofing paper is supported. That gives a team room to move between ordinary drawing output and color review material. A civil engineer printing a color-coded utility exhibit and an architect checking a presentation layout have different paper needs. The printer can accommodate both categories, within its listed media limits.
Its 41 by 19.5 by 8.66-inch dimensions and 50.7-pound weight also make it plausible for a local office location rather than a dedicated reprographics room. At 50 dB acoustic pressure emissions, it still deserves a sensible spot. Nobody needs a plotter humming beside a conference call when the deadline is already doing enough damage.
Bottom line: This is for localized 24-inch printing, not a central plan-room queue.
The workflow limitation is the interface, not the paper
The machine has one parallel port but no USB port and no Ethernet LAN. That matters more than a brochure-friendly resolution figure. Before placing it near a design team, IT should confirm how the printer will be attached, which workstation or print host will support it, and who owns that connection when the host is replaced.
The listed compatible operating systems include Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003 and 2008, Novell NetWare, Mac OS X v10.4 through v10.6, and Citrix environments. Mac compatibility is listed. Those are useful facts for an existing environment, but they are not a promise of support for a newer operating system. Treat driver validation as a pre-installation task, not an afterthought at 4:45 p.m.
The printer carries 64 MB of internal memory and a 16 MHz processor. For simple local jobs, that is the configuration supplied. For heavier PDF queues, mixed-size sets, or a shared office workflow, confirm the actual submission path and test representative files.
Bottom line: Buy the connection plan before assuming this is a network plotter.
Family context and consumables
The provided catalog does not identify a lower in-family model for comparison. The listed in-family alternative is the HP DesignJet T918 36-in, which the catalog identifies as discontinued and describes as a 36-inch scanner/MFP. That is a materially different proposition: wider output plus scan/copy capability, rather than a compact print-only device.
For the DesignJet 111, the resolved compatible ink families include HP 11 and HP 82. Compatible media include HP Matte Film 610 mm x 38.1 m (24 in x 125 ft), HP Premium Gloss 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft), and the listed HP paper families. Confirm the precise consumable configuration against the installed unit before ordering; older wide-format fleets have a talent for making assumptions expensive.
If a buyer is comparing 24-inch alternatives, use the side-by-side comparison with the Canon GP-200 24-in and review the 24-inch class ranking. The catalog record supplied for the DesignJet 111 does not establish its lifecycle status, so availability, service coverage, and parts support should be checked locally.
Bottom line: The T918 is a wider, discontinued MFP alternative, not a like-for-like replacement.
Continue the evaluation
The read
The HP DesignJet 111 makes sense when the job is a local, occasional 24-inch color plot and the office can support its legacy-style connection requirements. Its stated 24 by 42-inch maximum print size, single-roll input, print-only design, and lack of Ethernet LAN set the boundary clearly. It may be less appropriate for a construction office producing large mixed-media sets, a shared network print room, or any team that needs scan/copy work. Check interface compatibility first. Then check service and consumables. The drawing can wait; a dead connection cannot.
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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The specs that decide it
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
|---|---|
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Internal memory | 64 MB |
| Maximum print size | 610 x 1067 mm |
| Media thickness | 0.20 mm |
| Maximum roll diameter | 3.94" (10 cm) |
| Ethernet | No |
| Power consumption | 45 W |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Max print width24"
ColorColor
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Print head nozzles | 304 |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
Performance
| Internal memory | 64 MB |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 16 MHz |
Paper handling
| Media thickness | 0.20 mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum print size | 610 x 1067 mm |
| Maximum media width | 610 mm |
| Maximum roll length | 598.4" (15.2 m) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 3.94" (10 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Bond paper, Coated paper, Glossy paper, Photo paper |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A1, A2, A3, A4 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0…B9) | B2, B3, B4 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port | No |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Parallel ports quantity | 1 |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 50.7 lbs (23 kg) |
|---|---|
| Size (imperial) | 24" |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 41 x 19.5 x 8.66" (1042 x 495 x 220 mm) |
Power
| Power consumption (off) | 0.1 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 12 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 45 W |
Operational conditions
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 – 55 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 59 – 86 °F |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 – 95% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 – 30 °C |
Other features
| Functions | |
|---|---|
| Line accuracy | +/- 0.2% |
| Proofing paper | Yes |
| Line width minimum | 0.04 mm |
| Roll maximum input | 1 |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 50 dB |
| Maximum media length (imperial) | 64" |
| Print quality (black, best quality) | 1200 x 600 DPI |
