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HP DesignJet 130nr
24" technical / CAD plotter
- Model130nr
- Prints24" wide
- Score47/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- The 24-inch roll capability and separate sheet paths suit mixed, intermittent AEC output.
- HP specifies +/- 0.2% line accuracy and a 0.00157-inch minimum line width for detailed technical work.
- One roll feed and a 50-sheet output tray limit unattended plan-set production.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 24" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Yellow.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Analyst score Scores 47/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
HP Designjet 130nr Printer, 2400 x 1200 DPI, Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, 900 pages per month, 6 (1 each cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, light magenta), 70 sheets, 50 sheets
- 245 ft²/hRated speed
- 4Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
Spec Analysis
overall
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The 24-inch roll capability and separate sheet paths suit mixed, intermittent AEC output.
- HP specifies +/- 0.2% line accuracy and a 0.00157-inch minimum line width for detailed technical work.
- One roll feed and a 50-sheet output tray limit unattended plan-set production.
- The 900 pages per month maximum duty cycle calls for restraint in sustained-volume environments.
- Stated Windows and Mac compatibility is from an older generation, so IT validation is essential.
- The HP DesignJet T918 36-in adds wider scanner/MFP capability but is listed as discontinued.
It is 4:45 p.m., someone needs a clean D-size coordination sheet, and the printer cannot turn that request into a small IT project. The HP Designjet 130nr Printer is a compact, 24-inch-class color printer for that sort of office work: single drawings, markups, presentation sheets, and occasional plan output rather than a steady parade of bid sets.
It handles rolls up to 24 inches wide, plus sheets and thicker media through separate paths. That flexibility is useful in a design studio where a bond-paper plan, a coated color board, and a small stack of letter-size documents can all show up before lunch. Its modest monthly duty-cycle rating, one-roll configuration, and 50-sheet output tray set the boundary. This is a workstation printer, not a print-room mule.
24 inMaximum print widthSupports roll media up to 24 inches wide.
2400 x 1200 DPIBest print qualityFor detailed linework and color graphics.
Up to 1.3 min/pageA1 draft line drawingA rated figure; processing and handling still affect job completion time.
900 pages per monthMaximum duty cycleTreat this as a ceiling, not a comfortable everyday target.
Where it earns its desk space
The 130nr makes practical sense for architects, engineers, surveyors, and construction teams that need color drawings without dedicating a room to plotting. HP specifies line accuracy of +/- 0.2% and a minimum line width of 0.00157 inches. In AEC terms, that points to careful review of fine CAD linework and small annotation text before a permit or coordination issue.
The paper paths are the useful part of the design. There is a 70-sheet input tray for everyday documents, a front manual feed, a rear path for media up to 300 g/m2, and a roll feed with an auto cutter. One person can move from a letter-size PDF to a D-size drawing or a heavier presentation sheet without dismantling the office. The trade-off is one roll at a time. If plain bond and coated color output must remain loaded together, somebody is touching media when they should be checking the set.
Bottom line: This machine fits intermittent, varied AEC output better than repetitive multi-set production.
Color work, connectivity, and the old-workflow question
Six printheads—cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, and light magenta—support color presentation output as well as technical drawings. The printer uses dye-based HP Vivera inks and compatible HP 84 and HP 85 ink and printhead families. That makes color-coded MEP coordination drawings, GIS maps, and client review graphics reasonable uses. For production plan sets, however, output speed and single-roll operation matter more than a handsome color ramp.
Network connection is available through Fast Ethernet, with USB 2.0 and parallel ports also present. The supplied driver support listed for this machine is rooted in Windows 2000 through Windows Vista and older Mac OS releases. That is not a minor footnote for IT. A current CAD/BIM environment should confirm driver behavior, network policy fit, and the path from PDF before the printer is assigned deadline work. Its control panel is intentionally simple: status LEDs, three keys, and information icons. Simple is fine—until the job needs diagnosing at the worst possible moment.
Bottom line: Confirm the workflow on your actual network, not on a museum-piece workstation.
Use the estimator as a planning aid for drawing output; allow extra time for file processing, paper loading, and collecting finished sheets.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 245 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
Where it sits in the lineup
The machine’s 41.3 x 21.1 x 8.66-inch closed footprint and 50.7-pound weight suit a small office or project room. It is less appropriate for a central reprographics group, a contractor issuing repeated plan sets, or any team that needs unattended roll switching, high output stacking, scanning, copying, or duplex printing. There is no duplex option, and the unit does not include scanning or copying.
