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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 44-inch width supports large U.S. technical drawing formats and presentation-oriented output.
- HP rates draft A1 color line drawings at 35 seconds per page, but set assembly remains operator work.
- A single roll and output basket suit modest shared-office demand better than central reprographics 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 T1100ps 1118 mm Printer, TIFF, 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
Spec Analysis
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The 44-inch width supports large U.S. technical drawing formats and presentation-oriented output.
- HP rates draft A1 color line drawings at 35 seconds per page, but set assembly remains operator work.
- A single roll and output basket suit modest shared-office demand better than central reprographics production.
- The printer supports Ethernet, USB, an embedded web server, internal storage, and HP Web Jetadmin, but its listed operating-system support warrants an IT review.
- The T1120 44-in is the more suitable in-family choice when scan and copy workflows are required.
The HP Designjet T1100ps 1118 mm Printer is a 44-inch technical inkjet built for the familiar AEC mix: D- and E-size drawing sets, GIS maps, color-coded coordination sheets, and the occasional presentation board that has to look intentional rather than merely large. Its single-roll design, sheet feed, automatic cutter, network connectivity, and internal hard drive make it a practical shared device for a small or mid-sized project team.
HP rates draft A1 color line drawings at 35 seconds per page. That is useful context for deadline work, but productive throughput still includes PDF processing, roll loading, trimming, sorting, and the person who discovers the wrong revision after the first sheet exits. Money is minutes.
44" (1118 mm)Maximum print width
35 sec/pageRated A1 line-drawing time
+/- 0.1%Line accuracy
69.7 x 26 x 41.2"Printer dimensions with stand
Where it fits in an AEC workflow
This printer makes the most sense where one loaded roll covers most daily output: permit sets on bond, civil plan sheets, coordination drawings, survey mapping, and marked-up PDFs. It supports roll and sheet media, with a rear single-sheet path for the odd presentation sheet or specialty substrate. The 44-inch width accommodates common large-format U.S. drawing sizes, while the output basket provides a basic landing zone for completed plots.
For CAD and PDF-heavy environments, the useful foundation is HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL Windows driver support, PostScript Windows and Mac drivers, an optimized Windows driver for AutoCAD 2000 and higher, and in-printer processing architecture. Those are period-specific workflow credentials, not a promise that every modern application or operating-system deployment will be trouble-free. Validate your actual PDF engine, driver package, and file sizes before treating any legacy-compatible driver as an IT strategy.
The five-ink set includes matte black, photo black, gray, cyan, magenta, and yellow through three printheads. That combination is particularly helpful where linework shares the page with shaded site plans, render-style boards, or color GIS layers. HP specifies a minimum line width of 0.00167 inches and line accuracy of +/- 0.1%; those claims matter most when plotted dimensions, small annotation, and disciplined CAD pen settings all have to agree.
Estimate rated plot time for a batch, then add the operator time required for roll changes, collection, and set assembly.
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.
The operational trade-offs
The constraint is simple: this is a one-roll printer. A team alternating between 24-inch check plots and 36- or 44-inch issue sets will spend time changing media rather than printing. It also has a basket rather than a production stacker, so collated multi-set output remains an operator task. That is acceptable for a studio or project office; it becomes a bottleneck in a central reprographics room.
Its 40 GB internal storage, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, embedded web server, and HP Web Jetadmin support give IT a reasonable starting point for shared-device oversight. Still, the listed operating-system compatibility includes Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista Ready, and older Mac OS X releases. Security review should therefore cover network segmentation, authentication expectations, driver-hosting policy, firmware and support status, and whether print submission can be controlled through a current server or managed-print workflow. An Ethernet jack is not, by itself, a security architecture.
HP lists supported media from 60 to 328 g/m², including bond, coated papers, technical papers, films, self-adhesive media, and vinyl. Test critical substrates and applications rather than assuming that a listed category guarantees a preferred finish or handling result.
How it sits in the family
Choose the HP DesignJet T1100ps 24-in when project work is overwhelmingly smaller-format and floor space matters more than E-size capability. Stay with the HP DesignJet T1100 44-in if the 44-inch format is right but PostScript-specific workflow needs do not drive the decision. The HP DesignJet T1120 44-in is the logical step-up for teams that need a 44-inch platform with scanner/MFP capability, particularly when copying and scan-to-file are part of daily document control.
For organizations producing multiple media widths all day, a dual-roll alternative such as the HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in deserves a workflow comparison rather than a spec-sheet comparison. The T1100ps is the better fit when one roll, one queue, and a modest operator load describe reality. It is less appropriate when the printer must absorb reprographic-volume issue sets, scan legacy drawings, or deliver already-collated packages without someone standing nearby.
Compare the workflow, not just the width
The read
Buy the HP Designjet T1100ps 1118 mm Printer for a shared AEC team that needs 44-inch CAD, GIS, and PDF output from a single, predictable media workflow and can manage finishing manually. Choose the HP DesignJet T1120 44-in if scan/copy is part of the job, or the HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in if mixed media widths and unattended continuity are the actual constraint.
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| Printing colors | Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow |
|---|---|
| Page description languages | TIFF |
| 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 |
| Page description languages | TIFF |
| 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) |
| Typefaces | Roman configuration: 139 fonts; Kanji configuration: 243 fonts |
| 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, PS Windows drivers, Optimized Windows driver for AutoCAD 2000 and higher, support for Citrix MetaFrame environments, PS 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 PostScript — 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 86
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)
Questions
Straight answers
Is this printer suitable for construction drawing sets?
It is suited to technical drawing output up to 44 inches wide, including CAD, GIS, and PDF-based plan production. Its single-roll feed and output basket mean multi-set collation is still a manual process.
Can it print both black-and-white plans and color coordination drawings?
Yes. The printer uses cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, and gray inks, supporting technical linework as well as color plans and graphics.
Does the HP Designjet T1100ps 1118 mm Printer scan or copy drawings?
No scanner or copying capability is listed in the supplied product data. The HP DesignJet T1120 44-in is the in-family option identified with scanner/MFP capability.
What media can it handle?
It supports roll and sheet media, with listed media types including bond, coated paper, photographic paper, tracing and translucent technical papers, film, self-adhesive media, and vinyl. Recommended media weight is 60 to 328 g/m².
What should IT verify before connecting it to a current network?
Confirm driver behavior with current workstations and applications, print-server integration, network segmentation, access controls, and support requirements. The listed compatible operating systems include several older Windows and Mac OS X versions, so a test deployment is prudent.
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