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HP DesignJet T1120 MFP
44" wide-format MFPs
- ModelT1120 MFP
- Prints44" wide
- Score53/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- The T1120 HD combines 44-inch printing with sheet-fed color scanning, copying, and PDF/TIFF scan output.
- Its stated 0.002 in minimum line width and +/- 0.1% line accuracy are relevant to detailed AEC drawings.
- One roll input simplifies the device but makes media changes an operator-dependent part of production.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 44" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow.
- Scan & copy Integrated scanner for digitizing and sharing sets.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Analyst score Scores 53/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
HP Designjet T1120 HD Multifunction Printer, 2400 x 1200 DPI, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow, 48 bit, HP 90 Ink Cartridge: black (775 ml); black, cyan, magenta, yellow (400 ml); cyan, magenta, yellow…, 3 (matte black and yellow, magenta and cyan, photo black and gray)
- 673 ft²/hRated speed
- 6Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
Spec Analysis
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The T1120 HD combines 44-inch printing with sheet-fed color scanning, copying, and PDF/TIFF scan output.
- Its stated 0.002 in minimum line width and +/- 0.1% line accuracy are relevant to detailed AEC drawings.
- One roll input simplifies the device but makes media changes an operator-dependent part of production.
- Gigabit Ethernet, HP Web Jetadmin, and an embedded web server support managed deployment, subject to current IT validation.
- Duplex printing is not supported, and teams needing multiple loaded rolls should evaluate a dual-roll alternative.
The HP DesignJet T1120 HD Multifunction Printer is a 44-inch AEC production device built around a familiar need: print the permit set, scan the marked-up sheet, copy the revised detail, and keep the project moving without handing drawings from one machine to another. Its sheet-fed color scanner, 15-inch touchscreen, and print/copy/scan functions make it particularly practical for teams still handling paper redlines, archive drawings, survey exhibits, and field-issued plan revisions.
For CAD and PDF plan output, the combination of HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF support, Gigabit Ethernet, USB, and an embedded web server fits a managed office workflow better than a standalone plotter. HP rates draft A1 color line drawings at 35 seconds per page. That figure deserves context: file processing, roll changes, scanning, and someone sorting a mixed set still occupy real minutes. Money is minutes.
44"Maximum print widthSupports Letter to E-size sheets and 11 to 44-in rolls.
2400 x 1200 DPIPrint qualityMaximum black print quality.
72 D prints per hourRated line outputManufacturer-rated throughput figure.
42"Scanner widthSheet-fed color scanning.
Where it fits in an AEC document workflow
This machine makes the most sense where wide-format scanning is operationally important, not merely an occasional convenience. A civil team can scan a marked utility plan to PDF; a construction office can make color copies of coordination drawings; an architect can reproduce a legacy vellum sheet before issuing a revised digital set. The scanner supports PDF and TIFF output, plus scan-to-file, scan-to-network, scan-to-print, batch scanning, and collated copy functions from the touchscreen.
Print handling is straightforward rather than elaborate: one roll input, a rear single-sheet path, automatic cutter, and output basket. It accepts roll media up to 44 inches wide and sheet media up to 66 inches long, with a maximum print length of 300 ft subject to application and operating-system limits. Fine linework is a genuine strength on paper, with a stated minimum line width of 0.002 in and line accuracy of +/- 0.1%.
The trade-off is unattended flexibility. One roll means each change between plain bond plans, coated presentation sheets, or another media type is an operator task. For a print room producing frequent mixed-media or mixed-size sets, that interruption matters more than the headline plot rate.
IT and document-control considerations
The T1120 HD offers Gigabit Ethernet, USB, an embedded web server, HP Web Jetadmin, and HP Printer Utility. Those are useful foundations for fleet visibility and network deployment, while the listed compatibility with older Windows, Mac OS X, Novell NetWare, and Citrix environments signals the generation of infrastructure it was designed to support.
That distinction matters. IT should validate driver behavior, file-submission paths, browser access, authentication expectations, and network policy before standardizing it in a current environment. The printer supports HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, and TIFF, which is relevant for CAD-originated and raster drawing workflows, but the machine is one node in the system: a plotter that saves thirty seconds a plot buys you nothing if the file spends four minutes finding it.