The catalog’s named in-family step-up is the HP DesignJet T918 36-in, a wider scanner/MFP model listed as discontinued. It addresses a different job: larger-format output and document capture, but its discontinuation means buyers should validate support and supply conditions. For a like-width alternative, the comparison with the Canon GP-200 24-in is a sensible starting point. Do not mistake either comparison for a substitute for testing your own PDFs, lineweights, and media.
Bottom line: Buy this for local, mixed-media output—not because the monthly peak looked good on a spreadsheet.
Compare the practical options
The read
The HP Designjet 130nr Printer is a sensible fit when a small AEC team needs occasional D-size color drawings, sheets, and presentation output close to the people doing the work. Its separate media paths and compact size are real advantages. Its one-roll design, limited output capacity, older stated operating-system support, and 900-page maximum monthly duty cycle are equally real limits. Keep HP 84 and HP 85 consumables and the appropriate maintenance supplies in the support plan, then test the files that cause trouble: dense PDFs, screened GIS maps, and fine-line CAD sheets. Bottom line: It is a local drawing printer, not the answer to a Friday-afternoon plan-set rush.
Spec analysis
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Internal memory | 64 MB |
| Maximum print size | A1 (594 x 841 mm) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 3.94" (10 cm) |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Power consumption | 65 W |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width24"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | 6 (1 each cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, light magenta) |
| Printing colors | Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum duty cycle | 900 pages per month |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print head nozzles | 304 |
| Print speed (imperial) | 245 ft²/hr |
| Color printing technology | HP Color Layering technology, PhotoRET IV |
| Print time color line drawing (draft, A1) | Up to 1.3 min/page |
| Print speed (color image, draft quality, coated paper) | 22.8 m²/hr 245.3 ft²/hr |
Performance
| Internal memory | 64 MB |
|---|---|
| Built-in processor | Impala 2 ASIC |
| Processor frequency | 16 MHz |
Paper handling
| Media handling | 70-sheet input tray, front manual single-sheet feed, rear manual path for thick media, standard roll feed with auto cutter |
|---|---|
| Paper handling | 70-sheet input tray, single-sheet manual feed, single-sheet rear path for thick media, standard roll feed; 50-sheet output tray |
| Roll top margin | 0.197" (5 mm) |
| Print margin roll | 0.197" (5 mm) |
| Custom media sizes | Tray 1: 76 x 142 to 457 x 610 mm; manual sheet feed: 110 x 205 to 625 x 1625 mm; rear path: 110 x 205 to 625 x 1625 mm; roll feed: up to 609 mm (by rear path) |
| Maximum print size | A1 (594 x 841 mm) |
| Maximum media width | 625 mm |
| Maximum paper trays | 1 |
| Maximum roll length | 598.4" (15.2 m) |
| Duplex print options | None |
| Maximum print length | 598.4" (15.2 m) |
| Standard media sizes | A1, A1+, A2, A3, A4, B2, B3, B4, envelopes |
| Maximum roll diameter | 3.94" (10 cm) |
| Media types supported | Bond and coated paper (coated, heavyweight coated, plain), photo (gloss, high-gloss, semi-gloss, satin, matte), proofing (high-gloss contract, semi-gloss contract, matte) |
| Print margin cut-sheet | 5 x 12 x 5 x 5 |
| Recommended media weight | Tray 1: 65 – 150; manual single-sheet feed: 65 – 150; rear path: up – 300; roll feed: 65 – 150 |
| Media weights by paper path | Tray 1: 65 to 150 g/m2; manual single-sheet feed: 65 to 150 g/m2; rear path: up to 300 g/m2; roll feed: 65 to 150 g/m2 |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A1, A2, A3, A4 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0…B9) | B2 |
| Maximum length of sheet media | 1625 mm |
| Paper handling standard/input | 70-sheet input tray, single-sheet manual feed, single-sheet rear path for thick media, standard roll feed |
| Paper handling standard/output | 50-sheet output tray |
| Media thickness (by paper path) | Tray 1: up to 8 mil; envelopes: up to 15 mil; rear tray: up to 15 mil; manual sheet feed: up to 8 mil; roll media: up to 8 mil |
| Media sizes supported (imperial) | Letter, legal, tabloid, executive, C, D, C+, D+, envelopes, banners |
| Recommended media weight (imperial) | 17 to 56 lb |
| Non-printable area roll media (imperial) | 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 in |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| I/O ports | 1 parallel, 1 USB 2.0, 1 EIO |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| RJ-45 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet interface type | Fast Ethernet |
