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HP DesignJet T1100
44" wide-format printer
- ModelT1100
- Prints44" wide
- Score51/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- The T1100 supports media up to 44 inches wide through roll feed or rear single-sheet feed.
- Its stated 0.1% line accuracy and 0.00167-inch minimum line width suit technical drawing output.
- One roll input makes it better suited to standardized media workflows than frequent mixed-roll production.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 44" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Ink platform Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Analyst score Scores 51/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
HP Designjet T1100 1118 mm Printer, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow, 3 (matte black and yellow, magenta and cyan, photo black and gray), 1 sheets, Bond and coated paper (bond, coated, heavyweight coated, super heavyweight coated), photographic…, > 0.8, 3598.4" (91.4 m)
Spec Analysis
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The T1100 supports media up to 44 inches wide through roll feed or rear single-sheet feed.
- Its stated 0.1% line accuracy and 0.00167-inch minimum line width suit technical drawing output.
- One roll input makes it better suited to standardized media workflows than frequent mixed-roll production.
- HP rates draft A1 color line drawings on plain paper at 52 A1 prints per hour.
- Network management is supported through Gigabit Ethernet, an embedded web server, HP Web Jetadmin, and HP Easy Print Care/Printer Utility.
- The supplied operating-system compatibility information is rooted in Windows 2000/XP-era and early Mac OS X environments, so current deployment should be validated.
The HP DesignJet T1100 1118 mm Printer is a 44-inch aqueous wide-format printer for the familiar AEC mix: permit sheets, CAD plans, GIS mapping, color-coded coordination drawings, and the occasional presentation board that must look intentional rather than merely large. Its single-roll, roll-or-sheet workflow suits departments that need dependable E-size output without turning a plot corner into a production shop.
HP rates draft A1 color line drawings on plain paper at 52 A1 prints per hour, with a stated 35-second A1 draft line-drawing time. That is useful context for batch plotting, but a real plan set still includes file processing, sheet changes, roll loading, pickup, and collation. A plotter that saves thirty seconds a plot buys you nothing if the file spends four minutes finding it.
44" (1118 mm)Maximum print width
+/- 0.1%Line accuracy
0.00167" (0.0423 mm)Minimum line width
35 sec/pageDraft A1 line drawing
Where it earns its floor space
The T1100’s five-color system includes cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, and gray ink. For AEC users, the practical benefit is a machine that can move between black-line drawing sets and color documents where discipline colors, phasing, utilities, or map layers need to remain distinct. HP specifies 2400 x 1200 DPI black output in Best mode, 0.1% line accuracy, and a minimum line width of 0.00167 inches.
- Architecture and engineering teams producing E-size plan sheets from a single active roll.
- Survey and GIS groups needing wide color maps alongside technical linework.
- Construction offices printing current drawing packages and color-marked coordination sheets.
- Design teams combining coated-paper presentations with ordinary bond plotting.
Media flexibility is broad: the printer supports bond, coated and photographic papers, technical papers, films, self-adhesive media, and vinyl, with supported media weights from 60 to 328 g/m². It accepts roll feed and rear single-sheet feed, includes an automatic cutter, and delivers output to a basket. One roll input means operators must intervene when projects alternate between, say, 24-inch half-size sets and 36- or 44-inch presentation work. Money is minutes.
Estimate rated plotting time for a run of A1 line drawings, then add the handling time your actual sets require.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 471 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
Workflow, network, and IT context
The embedded web server, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 port, 40 GB internal storage, HP Web Jetadmin support, and HP Easy Print Care/Printer Utility give a print-room or IT team basic fleet-management points. Bundled support includes HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL Windows drivers, an optimized Windows driver for AutoCAD 2000 and higher, Citrix MetaFrame support, a Mac OS X PCL3GUI driver, and Autodesk Design Review.
