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HP DesignJet T830
24" wide-format MFPs
- ModelT830
- Prints24" wide
- Score52/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
1-year warranty includedExtendable to 5 years
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- The HP DesignJet T830 24-in combines color printing, color scanning and color copying in one 24-inch device.
- HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF and URF support makes it relevant to CAD- and PDF-based document environments.
- Its 600 x 600 DPI CIS scanner is practical for working drawings, but archival scan requirements should be tested with real originals.
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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.
- Productivity Rated at 26 sec/page on A1, 81 A1 prints per hour.
- Ink platform Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow.
- Scan & copy Integrated scanner for digitizing and sharing sets.
- Connectivity Wi-Fi for shared team printing.
Overview
A compact 24-inch scan-copy-print MFP for small-team AEC document work
The HP DesignJet T830 24-in is a wide-format multifunction printer built for firms that need to print, scan and copy drawings up to 24 inches wide without dedicating a room to it. With a footprint of roughly 43 by 25 inches and a weight around 112 lbs, it fits a project trailer or a small studio corner. It runs four HP 728 ink cartridges at up to 2400 x 1200 DPI, speaks HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL, and includes Wi-Fi, Ethernet, a USB Type-A port and an integrated CIS color scanner at 600 x 600 DPI optical resolution.
- Small architecture or survey teams needing print, scan-to-file and copy in one box.
- Construction offices and trailers producing D-size (24-in) permit and redline sets.
- Firms standardizing on plain bond and vellum via Dietzgen 20LB Inkjet Bond Paper (730).
- Anyone who wants unattended single-roll printing without a full reprographics rig.
Two caveats. First, it is discontinued; HP now positions the DesignJet T850 36-in as its current successor, and the T870 24-in is the nearest current same-width sibling. Second, at 24 inches it caps out at D-size sheets. Firms routinely plotting E-size (36-in) work should look to the T850 36-in or T920 36-in instead.
- 24″Max print width
- 552 ft²/hRated speed
- 4Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
- 12 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
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At a glance
- Print width
- 24 in (D-size max)
- Print technology
- Thermal inkjet, 4-color (CMYK)
- Max resolution
- 2400 x 1200 DPI
- Rated speed
- HP rates 26 sec per A1/D page (normal quality)
- Scan/copy
- Color CIS scanner, 600 x 600 DPI optical; copy 50–400%, up to 99 copies
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 2.0 Type-A
- Inks
- HP 728 ink cartridges
- Footprint / weight
- 43.2 x 24.8 x 45.5 in; 112.4 lbs
Ideal for: small AEC teams and construction offices printing, scanning and copying D-size (24-in) drawings in a tight footprint. Not the tool for: firms needing E-size (36-in) output, dual-roll unattended runs, or long-term factory support — this model is discontinued.
Features
What sets it apart
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The HP DesignJet T830 24-in combines color printing, color scanning and color copying in one 24-inch device.
- HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF and URF support makes it relevant to CAD- and PDF-based document environments.
- Its 600 x 600 DPI CIS scanner is practical for working drawings, but archival scan requirements should be tested with real originals.
- Wi-Fi, RJ-45 networking and USB Type-A direct printing support several submission paths, which IT should validate in the intended environment.
- The HP DesignJet T850 36-in is the in-family option to consider when routine output requires a wider format.
- Consumable planning for this model uses HP 728 inks and the HP 729 printhead.
A 24-inch multifunction plotter earns its keep when the person with the redlines can scan, copy and reprint without turning a simple site-office task into a trip to a central print room. The HP DesignJet T830 24-in combines color inkjet printing, color scanning and color copying in one floor-standing unit for plan sheets, marked-up PDFs and coordination drawings that need to move while the project is moving.
Its real appeal is practical consolidation: one device, an LCD interface, Wi-Fi, USB Type-A direct printing and RJ-45 networking. That suits small AEC teams, field offices and departments where occasional scan-to-file and reduced-size copies matter as much as output. A plotter that saves thirty seconds a plot buys you nothing if the file spends four minutes finding it.