| Parallel ports quantity | 1 |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 50.7 lbs (23 kg) |
|---|---|
| Size (imperial) | 41.3" |
| Weight (imperial) | 50.7 lb |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 41.3 x 21.1 x 8.66" (1050 x 535 x 220 mm) |
| Pallet weight (imperial) | 540 lbs |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 47.2 x 43.3 x 82.6" (1200 x 1100 x 2098 mm) |
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 41.3 x 40.2 x 8.66" (1050 x 1020 x 220 mm) |
| Product dimensions when open (LxWxD) | 41.3" |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) | 47.2 x 43.3 x 82.6" |
Power
| Power requirements | Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC (± 10%) auto range, 50/60 Hz (± 3 Hz), 2 amp maximum |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (active) | 65 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 65 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
| Safety | IEC 950-compliant, EU LVD and EN60950 compliant, Russia VNIIS, Poland ELTEST |
|---|---|
| Ink drop | 4 pl |
| Typefaces | None |
| Control panel | 2 LEDs for status: Power, Attention; 3 keys: Power, Cancel, OK; display area containing information icons |
| Line accuracy | +/- 0.2 % |
| Driver updates | Latest driver upgrade information available on http:// |
| Line width minimum | 0.002 in |
| Minimum line width | 0.00157" (0.0400 mm) |
| Printer management | HP Designjet System Maintenance |
| Roll maximum input | 1 |
| Acoustic power emissions | 6.2 B(A) |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 50 dB |
| Minimum system requirements | Windows 2000 Server (with latest SP), 2000 Professional (with latest SP), XP Professional SP2, Intel Pentium III/AMD Athlon 1.5 GHz or higher, 1 GB RAM per CPU, 40 GB hard drive, 1280 x 768 16-bit color display, DVD-ROM drive Windows 2000 Server (with latest SP), 2000 Professional (with latest SP), XP Professional SP2, Intel Pentium IV 2.5 GHz or higher, 2 GB RAM per printer, 120 GB Serial ATA hard drive, 1280 x 768 16-bit color display, DVD-ROM drive iMac G3, G4, G5 dual processor, iBook, PowerBook, eMac; Mac (OS 9.1, OS X v 10.1.5), 128 MB RAM, 100 MB available hard disk space |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Compliance for Class B products, Class A when connected to LANs, EU (EMC Directive) |
| JetDirect Compatible Products | Y |
| Compatible ink types, supplies | Dye-based HP Vivera inks |
| Maximum media length (imperial) | 64" |
| Maximum print length (imperial) | 50 ft |
| Acoustic power emissions (standby) | 54 dB |
| Print quality (black, best quality) | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print quality (color, best quality) | 2400 DPI |
| Print quality (black, draft quality) | 600 DPI |
| Acoustic pressure emissions (standby) | 37 dB(A) |
| Media sizes standard (imperial rolls) | 3 to 24.6-in wide sheets, up to 24-in rolls |
| Non-printable area (imperial cut-sheet) | 0.2 x 0.47 x 0.2 x 0.2 in |
| Print resolution (color, normal quality) | 600 x 1200 DPI |
| Minimum system requirements for Macintosh | iMac G3, G4, G5 dual processor, iBook, PowerBook, eMac; Mac (OS 9.1, OS X v 10.1.5), 128 MB RAM, 100 MB available hard disk space |
| Print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 1.7 ppm |
Logistics data
| Pallet weight | 540.1 lbs (245 kg) |
|---|---|
| Quantity per pallet | 8 pc(s) |
Packaging data
| Package weight | 81.1 lbs (36.8 kg) |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | HP Designjet drivers for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh |
| Package weight (imperial) | 81.2 lbs |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 46.9 x 21.5 x 19.4" (1192 x 545 x 493 mm) |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 46.9 x 21.5 x 19.5" |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
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System requirements
| Browser supported | Windows: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and above; Mac OS 9: Netscape 7.0.2 and above, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 and above; Mac OS X: Netscape 7.0.2 and above, Microsoft Internet Explorer (5.2.3 and above, Safari 1.0 and above) |
|---|---|
| Compatible operating systems | Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, Server 2003, Windows Vista; Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS 9.2, Mac OS X v 10.1.5, Mac OS X v 10.2.2 or higher, Mac OS X v 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5 |
Input & output capacity
| Total input capacity | 70 sheets |
|---|---|
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 100 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet 130nr
