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HP DesignJet T1100
24" wide-format printer
- ModelT1100
- Prints24" wide
- Score51/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- The 24-inch maximum width suits D-size AEC plotting, technical sheets, GIS maps, and local plan output.
- HP rates draft A1 color line drawings at 35 seconds per page, but completed-set timing also includes queue, media, and handling time.
- Single-roll feeding and a rear single-sheet path favor straightforward local plotting rather than mixed-media production.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 24" 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 610 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 24-inch maximum width suits D-size AEC plotting, technical sheets, GIS maps, and local plan output.
- HP rates draft A1 color line drawings at 35 seconds per page, but completed-set timing also includes queue, media, and handling time.
- Single-roll feeding and a rear single-sheet path favor straightforward local plotting rather than mixed-media production.
- The five-color ink system includes matte black, photo black, and gray for technical linework and color document output.
- Ethernet, USB, an embedded web server, and HP Web Jetadmin support networked deployment, but current driver validation remains necessary.
- The machine is not specified as an integrated scan/copy device and does not provide dual-roll media handling.
When a permit revision lands at 4:40, the useful plotter is the one that turns a PDF or CAD sheet into a readable plan without turning the print room into a small scheduling department. The HP DesignJet T1100 610 mm Printer is a 24-inch, single-roll AEC inkjet designed for D-size drawing output, color GIS work, technical documents, and occasional presentation material.
Its strengths are appropriately practical: sheet and roll feeding, an automatic cutter, Ethernet and USB connectivity, in-printer processing, and a five-color system that includes matte black, photo black, and gray. HP rates draft A1 color line drawings at 35 seconds per page. That specification deserves context: a plotted sheet is only one stage in the job; file preparation, queue handling, roll changes, and collecting sets still consume the minutes around it.
24"Maximum print width610 mm media capability
35 sec/pageRated draft A1 line drawing timeColor and black-and-white line drawing on plain paper
2400 x 1200 DPIPrint qualityBlack, best quality
40 GBInternal storageSupports in-printer job processing
Where this 24-inch format fits
The T1100 is most at home in a small architecture, engineering, surveying, or construction office that prints D-size sets locally but does not need a second roll permanently loaded. It accepts 11- to 24-inch rolls and 8.5- to 24-inch sheets, with a rear single-sheet path for the odd technical sheet or presentation substrate. Supported media includes bond, coated papers, tracing and translucent papers, films, self-adhesive media, and vinyl.
For AEC linework, the relevant detail is not merely resolution. The supplied data specifies a minimum line width of 0.00167 inches and gray ink alongside matte and photo black. That combination is useful when plans need clear hierarchy between primary geometry, screened backgrounds, utilities, and markups. The automatic cutter and output basket make it a sensible local plotter, rather than a finishing system for large collated bid sets.
If your work regularly needs wider sheets, HP DesignJet T1100 44-in is the direct width step-up within the family. If higher-volume work demands a wider dual-roll workflow, HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in changes the operational conversation rather than simply adding inches.
Estimate rated plot time for plain-paper A1 line drawings, then add your own allowance for file processing, roll handling, and set collection.
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, management, and the less glamorous checks
The printer includes HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL Windows drivers, an optimized AutoCAD driver, Mac OS X PCL3GUI support, Citrix MetaFrame support, an embedded web server, HP Web Jetadmin, and HP Easy Print Care/Printer Utility. Its 256 MB of memory, 40 GB hard drive, and in-printer processing architecture are intended to support reliable network delivery of larger jobs. For a CAD-heavy office, that is more meaningful than a speed claim in isolation: a plotter that saves thirty seconds a page buys you nothing if the file spends four minutes finding it.
IT should assess the documented Ethernet, USB, embedded-web-server, and JetDirect compatibility against current network policy before deployment. The published operating-system list includes Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista Ready, older Mac OS X releases, Novell NetWare, and Citrix MetaFrame. That makes driver validation and a controlled test queue essential in a modern managed environment; the printer is a workflow node, not an appliance that lives outside policy.
Compatible supply listings include HP DesignJet T1120ps 24-in as a related in-family alternative to evaluate, while the T1100’s listed consumable families include HP 85 inks and HP 84 and HP 85 printheads. Confirm media, supply availability, service coverage, and driver behavior with the actual files your team submits.
Limits worth acknowledging before the first deadline
This is not the right tool for teams that constantly alternate between plain bond and coated presentation stock, need automatic roll switching, require integrated scan/copy workflows, or produce wide construction sets beyond 24 inches. One roll input and one sheet capacity are simple, but simplicity shifts media-change work to the operator. The scanner is free only when it does not exist; the person standing at the machine is not.