For larger spaces, allow for a substantial installation footprint: the listed dimensions are 74.8 x 39.4 x 63 inches and listed weight is 440 lb. This is print-room equipment, not something to tuck beside a project manager’s desk and hope nobody notices.
Estimate rated plan-output time for a typical drawing batch, then add realistic allowance for file preparation, roll changes, retrieval, and set handling.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 673 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
Family position and practical alternatives
Within the catalogued HP family, the HP DesignJet T1120ps 24-in is the narrower option for teams whose work rarely exceeds 24 inches wide. The HP DesignJet T1200 44-in is the closer same-width alternative to evaluate when comparing 44-inch DesignJet workflows. If roll switching and reduced operator intervention are central requirements, the HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in is the family option explicitly identified with dual-roll handling, though its maximum width is smaller.
Do not choose the T1120 HD for automatic duplex output; duplex printing is not supported. It may also be less appropriate for departments needing multiple rolls loaded at once, broad current-platform validation, or a compact office device. Its real value is concentrated in organizations that still need dependable wide-format print-and-scan handling around physical AEC documents.
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The read
The HP DesignJet T1120 HD Multifunction Printer remains a sensible fit for AEC teams whose paper workflow includes meaningful wide-format scanning, color copying, CAD/PDF plotting, and legacy-document conversion. Its 44-inch width, color scanner, and network management tools suit a departmental reprographics corner or construction-document room better than a high-interruption project desk. Choose it if one loaded roll and a sheet-fed scan path match the way your team actually works; choose the HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in if dual-roll operation is the workflow requirement that keeps pulling someone away from billable work.
Spec analysis
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Overall performance
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF |
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| Media thickness | Printer: > 0.8; Scanner: > 15.2 |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.31" (13.5 cm) |
| Scanning | Color scanning |
| Ethernet | Yes |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width44"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | 3 (matte black and yellow, magenta and cyan, photo black and gray) |
| Color depth | 48 bit |
| Printing colors | Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow |
| Color management | HP Color Center, HP Vivera inks, Closed-loop color system |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print head nozzles | 2112 |
| Print speed (imperial) | 72 D prints per hour |
| Color printing technology | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF |
| Print cartridge volume (metric) | HP 90 Ink Cartridge: black (775 ml); black, cyan, magenta, yellow (400 ml); cyan, magenta, yellow (225 ml) |
| 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) | 100 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 | Printer: 240 x 160 LCD grayscale 2 bits per pixel; scanner: 15-in LCD touchscreen with 1024 x 768 resolution LCD |
|---|---|
| Certification | WEEE; EU RoHS; China RoHS; REACH; EuP Adobe PostScript; PANTONE* |
| Built-in processor | Printer: Intel Pentium M; scanner: Intel Pentium 4 |
| Processor frequency | 2800 MHz |
Paper handling
| Roll paper | Yes |
|---|---|
| Media handling | Printer: sheet feed, roll feed, automatic cutter; Scanner: sheet feed |
| Paper handling | Printer: sheet feed, roll feed; Scanner: sheet feed, output basket |
| Media thickness | Printer: > 0.8; Scanner: > 15.2 |
| Roll top margin | 0.197" (5 mm) |
| Print margin roll | 0.197" (5 mm) |
| Custom media sizes | 216 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm |
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| Maximum media width | Printer: 1118 mm; Scanner: 1067 mm |
| Maximum paper trays | 1 |
| Maximum roll length | 3598.4" (91.4 m) |
| Duplex print options | None (not supported) |
| Standard media sizes | A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.31" (13.5 cm) |