That software list deserves a sober reading in a modern environment: the stated compatible operating systems include Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Mac OS X v10.2 or higher. Before connecting it to a current managed network, IT should validate driver deployment, print-server behavior, browser-based administration, and any required security controls. The device has Ethernet and management tools, but the supplied data does not establish modern authentication or encryption capabilities. Treat it as a workflow integration exercise, not an Ethernet cable with ambitions.
Family position: choose width and workflow, not a badge
The HP DesignJet T1100 24-in is the logical step-down for teams whose drawings and maps do not require 44-inch media. It addresses the width question, not necessarily the throughput or workflow question. At the other end, the HP DesignJet T1120 44-in is the in-family step-up listed with scanner/MFP capability, making it more relevant where walk-up copying and scanning of marked plans are part of the daily routine.
For a broader family comparison, examine the T1100 against the HP DesignJet T1200 44-in. The T1100 is less appropriate for teams needing multiple active rolls, frequent mixed-size plan-set production, unattended output management, or a scanner-led archive and copy workflow. It is a 44-inch printer with one roll input and a rear single-sheet path—not a replacement for a reprographics department’s finishing process.
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The read
Choose the HP DesignJet T1100 1118 mm Printer if your office needs 44-inch CAD, GIS, and color-document output from a single-roll device, and can support its stated legacy-era software environment. Choose the HP DesignJet T1120 44-in if scanning and copying are central to the workflow; choose the HP DesignJet T1100 24-in if 44-inch media is simply more width than your drawings require. Buy the machine for the workflow you have, not the one the brochure imagines.
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The specs that decide it
| Printing colors | Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow |
|---|---|
| Internal memory | 256 MB |
| Media thickness | > 0.8 |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.35" (13.6 cm) |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Power consumption | 200 W |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Max print width44"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Print head | 3 (matte black and yellow, magenta and cyan, photo black and gray) |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow |
| Color management | HP Color Center, HP Vivera inks, Closed-loop color system |
| Print head nozzles | 1056 |
| Print speed (imperial) | 70 D prints per hour |
| Print time color line drawing (draft, A1) | 35 sec/page |
| Print speed (color image, best quality, glossy paper) | 2.8 m2/hr 30 ft2/hr |
| Print speed (color image, draft quality, coated paper) | 41 m2/hr 445 ft2/hr |
| Print speed color line drawing (draft, A1 plain paper) | 52 A1 prints per hour |
| Print speed (color image, normal quality, coated paper) | 110 ft2/hr 10 m2/hr |
| Print speed (color image, normal quality, glossy paper) | 72 ft2/hr 6.7 m2/hr |
| Print time black and white line drawing (draft, metric A1 plain paper) | 35 sec/page |
Performance
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Certification | RoHS, WEEE |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Internal memory | 256 MB |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Built-in processor | Intel Centrino mobile |
| Processor frequency | 600 MHz |
| Drive device, buffer size | 9 MB |
| Internal storage capacity | 40 GB |
Paper handling
| Media handling | Sheetfed, roll feed, automatic cutter |
|---|---|
| Paper handling | Roll feed, sheet feed |
| Media thickness | > 0.8 |
| Roll top margin | 0.197" (5 mm) |
| Print margin roll | 0.197" (5 mm) |
| Bottom copy margin | 16.75 mm |
| Maximum media width | 1118 mm |
| Maximum paper trays | 1 |
| Maximum roll length | 3598.4" (91.4 m) |
| Maximum print length | 3582.7" (91 m) |
| Standard media sizes | A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.35" (13.6 cm) |