| Print quality (color, best quality) | 1200 DPI |
Packaging data
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 46.9 x 21.5 x 17.8" (1192 x 545 x 453 mm) |
|---|---|
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 46.9 x 21.5 x 17.8" |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
|---|
System requirements
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
|---|---|
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 7 Ultimate/Professional/Home Premium; Windows Vista Ultimate/Business/Home Premium; Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit, 64-bit) Professional/Home, Server 2008 (32-bit, 64-bit), Server 2003 (32-bit, 64-bit); Novell NetWare 5.x, 6.x; Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5, v10.6; Citrix XenApp; Citrix XenServer |
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet 111
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 · 76 paper & media items · 2 accessories
HP DesignJet 111 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet 111 24-in — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 10
HP 1xx/5xx 24-in Stand and Bin Q1246B Black Printer Multimedia cart
HP Premium Gloss 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft)
Greenman H11C Cyan Ink Cartridge
Greenman H11M Magenta Ink Cartridge
Greenman H11Y Yellow Ink Cartridge
HP 82 2-pack 69-ml Black Ink Cartridges print head Thermal inkjet
HP 82 69-ml Black Ink Cartridge
HP 11 Magenta Original Ink Cartridge
HP 11 Yellow Original Ink Cartridge
HP 11 Cyan Original Ink CartridgePrintheads 4
Paper & Media 76
Representative image5 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adh Vinyl (3" AC)Representative imageHP Universal Gloss Photo Paper
HP Universal Coated PaperRepresentative imageHP Universal Bond Paper, 4-packRepresentative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 4-packRepresentative imageMagic 36LB Heavyweight Coated Inkjet Paper (JS036)Representative imageMagic 98gsm/26# Coated Matte Paper (DMPG98)Representative imageMagic 4mil Inkjet Clear Film w/ Side Stripe (DMCF4HPS)Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)
HP C6568B large format media 45.7 m
HP Q1408A plotter paper
HP Q1430A photo paper Brown, White
HP C3868A plotter paper 45.7 m 91.4 cm
HP C3869A plotter paper
HP Q1420A photo paper Brown, White
HP Matte Film 610 mm x 38.1 m (24 in x 125 ft)
HP C6570C large format media 30.5 mRepresentative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 36 in x 300 ft (C6810A)
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 Q1421A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q1416A large format media 30.5 mRepresentative imageHP Heavyweight Coated Paper, 42 in x 100 ft (C6569C)
HP Universal Semi-Gloss Photo Paper
HP Q1956A large format media 67.5 m
HP Heavyweight Coated 1524 mm x 68.5 m (60 in x 225 ft) large format media Matte
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 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 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 Q7971A printing paper Semi-gloss 1 sheets White
HP Q7970A printing paper A3+ (330×483 mm) Semi-gloss 50 sheets White
HP Universal Bond Paper 841 mm x 91.4 m large format media 3598.4" (91.4 m)
HP Q8004A large format media 91.4 m
HP Q8049A large format media 30.5 m
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 Q8910A printing paper Semi-gloss 1 sheets White
HP Prof Semi-gloss Contract Proofing Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 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 CG459A photo paper Matte
HP Premium Matte Photo Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft) large format media
HP CG463A large format media 30.5 m Semi-gloss
HP CG462A printing paper Semi-gloss White
HP Q1446A plotter paper 45 m 42 cm
HP Cockle-free Heavyweight Coated Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft)
HP Cockle-free Heavyweight Coated Paper-1067 mm x 30.5 m (42 in x 100 ft)
HP CG884A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP CG885A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP Cockle-free Heavyweight Coated Paper-610 mm x 30.5 m (24 in x 100 ft)
HP Cockle-free Coated Paper-610 mm x 45.7 m (24 in x 150 ft)
HP CG892A large format media
HP CG889A large format media 45.7 m
HP CG890A plotter paper
HP CG891A large format media 45 m
HP Premium Gloss 25 sht/A3+/330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 in) White
HP Premium Gloss 20 sht/A2+/458 x 610 mm (18 x 24 in)
HP Premium Satin 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft) White
HP Premium Satin 25 sht/A3+/330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 in) White
HP Premium Satin 20 sht/A2+/458 x 610 mm (18 x 24 in) White
HP CG459B photo paper White Matte
Questions
Straight answers
What AEC work is the HP DesignJet 111 suited to?
It suits local 24-inch plotting of drawings, marked-up PDFs, coordination plans, and color review material. Its maximum print size is 24 by 42 inches.
Can the HP DesignJet 111 be used as a network plotter?
No Ethernet LAN is listed, and no USB port is listed. It has one parallel port, so the office should verify the required host, interface, and driver arrangement before installation.
Does it scan or copy plans?
No. The listed function is print only, so scan/copy workflows require separate equipment.
How does it compare with the HP DesignJet T918 36-in?
The catalog lists the HP DesignJet T918 36-in as a discontinued 36-inch scanner/MFP. The DesignJet 111 is a 24-inch print-only machine, so the two fit different workflow needs.
What media can it handle?
Listed paper-tray media types include bond, coated, glossy, and photo paper. The maximum media width is 24 inches, maximum media thickness is 0.008 inches, and one roll is supported.
Which consumables are listed as compatible?
Resolved compatible ink families include HP 11 and HP 82. The supplied catalog also lists compatible HP media and maintenance items; verify the exact installed configuration before ordering.
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