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HP DesignJet 130r
24" color graphics & photo printer
- Model130r
- Prints24" wide
- Score50/100
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Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- The HP Designjet 130r supports up to 24-inch rolls and media up to 25 inches wide.
- Its stated 0.00157-inch minimum line width and +/- 0.2% line accuracy are relevant starting points for CAD drawing tests.
- One roll position, a 70-sheet input tray, and a 50-sheet output tray suit local office output better than large collated plan sets.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 24" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Ink platform Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow.
- Analyst score Scores 50/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
HP Designjet 130r Printer, Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow, 6 (1 each cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, light magenta), 70 sheets, 50 sheets, 70 sheets, 50 sheets
Spec Analysis
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The HP Designjet 130r supports up to 24-inch rolls and media up to 25 inches wide.
- Its stated 0.00157-inch minimum line width and +/- 0.2% line accuracy are relevant starting points for CAD drawing tests.
- One roll position, a 70-sheet input tray, and a 50-sheet output tray suit local office output better than large collated plan sets.
- The rear manual path handles media up to 300 g/m², giving occasional presentation boards a practical route.
- Its listed operating-system support is legacy-oriented, so current network and driver validation is essential.
- It has no stated scanning or copying capability; the HP DesignJet T918 36-in is the listed in-family alternative where an MFP configuration matters.
For a small design office, the useful wide-format printer is often the one that can move from a D-size permit sheet to a coated presentation graphic without turning the corner of the studio into a print room. The HP Designjet 130r is built around that compact, 24-inch-roll workflow: CAD drawings, marked-up PDFs, project exhibits, and occasional color boards rather than unattended plan-set production.
Its six-ink dye-based system uses black, cyan, light cyan, light magenta, magenta, and yellow. That extra pair of light inks matters most in smooth renderings and photographic material, where the cyan edge of a pale sky can otherwise show its steps. For AEC linework, the more consequential specifications are its listed minimum line width of 0.00157 in and line accuracy of +/- 0.2%.
25"Maximum media widthRoll feed supports up to 24" (610 mm).
Up to 1.3 min/pageA1 draft line drawingManufacturer-rated draft timing.
+/- 0.2 %Line accuracy
50.7 lbPrinter weight
Where it fits in an AEC office
The 130r makes practical sense for architects, engineers, surveyors, and construction teams that need regular in-house check plots and color communication pieces up to 24 inches wide. A standard roll feed with auto cutter supports drawings and banners, while the 70-sheet input tray can keep letter, tabloid, and D-size office documents close at hand. The rear manual path accepts media up to 300 g/m², providing a credible route for heavier presentation stock when a project review needs more than ordinary bond.
There is no duplex option, only one roll position, and a 50-sheet output tray. Those are not defects in a small-office machine; they are boundaries. Mixed-size bid sets, large distribution runs, and work that needs dependable collation will require more operator attention than a production-oriented device. The listed maximum print length is 50 ft, but the productive question remains how frequently staff must interrupt work for media changes and collection.
Estimate rated plot time for a run, then allow practical time for loading, cutting, and sorting 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.
Color, media, and drawing detail
HP specifies PhotoRET IV and Colour Layering technology, with best-quality output listed at 2400 x 1200 DPI for black and 2400 DPI for color. Those figures describe addressability, not a promise that every PDF, CAD driver, or paper will render identically. We do not have measured ICC gamut data for this model, so there is no honest basis to claim a color-space advantage. What is established is a six-color dye-ink configuration and support for bond, coated, photo, and proofing media.
For drawings, test the firm’s smallest annotation text, screening patterns, and color-coded utilities on its normal bond before standardizing settings. For color-sensitive boards, profile discipline and the selected media matter more than a resolution figure alone. Consumables include HP 84 and HP 85 inks and corresponding printheads, along with listed HP maintenance supplies.