| Media types supported | Bond and coated paper (bond, coated, heavyweight coated, super heavyweight coated), photographic paper (satin, gloss, semi-gloss, matte), technical paper (natural tracing, translucent bond, vellum), film (transparent, matte), self-adhesive and vinyl (polypropylene, vinyl) |
| Print margin cut-sheet | 5 x 16.75 x 5 x 5 |
| Top metric copy margin | 5 mm |
| Left metric copy margin | 5 mm |
| Recommended media weight | 60 – 328 g/m² |
| Right metric copy margin | 5 mm |
| Media weights by paper path | 60 to 328 g/m2 |
| Maximum length of sheet media | 1676.4 mm |
| Paper handling standard/input | Roll loading, single sheet rear tray |
| Paper handling standard/output | Basket |
| Media thickness (by paper path) | Tray 1: up to 31.5 mil |
| Media sizes supported (imperial) | A, B, C, D, E |
| Non-printable area roll media (imperial) | 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 in (borderless on photo papers) |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| RJ-45 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 189.6 lbs (86 kg) |
|---|---|
| Size (imperial) | 69.7" |
| Weight (imperial) | printer with stand 189.0 lb |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 69.7 x 26 x 41.2" (1770 x 661 x 1047 mm) |
| Dimension note (metric) | printer with stand |
| Pallet weight (imperial) | 315 lbs |
| Dimension note (imperial) | printer with stand |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 77.4 x 30.7 x 30.7" (1965 x 780 x 780 mm) |
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 69.7 x 28.8 x 41.2" (1770 x 732 x 1047 mm) |
| Product dimensions when open (LxWxD) | 69.7" |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) | 77.3 x 30.7 x 30.7" |
Power
| Power requirements | Input voltage (autoranging) 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz), 2 amp max |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (typical) | 200 W |
Operational conditions
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -25 – 55 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 59 – 95 °F |
| Operating altitude (imperial) | 9842 ft |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 – 95% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 – 35 °C |
Other features
| Safety | USA and Canada (CSA certified), EU (LVD and EN60950-1 compliant), Russia (GOST), Singapore (PSB), China (CCC), Argentina (IRAM), Mexico (NYCE) |
|---|---|
| Ink drop | 6 pl (C, M, PK, G), 9 pl (Y, MK) |
| Driver LAN | Novell NetWare 3.x/4.x clients |
| Air pressure | 0.69 mmH2O |
| Control panel | 240 x 160 pixels grayscale graphical display with Asian fonts support, 4 direct-access buttons and 7 navigation buttons, 2 bi-colour lights (Ready, Processing, Attention, Error) |
| Line accuracy | +/- 0.1% |
| Driver updates | Latest driver upgrade information available on http:// |
| Line width minimum | 0.002 in |
| Minimum line width | 0.00167" (0.0423 mm) |
| Printer management | HP Web Jetadmin, HP Easy Print Care/Printer Utility |
| Roll maximum input | 1 |
| Technical features | Attain exacting detail—with gray HP Vivera Ink and improved line accuracy to 0.1%, 0.067 mm minimum line width Posters, presentations make a powerful impression—create hard-to-achieve tones with the Three-black ink set. Count on consistent, professional prints with over 20 Original HP media substrates—designed with Vivera Inks. Your work is preserved with the smudge-resistant prints produced by fast-drying HP Vivera Inks. Print CAD & GIS projects quickly and accurately—up to 35 seconds/A1 page—with HP Scalable Printing Technology. Send and print large jobs reliably over the network with in-printer processing architecture. Present your professional best—HP Vivera Inks produce a wide range of colors, from vivid color to soft tones. |
| Embedded web server | Yes |
| Acoustic power emissions | 6.9 B(A) |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 57 dB |
