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HP DesignJet H45500
wide-format inkjet printer
- ModelH45500
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Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
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Analyst take
- Roll-fed UV production printer for banners, signage and display graphics — not for drawing sets.
- Handles media 24 to 54 in wide and up to 96 in long across vinyl, canvas, paper and backlit film.
- UV-curable HP 788 inks produce output durable enough to hang without a separate lamination step.
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Overview
Built for the work
HP DesignJet H45500 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
- Roll-fed UV production printer for banners, signage and display graphics — not for drawing sets.
- Handles media 24 to 54 in wide and up to 96 in long across vinyl, canvas, paper and backlit film.
- UV-curable HP 788 inks produce output durable enough to hang without a separate lamination step.
- Requires a dedicated 200 to 240 V, 16 A single-phase circuit — involve an electrician before delivery.
- Maintenance load is heavier than a bond-paper plotter: printing films, maintenance items and a UV replacement bulb are wear parts.
- The 7-in color touchscreen keeps the operator at the machine to catch faults before they waste media.
Let’s be clear about what this machine is before anyone slots it next to a plotter. The HP DesignJet H45500 is a roll-fed, UV-curing production printer built for banners, signage and display graphics — not for churning out D-size bid sets at 4:45 p.m. It runs media up to 54 inches wide and 96 inches long, and it takes on vinyl, canvas, adhesive stock and backlit film. That’s a different world from bond-paper permit sets.
So if you landed here expecting a drawing plotter, adjust your expectations. This is the machine you buy when your AEC work spills past the drawing set into presentation banners, jobsite signage and full-color display boards.
24 to 54 in wideMedia widthRoll-fed materials
up to 96 in longMax media lengthCustom sizes
7-in color touchscreenControl panel
200 to 240 V ac, single phase, 50/60 Hz, 16 A maxPowerPlan the circuit before delivery
What it actually does well
The H45500 earns its footprint on the wide, durable stuff. UV-curable ink and a media list that runs from banner vinyl and adhesive vinyl to canvas and backlit film means the output leaves the printer ready to hang. No lamination pass just to survive a week outdoors. For an AEC shop that needs its own signage and display capability, that matters.
Think about where large-format color earns its keep in this business: a rendering blown up for a client presentation, a site-plan banner for a public hearing, safety and wayfinding signage that has to live outside on a jobsite. That 96-inch length ceiling covers most display work you’d otherwise farm out to a sign shop. Bringing it in-house changes the turnaround math when a submittal deadline moves up two days.
The 7-inch color touchscreen keeps the operator in front of the machine instead of a keyboard. On a production device that runs long jobs, that’s less about convenience and more about catching a problem before it wastes ten feet of vinyl.
Consumables, power, and the things that bite you later
Feed it with HP 788 inks. The maintenance kit runs on HP CG424A, HP CG453A, HP CG454A and HP CH005A printing films, plus the HP Q8684AE and HP Q8685AE items — a longer maintenance list than a bond-paper plotter, which is the tax you pay for UV production. The HP UV Replacement Bulb is a wear item; know that going in. On the media side, HP offers a deep bench, from HP CG448A large format media 25 m High-gloss to HP CG502A photo paper Satin, so you’re not locked to third-party stock to get a profile that works.
Now the part people skip. This is a 200 to 240 V, 16 A single-phase machine. That’s not a wall outlet. Get your electrician involved before the delivery truck shows up, because a production printer sitting idle waiting on a circuit is an expensive paperweight. It’s also a shop-floor device, not a quiet corner in the studio. Plan the space, the ventilation and the operator time honestly.
Related reading
The read
The H45500 is a specialist. It’s the right buy for an AEC operation that does enough signage, banners and display graphics to justify pulling that work in-house — and has the electrical service and floor space to host a production machine. It is the wrong buy for a firm that just needs plans and permit sets. For that work, a drawing plotter like the HP DesignJet T918 36-in is the tool, and you’d line the two up to see how differently they’re built. Bottom line: if your deadlines involve a client wall, not a job-site trailer, this machine belongs on your list.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
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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 H45500
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 · 2 accessories
HP DesignJet H45500 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet H45500 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 paper
Questions
Straight answers
Can I use this printer for regular D-size bid sets and permit drawings?
It’s not built for that. The H45500 is a roll-fed UV production printer aimed at banners, signage and display work. For everyday bond-paper drawing sets, a drawing plotter such as the HP DesignJet T918 36-in is the appropriate tool.
What ink and maintenance supplies does it use?
It runs on HP 788 inks. Maintenance draws on the HP CG424A, HP CG453A, HP CG454A and HP CH005A printing films plus the HP Q8684AE and HP Q8685AE items, and the HP UV Replacement Bulb is a wear part.
What media can it handle?
Roll-fed materials including banner vinyl, adhesive vinyl, canvas, paper and backlit film, in custom sizes from 24 to 54 in wide and up to 96 in long.
What are the power requirements?
It needs 200 to 240 V ac, single phase, 50/60 Hz, at 16 A max. That’s a dedicated circuit, not a standard office outlet — arrange the electrical work before install.
Is there a RIP available for color-managed output?
Yes. HP offers a RIP with color profiling for this printer (the HP with Color Profiling RIP Software Printing option), which matters for consistent color across the various media types.
Does it need a special power accessory or floor setup?
HP lists a Floor Switch power adapter/inverter accessory for this model. Given its size and voltage, plan for a shop-floor location with proper power and space rather than a studio corner.
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