| Media types supported | Printer: bond and coated paper (bond, coated, heavyweight coated, super heavyweight plus matte, colored), technical paper (natural tracing, translucent bond, vellum), film (clear, matte, polyester), photographic paper (satin, gloss, semi-gloss, matte, high-gloss), backlit, self-adhesive (two-view cling, indoor paper, polypropylene, vinyl); Scanner: non-abrasive paper, vellum, mylar, sepia, blueprints, plastic film, plastic laminate, foam board, cardboard. (No plywood, stone plates, metal plates or abrasive, dirty, rough, sharp edged, metal clamped, or burned surfaces or transparencies) |
| Print margin cut-sheet | 5 x 16.75 x 5 x 5 |
| Recommended media weight | 60 – 328 g/m² |
| Media thickness (imperial) | 0.6" |
| Media weights by paper path | 60 to 328 g/m² |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A0, A1, A2, A3, A4 |
| Maximum length of sheet media | 1676.4 mm |
| Paper handling standard/input | Printer: roll loading, single-sheet rear tray; scanner: sheetfed |
| Paper handling standard/output | Basket |
| Media thickness (by paper path) | Up to 15.7 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 |
|---|---|
| I/O ports | ot |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| RJ-45 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports | 1 |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 440.9 lbs (200 kg) |
|---|---|
| Size (imperial) | 74.8" |
| Weight (imperial) | 440 lb |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 74.8 x 39.4 x 63" (1900 x 1000 x 1600 mm) |
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 78.7 x 55.1 x 63" (2000 x 1400 x 1600 mm) |
| Product dimensions when open (LxWxD) | 78.7" |
Power
| Power requirements | Input voltage (auto ranging) 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz), 2 A max |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (active) | 330 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 65.3 W |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 44.4 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 | EU (LVD and EN60950-1 compliant) |
|---|---|
| Ink drop | 6 pl (C, M, PK, G), 9 pl (Y, MK) |
| Functions | Print; copy; scan |
| Driver LAN | Novell NetWare 5.x/6.x clients |
| Coated paper | Yes |
| Glossy paper | Yes |
| Control panel | Printer: 240 x 160 pixels grayscale graphical display with Asian fonts support; 4 direct-access buttons and 7 navigation buttons; 2 bicolor lights (Ready, Processing, Attention, Error); scanner: 15-in LCD touchscreen |
| Line accuracy | +/- 0.1% |
| Driver updates | Latest driver upgrade information available on http:// |
| Grayscale levels | 256 |
| Scan input modes | On the touchscreen: scan preview, scan to file, scan to DVD, scan to network, scan to print, collate copy, copy, batch scanning, batch copying, print from list |
| Line width minimum | 0.002 in |
| Printer management | HP Web Jetadmin; HP Printer Utility |
| Roll maximum input | 1 |
| Embedded web server | Yes |
| Color space standard | sRGB |
| Media thickness (min) | 0.00236" (0.0600 mm) |
| Acoustic power emissions | 6.9 B(A) (active/printing), 5.8 B(A) (standby) |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 55 dB |
| Minimum system requirements | Microsoft Windows XP Home, XP Professional: Intel Pentium 4 (1 GHz), 512 MB RAM, 2 GB available hard disk space |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Compliance for Class A ITE products: EU (EMC Directive) |
| JetDirect Compatible Products | Y |
| Compatible ink types, supplies | Dye-based (C, M, Y, G, PK), pigment-based (MK) |
| Maximum media length (imperial) | 66" |
| Maximum print length (imperial) | 300 ft (operating system and application dependent) |
| Acoustic power emissions (standby) | 58 dB |
| Print quality (black, best quality) | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print quality (color, best quality) | 2400 DPI |
| Print quality (black, draft quality) | 600 DPI |
| Acoustic pressure emissions (standby) | 42 dB(A) |
| Media sizes standard (imperial rolls) | Letter to E-size 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 v10.4 or higher: PowerPC G3 or Intel Core Processor, 256 MB RAM, 1 GB available hard disk space |
Copying
| Copier settings | Type of original, image crop and align preview, lightness, saturation and RGB controls, sharpen/blur, mirror copy, enlarge/reduce, paneling, tiling, nesting, accounting, batch |
|---|---|
| Color copy capability | Yes |
| Maximum number of copies | 1000 copies |
| Copy resolution (black graphics) | Up to 9600 dpi |
| Copy resolution (color text and graphics) | 9600 DPI |
Scanning
| Scanning | Color scanning |
|---|---|
| Scanner type | Sheet-fed scanner |
| Scan technology | Dual 2D-adaptive enhancement; dual 2D-adaptive gray; ADL+error diffusion halftoning; 2D-sharpening; 2D-softening and 2D-blur filter; 2D-adaptive thresholding |