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
17 ink cartridges · 8 printheads · 68 paper & media items · 5 accessories
HP DesignJet 130nr ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet 130nr 24-in — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 17
HP 110/120/130 Auto Roll Feed
HP Premium Plus Gloss 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft) White
HP 85 28-ml Cyan Ink Cartridge
HP 85 69-ml Light Cyan Ink Cartridge
HP 84 ink cartridge 3 pc(s) Original Photo black
HP 85 ink cartridge 3 pc(s) Original Cyan
HP 85 ink cartridge 3 pc(s) Original Light Cyan
HP 85 ink cartridge 3 pc(s) Original Light magenta
HP 85 ink cartridge 3 pc(s) Original Yellow
HP 85 ink cartridge 3 pc(s) Original Magenta
HP Everyday Designed Mastercarton White Gloss
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)
HP 84 69-ml Black Ink Cartridge print head Thermal inkjet
HP 85 69-ml Yellow Ink Cartridge print head Thermal inkjet
HP 85 28-ml Magenta Ink Cartridge
HP 85 69-ml Light Magenta Ink CartridgePrintheads 8
Paper & Media 68
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 98gsm/26# Coated Matte Paper (DMPG98)Representative imageMagic 4mil Inkjet Clear Film w/ Side Stripe (DMCF4HPS)Representative image4mil DM Inkjet Film (7924D)Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)Representative image3mil DM Inkjet Film (703D)Representative image4mil Inkjet Clear Film (497)Representative image4mil Inkjet Clear Film w/ Side Stripe (34849)
HP Premium Papier A4 printing paper
HP C6951A photo paper
HP C6568B large format media 45.7 m
HP C3869A plotter paper
HP Q1420A photo paper Brown, White
HP C6821A printing paper A3 (297×420 mm) Gloss 50 sheets White
HP Semi-gloss Proofing Paper-50 sht/A3+/330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 in)
HP C6035A large format media 45.7 m
HP C6567B plotter paper
HP C6818A printing paper A4 (210×297 mm) Gloss 50 sheets White
HP C6832A photo paper
HP Q1786A photo paper White
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 Premium Inkjet 50 sht/A4/210 x 297 mm 50 sheets
HP Q2519A photo paper
HP Premium Plus High-gloss A3 White
HP Q5486A photo paper Black, Blue, White
HP Q5487A photo paper Black, Blue, White
HP Q5489A photo paper
HP Q5491A photo paper
HP Q5492A photo paper Matte
HP Q6544A printing paper Matte Black, Blue, White
HP Q1441A large format media 45.7 m
HP Q1442A large format media 45.7 m
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 Advanced Paper 80 g/m²-A4/210 x 297 mm/500 sht printing paper
HP Glossy Photo Paper-20 sht/A3/297 x 420 mm
HP Q8049A large format media 30.5 m
HP Advanced Satin-matt A3+ White Satin-matte
HP Advanced Glossy A3+ White Gloss
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 Premium Plus High-gloss Photo Paper-20 sht/A4/210 x 297 mm
HP Premium Plus High-gloss Photo Paper-20 sht/A4/210 x 297 mm
HP Premium Plus High-gloss Photo Paper-20 sht/A4/210 x 297 mm
HP Premium Plus High-gloss Photo Paper-20 sht/A4/210 x 297 mm
HP Everyday Semi-gloss Photo Paper-100 sht/A4/210 x 297 mm
HP Q1446A plotter paper 45 m 42 cm
HP Everyday Semi-gloss Photo Paper-100 sht/A4/210 x 297 mm
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 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
Questions
Straight answers
What AEC work is the HP Designjet 130nr Printer best suited to?
It suits occasional color CAD drawings, coordination sheets, GIS maps, presentation output, and mixed sheet-and-roll work up to 24-inch roll width. Its media paths also accommodate heavier media through the rear path.
Can it handle D-size drawings?
Yes. The supported imperial media sizes include D and D+, and the maximum print size is A1 at 23 x 33 inches. Roll media is supported up to 24 inches wide.
Is this a good printer for daily bid-set production?
Usually no. HP lists a maximum duty cycle of 900 pages per month, one roll input, and a 50-sheet output tray. Those are better aligned with local office output than repeated, unattended plan-set runs.
Does it scan or copy drawings?
No scanning or copying capability is listed. Firms that need to capture redlines, legacy plans, or as-builts need a separate scanning workflow or a scanner/MFP device.
What should IT test before deploying it?
Test actual CAD and PDF files, driver behavior, and network connection through Fast Ethernet or USB 2.0. The stated compatible operating systems are older Windows and Mac releases, so current-environment support should be confirmed before relying on it.
Which consumable families apply to this printer?
Compatible ink and printhead families listed for the machine include HP 84 and HP 85. Compatible maintenance supplies are also listed, and the printer uses dye-based HP Vivera inks.
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