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolution
600 x 600 DPIOptical scan resolution
43.2" (1098 mm)Machine width
112.4 lbs (51 kg)Machine weight
Where it fits in an AEC document workflow
The T830 is particularly well suited to teams producing 24-inch drawing sets, color-coded coordination sheets, field markups and reference copies on ordinary project media. HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF and URF support gives it a sensible place in CAD- and PDF-led environments, while 1 GB of internal memory helps the printer operate as a networked device rather than merely a USB endpoint.
Color copying and 50–400% copier resizing are useful for turning a marked plan into a reduced review copy or enlarging a detail for a jobsite conversation. The CIS scanner provides 600 x 600 DPI optical scanning; that is a practical specification for working documents, but buyers with demanding archival or high-detail reproduction requirements should validate scan results using their own originals. The scanner is free. The person standing at it is not.
For a small architecture practice, survey crew base or contractor field office, the integrated approach can remove handoffs. For a shared print room, assess the whole chain: file submission, roll loading, scan destination, accounting and who clears the output when deadlines arrive together.
Use the plot-time estimator to translate the verified rated speed into a planning estimate, then allow time for file preparation, roll changes and collection.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 552 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
Print, media and operator considerations
This is a four-color inkjet system using black, cyan, magenta and yellow. Its specified maximum resolution is 2400 x 1200 DPI, with media thickness supported to 0.012 inches and a maximum roll diameter of 3.9 inches. Those limits should be checked against the stock your team actually keeps on hand, especially if thicker presentation media enters the same queue as plan production.
The machine supports up to 99 copies, but that figure should not be confused with unattended set production. Copying, scanning, collating, collecting output and changing rolls remain human work. Money is minutes, particularly when a project administrator becomes the unofficial print-room operator.
Routine supply planning should use HP 728 inks and the HP 729 printhead. The available HP Designjet 24-in Spindle is relevant where keeping a prepared roll ready would reduce media-change interruption.
Where it sits in the family—and what IT should test
Compared with the HP DesignJet T850 36-in, the T830 stays focused on 24-inch work and integrated scan/copy capability; the T850 brings a wider 36-inch format. That width difference matters when full-size civil, structural or construction sheets are routine rather than occasional. At the other end of the 24-inch decision, the HP DesignJet T870 24-in is the relevant in-family alternative to examine when you need to compare another current 24-inch thermal-inkjet option. Use the comparison tool with the actual sheet sizes your projects issue.
IT should validate Wi-Fi and wired RJ-45 deployment, USB direct-print behavior, driver output from the team’s CAD and PDF applications, and scan-file handling before purchase. The supplied data confirms connectivity and supported page-description languages; it does not establish authentication, user accounting, destination controls or security-policy behavior. Those are dealer-demo questions, not assumptions to make after the machine is installed.
Continue the evaluation
HP DesignJet T850 36-inReview the wider in-family multifunction alternative.HP DesignJet T870 24-inReview another current 24-inch in-family option.Wide-format class rankingSee this machine in the context of its class.How we evaluate wide-format devicesRead the methodology behind the class comparison.