| Minimum system requirements | Windows 2000: Intel Pentium III (733 MHz), 256 MB RAM, 2 GB available hard disk space; Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional: Intel Pentium IV (1 GHz), 512 MB RAM, 2 GB available hard disk space Windows 2000: Intel Pentium III (733 MHz), 512 MB RAM, 2 GB available hard disk space; Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional: Intel Pentium IV (1 GHz), 512 MB RAM, 2 GB available hard disk space Mac OS X v10.2, Mac OS X v10.3, Mac OS X v10.4 or higher; PowerPC G4, G5, or Intel Core Processor; 1 GB RAM; 2 GB available hard disk space |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Compliance for Class B products:EU (EMC Directive), USA (FCC Rules), Canada (DoC), Australia (ACA), New Zealand (MoC), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI); Certified as Class A product: Korea (MIC), Taiwan (BSMI) |
| JetDirect Compatible Products | Y |
| Compatible ink types, supplies | HP Vivera inks |
| Maximum media length (imperial) | 66" |
| Maximum print length (imperial) | 300 ft; Operating system and application dependent |
| Acoustic power emissions (standby) | 44 dB |
| Print quality (black, best quality) | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print quality (black, draft quality) | 600 DPI |
| Media sizes standard (imperial rolls) | 8.5 to 44-in wide sheets, 11 to 44-in rolls |
| Print quality (black, normal quality) | 600 DPI |
| Non-printable area (imperial cut-sheet) | 0.2 x 0.67 x 0.2 x 0.2 in |
| Print resolution (color, normal quality) | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Minimum system requirements for Macintosh | Mac OS X v10.2, Mac OS X v10.3, Mac OS X v10.4 or higher; PowerPC G3 or Intel Core Processor; 256 MB RAM; 1 GB available hard disk space |
Logistics data
| Pallet weight | 315.3 lbs (143 kg) |
|---|---|
| Quantity per pallet | 1 pc(s) |
Packaging data
| Package weight | 271.2 lbs (123 kg) |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL Windows drivers, Optimized Windows driver for AutoCAD 2000 and higher, support for Citrix MetaFrame environments, HP PCL3GUI driver for Mac OS X, Autodesk Design Review |
| Package weight (imperial) | 271 lbs |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 77.4 x 30.7 x 30.7" (1965 x 780 x 780 mm) |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 77.3 x 30.7 x 30.7" |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
|---|
System requirements
| Browser supported | Microsoft Internet Explorer (5.0 or higher), Netscape (6.0.1 or higher), Safari for Mac OS (10.3 or higher), Mozilla (1.5 or higher) |
|---|---|
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 2000, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista Ready; Novell NetWare 5.x, 6.x; Mac OS X v10.2 or higher; Citrix MetaFrame |
Input & output capacity
| Total input capacity | 1 sheets |
|---|---|
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet T1100
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
11 ink cartridges · 3 printheads · 96 paper & media items · 4 accessories
HP DesignJet T1100 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet T1100 44-in — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 10
HP Premium Plus Gloss 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft) White
HP 72 130-ml Gray Ink Cartridge
HP 72 130-ml Yellow Ink Cartridge
HP 72 130-ml Magenta Ink Cartridge
HP 72 130-ml Cyan Ink Cartridge
HP 72 130-ml Matte Black Ink Cartridge
HP 72 130-ml Photo Black Ink Cartridge
HP 72B 130-ml Matte Black Ink Cartridge
HP 72B 130-ml Gray Ink Cartridge
HP 72B 130-ml Photo Black Ink CartridgePrintheads 3
Paper & Media 87
Representative image16 Mil WR Opaque Scrim Vinyl (3″ AC)Representative image15 Mil Water-Resistant Econo Scrim VinylRepresentative image11 Mil Water-Resistant Synthetic BannerRepresentative image180gsm Solvent Satin PE PaperRepresentative image5 Mil Polycarbonate LaminateRepresentative image230gsm Special Matte Photo PaperRepresentative image200gsm Special Matte Photo PaperRepresentative image350g Vivid Matte Poly/Cotton CanvasRepresentative image380g Premium Matte Poly/Cotton CanvasRepresentative image10 Mil Water-resistant Blockout Display FilmRepresentative image10 Mil White Opaque BackerRepresentative image5 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adh Vinyl (3" AC)
HP Q1733A printing paper Matte 1 sheets White
HP Two-view Cling Film
HP Two-view Cling Film
HP C6568B large format media 45.7 m
HP Q1408A plotter paper
