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HP DesignJet 815MFP
36" wide-format MFPs
- Model815MFP
- Prints36" wide
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- The HP Designjet 815MFP combines monochrome 36-inch printing with color scanning and copying for paper-based AEC workflows.
- Its 2400 x 1200 DPI print quality and stated line accuracy are relevant to technical drawings, but sample files remain the practical test.
- PDF and TIFF scanning support straightforward capture of redlines, legacy plans and marked-up field documents.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 36" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Scan & copy Integrated scanner for digitizing and sharing sets.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
Overview
Built for the work
HP Designjet 815MFP, 2400 x 1200 DPI, HP-GL/2, 24 bit, 300 x 300 DPI, 1 – 10000%, 99 copies
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The HP Designjet 815MFP combines monochrome 36-inch printing with color scanning and copying for paper-based AEC workflows.
- Its 2400 x 1200 DPI print quality and stated line accuracy are relevant to technical drawings, but sample files remain the practical test.
- PDF and TIFF scanning support straightforward capture of redlines, legacy plans and marked-up field documents.
- The listed operating-system and bundled-software support indicate a legacy driver environment that IT should validate before deployment.
- The HP DesignJet T918 36-in is the only named in-family comparison supplied and is listed as discontinued.
The HP Designjet 815MFP is a 36-inch monochrome wide-format printer with color scanning and copying capability for the office still managing paper plans alongside digital files. It suits the practical work of reproducing legacy drawings, scanning marked-up sheets to PDF or TIFF, and producing technical output where fine lines, small annotations and dimensional consistency matter more than presentation color.
Its value is in keeping a modest AEC document workflow moving: scan a contractor’s redline, resize a drawing, make a controlled copy, and return the original to the project file. The machine is not a modern cloud-workflow endpoint, and its bundled software points to an older Windows, Mac and AutoCAD environment. That distinction matters: a plotter that saves thirty seconds per sheet buys little if the file spends four minutes finding a compatible driver.
36" (924 mm)Maximum print width
A0 (33" x 47" (841 x 1189 mm))Maximum print size
+/- 0.2 % / +/- 0.15%Line accuracy
20 sScan time
Where it fits in an AEC document room
This configuration is most credible where black technical drawings remain the primary output and the scanner has a defined job. Its 24-bit color scanning supports the capture of color-coded coordination markups, GIS exhibits and highlighted field redlines, while PDF and TIFF scan formats give document-control staff straightforward files for distribution or archive workflows. The CCD scanner accepts non-abrasive paper, vellum, mylar, sepia, blueprints, plastic film, plastic laminate, foam board and cardboard; it is not intended for dirty, rough, sharp-edged or metal-clamped originals.
The printer supports HP-GL/2 and has Fast Ethernet plus a parallel interface. That makes it a plausible node in an established CAD print environment, particularly one retaining older driver-dependent applications. The trade-off is administrative: the listed supported operating systems and bundled software are legacy-era platforms. IT should validate driver behavior, network segmentation, authentication expectations and scan-file handling before making this the shared departmental device. Security is not an afterthought when scanned permit sets and marked-up construction documents are leaving the paper world.
Output, media and operator reality
For plan production, the 815MFP handles custom widths from 8.3 inches to 42 inches, with a maximum media width of 36 inches. It supports bond, translucent bond, tracing paper, vellum, film, coated papers and selected presentation media. Maximum print length is 598.4 inches, and maximum roll length is 1771.7 inches. The stated 2400 x 1200 DPI print quality and minimum line width of 0.00167 inches are relevant to drawing readability, but neither replaces a sample print of your actual PDF lineweights.
The physical requirement is real: the listed footprint is 79.5 x 33.1 x 59.1 inches, extending to 87.2 inches in maximum dimensions, and the unit weighs 396.8 lbs. Allow room for loading rolls, feeding originals and clearing output—not just a rectangle on a facilities drawing. HP 10, HP 11 and HP 82 consumables are the specified ink families. Confirm supply continuity and service capability locally; an installed-base machine is only productive while its consumables and support path remain practical.
