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HP DesignJet H45100
wide-format inkjet printer
- ModelH45100
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Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
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Analyst take
- The H45100 is a roll-fed graphics and signage printer, not a drawing plotter.
- It handles banner vinyl, adhesive vinyl, canvas, paper and backlit film from 24 to 54 in wide.
- Media runs up to 96 in long — sized for banners and full-height panels, not D-size sheets.
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Overview
Built for the work
HP DesignJet H45100 EU Printer, Roll-fed materials such as banner vinyl, adhesive vinyl, canvas, paper, and backlit film, CE, Input voltage: 200 to 240 V ac, single phase, 50/60 Hz, 16 A max, CE, 24 to 54 in wide; up to 96 in long, 7-in color touchscreen
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The H45100 is a roll-fed graphics and signage printer, not a drawing plotter.
- It handles banner vinyl, adhesive vinyl, canvas, paper and backlit film from 24 to 54 in wide.
- Media runs up to 96 in long — sized for banners and full-height panels, not D-size sheets.
- It runs on HP 788 inks with a broad catalog of photo papers, films and large-format media.
- It requires a 200 to 240 V single-phase circuit rated to 16 A — plan the electrical before install.
- For monochrome drawing production, a drawing-oriented device fits the workflow and running cost far better.
Here’s the thing you need to understand before you shortlist this printer: the HP DesignJet H45100 is not a plot machine. It’s a signage-and-graphics press wearing the DesignJet badge. If you walked in expecting a device to crank out bid sets on bond, stop here.
What it actually does is print wide onto vinyl, canvas, banner stock and backlit film. That’s a different job entirely. Think presentation boards, site signage, backlit renderings for a lobby wall — not the D-size drawing pile stacking up before a 4:45 permit deadline.
24 to 54 in wideMedia widthroll-fed, up to 96 in long
7-in color touchscreenControl panel
200 to 240 V ac, single phase, 50/60 Hz, 16 A maxPowerneeds a dedicated circuit — not a wall outlet afterthought
CESafety
What it's built to print
The media list tells the whole story. Banner vinyl, adhesive vinyl, canvas, paper and backlit film — all roll-fed. This is a graphics engine. The kind of thing a firm buys when it produces its own display boards and site signage in-house instead of farming it out to a sign shop across town.
Rolls run 24 to 54 in wide and up to 96 in long. That long dimension matters. A 96-in run is a vertical banner or a full-height backlit panel, not a drawing. If your output tray is feeding a construction trailer, this isn’t your machine. If it’s feeding a client presentation, now we’re talking.
Inks, media and the day-to-day
It runs on HP 788 inks. The media catalog is deep — gloss and satin photo papers like HP CG420A photo paper and HP CG502A photo paper Satin, printing films such as HP CG424A printing film, and a stack of large-format papers including HP CG435A large format media. That range is the point: you’re matching stock to the deliverable, not making do with bond.
The 7-in touchscreen handles job control at the machine. Standard stuff, and welcome — nobody wants to walk back to a workstation to check a stalled banner job.
Where it's the wrong tool
Be honest about your workflow. If your daily volume is monochrome D- and E-size drawings — permit sets, redlines, as-builts — a signage press is the wrong purchase and the wrong operating cost. For a plotting-and-copying workflow you’d want a drawing-oriented MFP instead. In our catalog the closest AEC drawing device is the HP DesignJet T918 36-in, a 36-in scanner-equipped model — though note that one is discontinued, so check its installed-base support before you lean on it. You can put the two side by side in the compare tool to see how different their jobs really are.
Related machines
The read
Buy the H45100 for what it is: an in-house graphics and signage printer for firms that produce their own boards, banners and backlit displays. It earns its footprint when you’re printing on vinyl, canvas and film often enough to stop paying a sign shop. It does not earn it as a drawing plotter — that’s a category mistake. Match the machine to the deliverable and it’s a sound choice. Check the class ranking before you sign anything.
Bottom line: signage press, not a plotter — know which problem you’re solving before it lands on your floor.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
—Not enough data for an overall score
Individual dimensions are shown where the specs support them.
Specifications
Full technical detail
Use caseCAD / Technical
Performance
| Certification | CE |
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Paper handling
| Custom media sizes | 24 to 54 in wide; up to 96 in long |
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| Media types supported | Roll-fed materials such as banner vinyl, adhesive vinyl, canvas, paper, and backlit film |
Power
| Power requirements | Input voltage: 200 to 240 V ac, single phase, 50/60 Hz, 16 A max |
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Other features
| Safety | CE |
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| Control panel | 7-in color touchscreen |
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet H45100
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
7 ink cartridges · 26 paper & media items
HP DesignJet H45100 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet H45100 EU Printer — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 7
Paper & Media 26
HP Q8684AE printing film
HP Q8685AE printing film
HP UV Premium Photobase Paper-1372 mm x 30.5 m (54 in x 100 ft)
HP Mesh Banner-1067 mm x 25 m (42 in x 82 ft)
HP CG415A large format media 45.7 m
HP Photo-realistic Poster Paper-914 mm x 61 m (36 in x 200 ft) large format media Satin
HP Outdoor Frontlit Scrim Banner-1067 mm x 35 m (42 in x 115 ft)
HP Outdoor Frontlit Scrim Banner-1372 mm x 35 m (54 in x 115 ft)
HP HDPE Reinforced Banner-914 mm x 45.7 m (36 in x 150 ft) large format media Matte
HP CG423A self-adhesive vinyl Permanent High-gloss
HP CG424A printing film
HP CG435A large format media
HP CG439A large format media
HP CG420A photo paper
HP CG440A large format media
HP CG502A photo paper Satin
HP CG454A printing film
HP CG453A printing film
HP DuPont Tyvek Banner-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft) large format media Semi-gloss
HP CG449A large format media 25 m High-gloss
HP CG445A large format media
HP CG448A large format media 25 m High-gloss
HP CH001A photo paper
HP CH003A large format media
HP CH005A printing film
HP CH010A photo paperQuestions
Straight answers
Can I use this to plot construction drawings and bid sets?
It’s not designed for that. The H45100 is a roll-fed graphics printer for signage, boards and backlit displays. For high-volume monochrome drawing production, a drawing-oriented plotter or MFP suits the workflow and cost better.
What media can it handle?
Roll-fed banner vinyl, adhesive vinyl, canvas, paper and backlit film, from 24 to 54 in wide and up to 96 in long.
What inks does it use?
It uses HP 788 inks. The supported media catalog is broad, including photo papers, printing films and large-format stocks.
What are the power requirements?
200 to 240 V ac, single phase, 50/60 Hz, drawing up to 16 A. That means a dedicated circuit — factor it into your install, not an afterthought.
How do I control jobs at the machine?
A 7-in color touchscreen handles job control at the printer, so you can check and manage runs without walking back to a workstation.
Is there a drawing-focused HP model in your catalog to compare it against?
The closest AEC drawing device we list is the HP DesignJet T918 36-in, a 36-in scanner-equipped model. It’s discontinued, so confirm support and consumables before relying on it — but it illustrates how different a plotting workflow is from this graphics press.
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