Connectivity and fleet reality
The supplied driver support is explicitly tied to Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, plus older Mac OS versions. That is a material IT consideration in a current AEC environment, not a footnote. The printer has a USB port and embedded web server but no built-in Ethernet LAN; it is JetDirect-compatible, with listed Jetdirect print-server accessories. Confirm driver, security, authentication, and network support against the actual workstation and document-management environment before committing it to shared use.
Scanning and copying are not part of this printer’s stated configuration. Firms converting legacy drawings, copying field redlines, or consolidating a print/scan counter should look beyond it. The listed in-family alternative, the discontinued HP DesignJet T918 36-in, is wider and includes scanner/MFP capability, making it the more relevant comparison where document capture is central. For a same-width cross-brand comparison, use the 130r and Canon GP-200 24-in comparison tool.
Related evaluation tools
HP DesignJet T918 36-inWider, scanner-equipped in-family alternative listed in the catalog.Canon GP-200 24-inA current 24-inch cross-brand comparison point.Wide-format class rankingReview this printer’s position within its catalog class.How we evaluate printersRead the editorial framework behind workflow comparisons.
The read
The HP Designjet 130r is a focused 24-inch office printer for modest-volume drawings and occasional higher-impact color output, especially where physical footprint and flexible sheet handling matter. It is less appropriate for network-heavy current IT estates, scan/copy workflows, multiple-roll operation, or sustained plan-set production. Its capability is best judged by a live test of the firm’s PDF and CAD files on its ordinary bond and chosen coated stock—not by resolution alone. For a compact single-user or closely managed local workflow, it remains a specific, understandable fit; for a shared AEC production queue, its operational limits arrive quickly.
Spec analysis
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow |
|---|---|
| Internal memory | 64 MB |
| Maximum roll diameter | 3.94" (10 cm) |
| Ethernet | No |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Max print width24"
ColorColor
ConnectivityUSB
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Print head | 6 (1 each cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, light magenta) |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow |
| Print head nozzles | 304 |
| Print speed (imperial) | 245 ft²/hr |
| Color printing technology | HP Colour 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 610 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 (letter, legal, tabloid, C, D, D+, 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| 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 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 |
|---|
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 |
| Embedded web server | Yes |
| 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
| 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) | 70.7 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; Raster driver for Mac OS (v9.x, v10.1, v10.2, v10.3) |
Input & output capacity
| Total input capacity | 70 sheets |
|---|---|
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 70 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet 130r
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
17 ink cartridges · 9 printheads · 43 paper & media items · 5 accessories
HP DesignJet 130r ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet 130r 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 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 84 69-ml Light Cyan 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 9
Paper & Media 43
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 Q1420A photo paper Brown, White
HP C6035A large format media 45.7 m
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 Q5486A photo paper Black, Blue, White
HP Q5487A photo paper Black, Blue, White
HP Q5489A photo paper
HP Q5491A photo paper
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 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 Q1446A plotter paper 45 m 42 cm
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 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 130r most suited to?
It fits local check plots, permit drawings, marked-up PDFs, project exhibits, GIS-style color output, and occasional presentation sheets up to 24-inch roll width. Its media paths also support individual heavier sheets through the rear path.
Can it handle D-size drawings?
Yes. D is included among the supported standard media sizes, and the printer supports roll media up to 24 inches wide. Confirm the intended drawing length and margins in the driver for the actual sheet format.
Is this a good choice for high-volume bid-set printing?
Usually not. It has one roll input, no duplex option, and a 50-sheet output tray, so roll changes, sorting, and collection remain operator tasks during larger sets.
Does the printer connect directly to Ethernet?
No built-in Ethernet LAN is listed. It has USB and an embedded web server, is JetDirect-compatible, and listed Jetdirect print-server accessories may address some shared-network requirements; IT should validate the intended configuration.
Can it scan old plans or copy redlines?
No scanning or copying function is stated for this printer. A separate wide-format scanner or an MFP-oriented device is needed for those workflows.
Which consumables should a buyer confirm are available?
The resolved consumables list includes HP 84 and HP 85 ink and printhead families, plus HP maintenance supplies. Confirm the exact color and printhead configuration required by the installed unit before ordering.
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