Family position and realistic alternatives
The catalog’s named in-family comparison is the HP DesignJet T918 36-in, which is listed as discontinued. That makes the 815MFP better viewed as an installed-base workflow platform than as a clean progression through a current family ladder. If you are standardizing a fleet, compare the complete workflow—print submission, scan destination, service response and media practice—not merely maximum resolution.
For a same-width cross-brand evaluation, the Canon GP-300 36-in and Canon iPF760 36-in are catalog-listed alternatives. Use the side-by-side comparison to identify specification differences, then test the drawings that cause reprints: dense MEP backgrounds, pale screened civil base maps, small structural callouts and multipage permit sets. The scanner is free only in the sense that the person standing at it is not.
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The read
Choose the HP Designjet 815MFP if your AEC operation needs 36-inch monochrome technical output plus color scanning/copying for paper-heavy legacy drawings, redlines and controlled document capture, and can support its older software environment. Choose a different platform if color printing, contemporary workflow integration, or a clearly current fleet standard is central to the requirement. Buy the machine for the workflow you have, not the one the brochure imagines.
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
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
|---|---|
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2 |
| Internal memory | 256 MB |
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| Media thickness | 0 to 15manufacturer-verified |
| Scanning | Color scanning |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Power consumption | 330 W |
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
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width36"
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN)
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | No |
|---|---|
| Print head | 4 |
| Color depth | 24 bit |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print head nozzles | 304 |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2 |
Performance
| Memory type | 133-MHz ECC SDRAM DIMM |
|---|---|
| Storage media | HDD |
| Internal memory | 256 MB |
| Built-in processor | Intel Pentium 3 |
| Processor frequency | 850 MHz |
| Internal storage capacity | 6 GB |
Paper handling
| Media thickness | 15 mm |
|---|---|
| Custom media sizes | 210 – 1066 mm |
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| Maximum media width | 924 mm |
| Maximum roll length | 1771.7" (45 m) |
| Maximum print length | 598.4" (15.2 m) |
| Standard media sizes | ISO AO, ISO A1, ISO A2, ISO A3, ISO A4, JIS B4, JIS B3, JIS B2, JIS B1 |
| Media types supported | Printer: bright white inkjet paper (bond), translucent bond, natural tracing paper, vellum, clear film, matte film, coated paper, heavyweight coated paper, high-gloss photo paper, semi-gloss photo paper, paper-based semi-gloss, satin poster paper, studio canvas, banners with Tyvek, colorfast adhesive vinyl; scanner: non-abrasive paper, vellum, mylar, sepia, blueprints, plastic film, plastic laminate, foam board, cardboard. (No plywood, stone plates, metal plates or abrasive, dirty, rough, sharp edged, metal clamped, burned surfaces.) |
| Recommended media weight | 210 g/m² |
| Maximum length of sheet media | 1897 mm |
Ports & interfaces
| I/O ports | 1 x 36 pin Centronics (IEEE 1284B) |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| RJ-45 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet interface type | Fast Ethernet |
| Parallel ports quantity | 1 |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 396.8 lbs (180 kg) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 79.5 x 33.1 x 59.1" (2020 x 840 x 1500 mm) |
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 87.2 x 33.1 x 59.1" (2214 x 840 x 1500 mm) |
Power
| Battery type | Lithium-ion |
|---|---|
| Power requirements | 100 – 240 V (± 10%), 50/60 Hz, max. 8 A |
| Power consumption (typical) | 330 W |
Operational conditions
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 – 55 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 18 – 32 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 18 – 32 °C |
| Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing) | 20 – 80% |
Other features
| Typefaces | 136 PostScript Roman |
|---|---|
| Line accuracy | +/- 0.2 % / +/- 0.15% |
| Grayscale levels | 256 |
| Minimum line width | 0.00167" (0.0423 mm) |
| Maximum internal memory | 0.160 GB |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 52 dB |
| Print quality (black, best quality) | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print quality (color, best quality) | 2400 DPI |
Copying
| Copier resize | 1 – 10000% |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| Copy resolution (black text) | 300 x 300 DPI |