For firms that need a broader-format technical workflow, compare the 24-inch T1100 with the 44-inch T1100. For a separate view of its place among comparable devices, use the technical-printer class ranking.
Related tools and comparisons
The read
Choose the HP DesignJet T1100 610 mm Printer if your AEC office needs dependable 24-inch CAD, GIS, and PDF output from a single-roll device, and can live with manual media changes and a printer-only workflow. Choose HP DesignJet T1100 44-in if width is the immediate constraint; choose a wider dual-roll model such as HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in if unattended media flexibility is the real bottleneck. Buy the machine for the workflow you have, not the one the brochure imagines.
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| 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 width24"
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) | 2.4 m2/hr 26 ft2/hr |
| Print speed (color image, draft quality, coated paper) | 34 m2/hr 364 ft2/hr |
| Print speed color line drawing (draft, A1 plain paper) | 52 A1 prints per hour |
| Print speed (color image, normal quality, coated paper) | 93 ft2/hr 8.6 m2/hr |
| Print speed (color image, normal quality, glossy paper) | 61 ft2/hr 5.6 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 | 610 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 103.6 lbs (47 kg) |
|---|---|
| Size (imperial) | 49.7" |
| Weight (imperial) | 143 lbs |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 49.7 x 26 x 15.4" (1262 x 661 x 391 mm) |
| Dimension note (metric) | 1262 x 661 x 1047 mm with stand for NA, LAR |
| Dimension note (imperial) | 49.7 x 26 x 41.2 in with stand for NA, LAR |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 57.9 x 30.7 x 29.1" (1470 x 780 x 740 mm) |
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 49.7 x 28.8 x 41.2" (1262 x 732 x 1047 mm) |
| Product dimensions when open (LxWxD) | 49.7" |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) | 57.9 x 30.7 x 29.1" |
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 | 0.01 mm |
| 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 24-in wide sheets, 11 to 24-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
| Quantity per pallet | 1 pc(s) |
|---|
Packaging data
| Package weight | 195.1 lbs (88.5 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) | 224 lbs |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 57.9 x 30.7 x 29.1" (1470 x 780 x 740 mm) |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 57.9 x 30.7 x 29.1" |
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 24-in — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 11
HP Premium Plus Gloss 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft) White
HP 72 130-ml Gray Ink Cartridge
HP Premium Gloss 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft)
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 85
Representative image16 Mil WR Opaque Scrim Vinyl (3″ AC)Representative image15 Mil Water-Resistant Econo Scrim VinylRepresentative image11 Mil Water-Resistant Synthetic BannerRepresentative image350g Vivid Matte Poly/Cotton CanvasRepresentative image5 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adh Vinyl (3" AC)Representative image6 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adhesive PolypropyleneRepresentative image46LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (747)Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (745)Representative image20LB High Brite Inkjet Bond Paper (740)Representative image24LB Inkjet Bond Paper (731)Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)
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 Q6544A printing paper Matte Black, Blue, White
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 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 CG884A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP CG885A large format media 45.7 m 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)
HP Premium Satin 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft) White
Questions
Straight answers
What AEC work is the HP DesignJet T1100 610 mm Printer suited to?
It fits 24-inch technical output such as CAD drawings, PDF plan sheets, GIS projects, color-coded coordination documents, and selected presentation materials. Its supported media range includes bond, coated paper, tracing papers, films, self-adhesive media, and vinyl.
How wide can it print?
Maximum media width is 24 inches (610 mm). It supports 11- to 24-inch rolls and 8.5- to 24-inch sheets.
How fast is it for plan drawings?
HP rates draft A1 color line drawings on plain paper at 35 seconds per page, with 52 A1 color line drawings per hour stated separately. Actual completed-set throughput will also depend on file processing, roll changes, and operator handling.
Does it support networked CAD printing?
Yes. The documented workflow tools include Ethernet, USB, HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL Windows drivers, an optimized AutoCAD driver, Citrix MetaFrame support, an embedded web server, and HP Web Jetadmin.
Can it scan and copy drawings?
The supplied configuration describes a printer with roll and sheet input, an automatic cutter, and an output basket; it does not specify an integrated scanner or copy function. Firms needing scan-to-file or wide-format copying should evaluate that requirement separately.
What supply families should buyers confirm?
The compatible-consumable listing includes HP 85 inks, HP 84 printheads, and HP 85 printheads. Confirm current availability of the required supply and media families, plus local service support, before standardizing a fleet.
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