| Minimum scan area | 6 x 4.5" |
| Minimum scan size | 1067 mm |
| Scan file formats | PDF, TIFF |
| Hardware scan resolution | 508 x 508 DPI |
| Linear scan speed (metric) | Colour (200 dpi/400 dpi turbo): up to 5.1 cm/sec; Black and white (200 dpi/400 dpi turbo): up to 15.2 cm/sec |
| Scan quality (black, best) | 300 DPI |
| Scan quality (color, best) | 300 DPI |
| Scan quality (black, draft) | 150 DPI |
| Scan quality (color, draft) | 150 DPI |
| Linear scan speed (imperial) | Color (200 dpi/400 dpi Turbo): up to 2 in/sec; black and white (200 dpi/400 dpi Turbo): up to 6 in/sec |
| Scan quality (black, normal) | 200 DPI |
| Scan quality (color, normal) | 200 DPI |
Packaging data
| Package weight | 612.9 lbs (278 kg) |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | HP Instant Printing Utility |
| Package weight (imperial) | 589 lbs |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 76 x 30.2 x 56.9" (1930 x 766 x 1445 mm) |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 77.6 x 31.1 x 57.1" |
System requirements
| Browser supported | 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 Vista (32 and 64-bit), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32 and 64-bit), XP Home and Professional (32 and 64-bit), Server 2003 (32 and 64-bit), Mac OS X v10.4, Mac v10.5, Novell NetWare 5.x, 6.x, Citrix XenApp, Citrix XenServer |
Input & output capacity
| Total input capacity | 1 sheets |
|---|---|
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet T1120 MFP
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
4 ink cartridges · 74 paper & media items · 1 accessory
HP DesignJet T1120 MFP ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet T1120 MFP 44-in HD — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 3
Paper & Media 66
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 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)Representative 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 Clear Film 174 gsm-610 mm x 22.9 m (24 in x 75 ft)
HP Q1421A photo paper Brown, WhiteRepresentative imageHP Heavyweight Coated Paper, 42 in x 100 ft (C6569C)
HP Q1908A printing film
HP Adhesive Vinyl 914 mm x 12.2 m (36 in x 40 ft)
HP Q1956A large format media 67.5 m
HP Q1961A large format media
HP Q1962A large format media
HP Q6579A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q6580A photo paper Matte
HP Q6581A photo paper
HP Q1442A large format media 45.7 m
HP Q1445A printing paper Matte
HP Q7897A large format media 45.7 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 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 Premium Gloss 25 sht/A3+/330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 in) White
HP Premium Gloss 20 sht/A2+/458 x 610 mm (18 x 24 in)
HP Premium Satin 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft) White
HP Premium Satin 25 sht/A3+/330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 in) White
HP Premium Satin 20 sht/A2+/458 x 610 mm (18 x 24 in) White
HP Premium Satin 914 mm x 22.9 m (36 in x 75 ft) White
HP Premium Satin 1067 mm x 30.5 m (42 in x 100 ft)Accessories 1
Questions
Straight answers
What AEC jobs fit the HP DesignJet T1120 HD best?
It fits plan printing, color-coded coordination drawings, scanned redlines, legacy drawing conversion, copy work, and PDF/TIFF archiving where wide-format paper originals remain part of the process.
Can it scan wide-format construction drawings?
Yes. It has a sheet-fed color scanner with a maximum media width of 42 inches and supports scan-to-file, scan-to-network, scan-to-print, batch scanning, PDF, and TIFF.
How does it handle plan-set media?
The printer has one roll input, a rear single-sheet path, automatic cutter, and output basket. It supports media widths up to 44 inches, but changing media types requires operator intervention because only one roll is loaded.
Is this suitable for current managed IT environments?
It includes Gigabit Ethernet, USB, an embedded web server, HP Web Jetadmin, and HP Printer Utility. Because its listed operating-system support includes earlier Windows, Mac OS X, Novell NetWare, and Citrix platforms, IT should test drivers and security requirements in the intended environment.
Does the HP DesignJet T1120 HD print double-sided drawings?
No. Duplex print options are listed as not supported.
Which in-family model should I consider if roll changes are slowing production?
Consider the HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in when dual-roll handling is more important than retaining 44-inch maximum print width.
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