The read
Choose the HP DesignJet T830 24-in if your workflow genuinely benefits from integrated color scanning, copying and 24-inch inkjet output in one networked device. Choose the HP DesignJet T850 36-in if wider sheets are a normal part of the workload, or evaluate the HP DesignJet T870 24-in if the requirement is a current 24-inch family alternative rather than this particular multifunction configuration. 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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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print width | 24 in |
|---|---|
| Print technology | HP Thermal Inkjetmanufacturer-verified |
| Maximum resolution | up to 2400 x 1200 optimizedmanufacturer-verified |
| Print speed | 26 sec/page on A1, 81 A1 prints per hourmanufacturer-verified |
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Number of print cartridges | 4manufacturer-verified |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4, URFmanufacturer-verified |
| Internal memory | 1manufacturer-verified |
| Media thickness | up to 0.3manufacturer-verified |
| Maximum roll diameter | 3.9" (9.9 cm) |
| Scanning | Color scanning |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/nmanufacturer-verified |
| Sound level (printing) | 48manufacturer-verified |
| Power consumption | 35manufacturer-verified |
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
Print technologyInkjet
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width24"
ColorColor
ConnectivityUSB, Wi-Fi
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, URF |
| Print speed (normal quality) | 26 |
Performance
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Product color | Black, Gray |
| Internal memory | 1024 MB |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 48 dB |
Paper handling
| Media thickness | 0.3 mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum roll diameter | 3.9" (9.9 cm) |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A1, A2, A3, A4 |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| RJ-45 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 24.8" (629 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 43.2" (1098 mm) |
| Height | 45.5" (1155 mm) |
| Weight | 112.4 lbs (51 kg) |
Power
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.2 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (typical) | 35 W |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 3.5 W |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 – 40 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
Copying
| Copying | Color copying |
|---|---|
| Copier resize | 50 – 400% |
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
Scanning
| Scanning | Color scanning |
|---|---|
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
Packaging data
| Package depth | 22.4" (570 mm) |
|---|---|
| Package width | 51.6" (1310 mm) |
| Package height | 25.4" (645 mm) |
| Package weight | 154.3 lbs (70 kg) |
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet T830
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
8 ink cartridges · 9 paper & media items · 2 accessories · 7 coverage plans
HP DesignJet T830 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet T830 24-in Multifunction Printer — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 8
Paper & Media 9
Representative image5 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adh Vinyl (3" AC)Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)Representative imageMagic 4mil Inkjet Clear Film w/ Side Stripe (DMCF4HPS)Representative imageMagic 98gsm/26# Coated Matte Paper (DMPG98)Representative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 4-packRepresentative imageHP Universal Bond Paper, 4-pack
HP Universal Coated PaperRepresentative imageHP Universal Gloss Photo PaperRepresentative imageMagic 36LB Heavyweight Coated Inkjet Paper (JS036)Accessories 2
Coverage & Support Plans 7
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Straight answers
Is the T830 24-in still current, or discontinued?
It is discontinued/legacy as of 2026. It may still surface as new-old-stock, but HP has moved the series to end-of-life and now points buyers to the current DesignJet T850 36-in. HP typically keeps ink and printheads available for several years past discontinuation, but firmware, parts and support tighten over time — budget for that.
What's the largest sheet it handles?
Media up to 24 inches wide, which covers D-size plots and smaller A1/A2/A3/A4 work. If your sets are E-size (36-in), this machine won’t fit the workflow — look at the T850 36-in or T920 36-in in the same family.
How is the integrated scanner for as-builts and redlines?
It’s a color CIS scanner at 600 x 600 DPI optical resolution, adequate for scan-to-file, copying and routine redline capture up to 24 inches wide. For archival-grade or larger-format scanning you’d step up to a dedicated unit like the HP SD Pro 44-in Scanner.
What media does it run for everyday CAD output?
Standard plain bond such as Dietzgen 20LB Inkjet Bond Paper (730) or 24LB Inkjet Bond Paper (731) for line work, plus Dietzgen 20LB Inkjet Vellum (772) and coated matte stocks for presentation prints. Media thickness tops out at 0.012 in.
Is the rated 26-second speed realistic on complex files?
Treat it as HP’s rating for a single A1/D page at normal quality. Real throughput depends on your files — dense, high-layer PDFs process slower, and the machine has one roll, so multi-size sets mean manual swaps. Money is minutes: the plot time is rarely the bottleneck; file processing and roll changes are.
How does it fit an IT-managed office?
It offers Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi with LCD-based operation, and typical draw is about 35 W in use (0.2 W standby). It’s manageable on a network, but as a discontinued model don’t expect a long runway of firmware and security updates — factor that into your fleet’s patch and support planning.
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