| Copy resolution (black graphics) | 300 x 300 dpi |
| Copy resolution (color text and graphics) | 300 DPI |
Scanning
| Scanning | Color scanning |
|---|---|
| Scan time | 20 s |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Scan file formats | PDF, TIFF |
| Enhanced scan resolution | 2400 x 2400 DPI |
| Scan quality (black, best) | 300 DPI |
| Scan quality (color, best) | 300 DPI |
| Optical scanning resolution | 800 x 800 DPI |
| Scan quality (black, draft) | 200 DPI |
| Scan quality (color, draft) | 150 DPI |
| Scan quality (black, normal) | 300 DPI |
| Scan quality (color, normal) | 200 DPI |
Packaging data
| Package weight | 562.2 lbs (255 kg) |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | Printer: Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, Macintosh OS 8.1 or later, AutoCAD 2000, R 13, R 14, for Windows; scanner: Microsoft Windows drivers for HP Designjet 500, 800, 1000 and 5000 series printers |
System requirements
| Compatible operating systems | Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP Mac OS 9.X, Mac OS X |
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Everything that fits the HP DesignJet 815MFP
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
7 ink cartridges · 4 printheads · 84 paper & media items · 3 accessories
HP DesignJet 815MFP ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet 815MFP 36-in — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 7
Printheads 4
Paper & Media 84
Representative image11 Mil Water-Resistant Synthetic BannerRepresentative image180gsm Solvent Satin PE PaperRepresentative image230gsm Special Matte Photo PaperRepresentative image200gsm Special Matte Photo PaperRepresentative image10 Mil Water-resistant Blockout Display FilmRepresentative image5 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adh Vinyl (3" AC)Representative image6 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adhesive PolypropyleneRepresentative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)Representative 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 Sahara Fine Art Paper 140 g/m²-36"/914 mm x 10.7 m large format media
HP Q1733A printing paper Matte 1 sheets White
HP Two-view Cling Film
HP Two-view Cling Film
HP C6033A photo paper High-gloss
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 Vellum Paper-610 mm x 45.7 m (24 in x 150 ft)
HP Q1760A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP fine art paper,vanilla (914 mm roll) large format media
HP Studio Canvas-914 mm x 10.7 m (36 in x 35 ft)
HP Matte Film 610 mm x 38.1 m (24 in x 125 ft)
HP High-gloss White
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 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 Q1904A printing film
HP Q1421A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q1757A printing paper Matte Yellow
HP Q1724A large format media 10.7 m Matt
HP C6573A photo paper White High-gloss
HP Outdoor Paper 145 g/m²-54"/1372 mm x 30.5 m large format media
HP Q1745A large format media 10 m Matte
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 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 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 Q1961A large format media
HP Q1962A large format media
HP Gloss Proofing Paper-50 sht/A3+/330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 in)
HP Q1967A printing paper A3+ (330×483 mm) Matte 100 sheets White
HP Gloss Proofing A2 White
HP Gloss Proofing A1 White
HP Gloss Proofing White
HP Q1968A large format media 30.5 m Matte
HP C7949A large format media 30.5 m Matte
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 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 Studio Canvas 368 g/m²-42"/1067 mm x 10.7 m large format media
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
Questions
Straight answers
Can the HP Designjet 815MFP scan color redlines?
Yes. It has color scanning, 24-bit color depth, and supports PDF and TIFF scan formats. Best scan quality is listed at 300 DPI for color.
What is the largest drawing it can print?
Maximum print size is A0, listed as 33 x 47 inches. Maximum supported media width is 36 inches.
Is it appropriate for CAD plan printing?
It supports HP-GL/2 and lists AutoCAD 2000, R13 and R14 for Windows among bundled software compatibility. Validate present-day application and driver behavior in your own environment.
What originals can the scanner accept?
Supported originals include non-abrasive paper, vellum, mylar, sepia, blueprints, plastic film, plastic laminate, foam board and cardboard. Dirty, rough, sharp-edged, metal-clamped and burned surfaces are excluded.
Which consumables are specified for this machine?
The resolved ink families are HP 10, HP 11 and HP 82. Confirm availability and service arrangements before relying on the device for deadline-critical production.
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