HP Q1430A photo paper Brown, White
HP C3868A plotter paper 45.7 m 91.4 cm
HP C3869A plotter paper
HP White Matte Polyester Film
HP Q1420A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q1760A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP Matte Film 610 mm x 38.1 m (24 in x 125 ft)
HP C6570C large format media 30.5 mRepresentative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 36 in x 300 ft (C6810A)
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 C6777A printing film
HP Clear Film 174 gsm-610 mm x 22.9 m (24 in x 75 ft)
HP Q1421A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q1757A printing paper Matte Yellow
HP Reverse Print Matte Backlit Film
HP Reverse Print Matte Backlit Film
HP Q1416A large format media 30.5 mRepresentative imageHP Heavyweight Coated Paper, 42 in x 100 ft (C6569C)
HP Q1908A printing film
HP Universal Semi-Gloss Photo Paper
HP Adhesive Vinyl 914 mm x 12.2 m (36 in x 40 ft)
HP Q1956A large format media 67.5 m
HP Heavyweight Coated 1524 mm x 68.5 m (60 in x 225 ft) large format media Matte
HP Q1961A large format media
HP Q1962A large format media
HP Q5486A photo paper Black, Blue, White
HP Q5487A photo paper Black, Blue, White
HP Q5489A photo paper
HP Q5491A photo paper
HP Q6579A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q6580A photo paper Matte
HP Q6581A photo paper
HP Q6583A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q6578A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q6588A large format media Matte
HP Q6596A large format media Matte
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 Universal Bond Paper 841 mm x 91.4 m large format media 3598.4" (91.4 m)
HP Q8004A large format media 91.4 m
HP Q8834A printing film
HP Q8835A printing film
HP CG459A photo paper Matte
HP Premium Matte Photo Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft) large format media
HP Q1446A plotter paper 45 m 42 cm
HP Vivid White Glossy Polyester Film
HP PVC-free Banner-914 mm x 15.2 m (36 in x 50 ft)
HP CG816A large format media 15.2 m Matte
HP Vivid White Glossy Polyester Film
HP Cockle-free Heavyweight Coated Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft)
HP Cockle-free Heavyweight Coated Paper-1067 mm x 30.5 m (42 in x 100 ft)
HP CG822A large format media 22.9 m
HP CG884A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP CG885A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP Durable Banner w/ DuPont Tyvek 914 mm x 22.9 m (36 in x 75 ft) large format media Matte
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 CG892A large format media
HP CG889A large format media 45.7 m
HP CG890A plotter paper
HP CG891A large format media 45 m
HP Self-adhesive Indoor Paper-610 mm x 22.9 m (24 in x 75 ft)
HP Self-adhesive Indoor Paper-1067 mm x 22.9 m (42 in x 75 ft)
Questions
Straight answers
What AEC output is the HP DesignJet T1100 1118 mm Printer suited to?
It fits CAD plans, GIS projects, color-coded coordination drawings, technical documents, and presentation-oriented prints up to 44 inches wide. It supports bond, coated, photographic, technical, film, self-adhesive, and vinyl media.
Can it handle both rolls and individual sheets?
Yes. Standard input includes roll loading and a rear single-sheet tray, with an automatic cutter for roll media. It has one roll input, so changing between active roll sizes remains an operator task.
How capable is it for fine AEC linework?
HP specifies line accuracy of +/- 0.1% and a minimum line width of 0.00167 inches (0.0423 mm). Black output is specified at up to 2400 x 1200 DPI in Best quality.
Does this printer scan or copy plans?
The provided specifications describe a printer with roll and sheet handling, not a scanner/MFP. The HP DesignJet T1120 44-in is the listed in-family alternative with scanner/MFP capability.
What should IT verify before deployment?
Validate driver availability and behavior in the organization’s current environment, along with print-server deployment and embedded-web-server access. The supplied compatibility list includes Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Mac OS X v10.2 or higher, while the data does not establish modern authentication or encryption features.
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