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HP DesignJet T1120 MFP
54" wide-format MFPs
- ModelT1120 MFP
- Prints54" wide
- Score53/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- This multifunction system combines 44-inch color printing with sheet-fed color scanning, copying and scan-to-network functions.
- Its one-roll configuration suits predictable plan-production work better than frequent media switching.
- HP lists draft A1 color line drawing output at 56 A1 prints per hour, but set production also depends on operator handling.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 54" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 1200 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- 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 SD Multifunction Printer, 1200 x 1200 DPI, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, 48 bit, HP 72 Ink Cartridge: cyan, gray, magenta, matte black, photo black, yellow (130 ml); cyan, gray,…, 25 – 400%, 50 copies
- 673 ft²/hRated speed
- 6Ink channels
- 1,200 dpiMax resolution
Spec Analysis
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- This multifunction system combines 44-inch color printing with sheet-fed color scanning, copying and scan-to-network functions.
- Its one-roll configuration suits predictable plan-production work better than frequent media switching.
- HP lists draft A1 color line drawing output at 56 A1 prints per hour, but set production also depends on operator handling.
- The scanner handles a broad range of clean, non-abrasive originals but is not intended for damaged or rough field documents.
- Network management is available through Gigabit Ethernet, an embedded web server and HP Web Jetadmin, while legacy client support warrants an IT review.
The HP Designjet T1120 SD Multifunction Printer is built for the part of AEC work that still arrives as a marked-up plan, a legacy drawing, or a paper record someone needs back in PDF form before lunch. It combines 44-inch color printing with sheet-fed color scanning, copying, roll media and a rear single-sheet path—useful for design offices, engineering teams and construction-document rooms that need one station for output and paper-to-digital intake.
HP rates draft A1 color line drawings at 56 prints per hour, with a stated 35 seconds per A1 draft plot. That rating deserves context: scanning, loading originals, roll changes and sorting a permit set remain human work. Money is minutes.
47 inMaximum print width
56 A1 prints per hourDraft A1 line drawing speed
+/- 0.1%Line accuracy
300 ft (operating system and application dependent)Maximum print length
Where it fits in an AEC workflow
This is particularly well suited to teams producing E-size plan sets, color-coded coordination drawings, GIS maps, bid exhibits and presentation graphics while also scanning redlines or legacy sheets. Its sheet-fed scanner accepts originals up to 47 inches wide, and the touchscreen supports scan preview, scan to file, scan to network, copy, batch scanning and batch copying. PDF and JPG are the listed scan-file formats.
The print engine supports HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL, which matters in CAD-heavy environments, while Ethernet, USB and an embedded web server provide the basic connections expected of a shared print-room device. The printer uses one roll at a time, plus a rear single-sheet tray and output basket. That is sensible for a controlled workflow with a predictable bond roll; it is less accommodating when users constantly alternate between plan paper, coated sheets and presentation media.
Use the plot-time estimator to translate the rated line-drawing output into a realistic starting point for your next plan-set run.
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.
Print, copy and scan: strengths with boundaries
For technical output, the useful facts are a stated minimum line width of 0.0024 in, line accuracy of +/- 0.1%, and maximum print resolution of 1200 x 1200 DPI. The six-cartridge ink system includes dye-based cyan, magenta, yellow, gray and photo black, plus pigment-based matte black. That combination gives the machine a credible role in everyday color plan work and graphics on supported bond, coated, technical, film and photographic media.
The scanner is a sheet-fed CIS design, not a universal original handler. It supports non-abrasive paper, vellum, mylar, sepia, blueprints, plastic film, plastic laminate, foam board and cardboard, but excludes dirty, rough, sharp-edged, metal-clamped or burned originals. In plain English: inspect a field-worn drawing before feeding it. A scanner jam is rarely improved by optimism.
Fleet, IT and family position
IT teams should treat this as an established, rather than current-generation, client environment. The listed operating-system support includes Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and 2008, Mac OS X v10.4 and v10.5, Novell NetWare and Citrix environments. HP Web Jetadmin, HP Printer Utility, Gigabit Ethernet and the embedded web server support administration, but a modern security review should validate network segmentation, driver deployment and authentication requirements before a shared deployment.
Within the catalog family, the HP DesignJet T1120ps 24-in is the more compact alternative where 24-inch output is sufficient. The HP DesignJet T1200 44-in is the logical in-family step-up to evaluate when the workflow needs a different 44-inch platform. For a direct side-by-side review, use the comparison tool.
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The read
Choose the HP Designjet T1120 SD Multifunction Printer if your office needs 44-inch technical printing plus routine scanning and copying of clean, feedable AEC originals, and can work efficiently from one active roll. Choose the HP DesignJet T1120ps 24-in if sheet width is the constraint, or evaluate the HP DesignJet T1200 44-in if your replacement project calls for a different 44-inch platform. 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 resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
|---|---|
| Number of print cartridges | 6 |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL |
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| Media thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.31" (13.5 cm) |
| Scanning | Color scanning |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Power consumption | 330 W |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Max resolution1200 x 1200 DPI
Max print width54"
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | 3 |
| Color depth | 48 bit |
| Color management | HP Color Center, HP Vivera inks, Closed-loop color system |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Print head nozzles | 1056 |
| Print speed (imperial) | 72 D prints per hour |
| Number of print cartridges | 6 |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL |
| Print cartridge volume (metric) | HP 72 Ink Cartridge: cyan, gray, magenta, matte black, photo black, yellow (130 ml); cyan, gray, magenta, photo black, yellow (69 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) | 56 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 4 bits per pixel; scanner: 9-in LCD touchscreen with 800 x 480 resolution LCD |
|---|---|
| Certification | Energy Star; WEEE; EU RoHS; China RoHS; REACH; EuP |
| Built-in processor | Printer: Intel Pentium M; scanner: Intel Pentium M |
| Processor frequency | 1500 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 | 0.8 mm |
| Roll top margin | 0.197" (5 mm) |
| Print margin roll | 0.197" (5 mm) |
| Custom media sizes | 216 x 279 – 1118 x 1676 mm |
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| Maximum media width | Printer: 1118 mm; scanner: 1198 mm |
| Maximum paper trays | 1 |
| Maximum roll length | 3598.4" (91.4 m) |
| Duplex print options | None (not supported) |
| Maximum print length | 3582.7" (91 m) |
| 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) | 0.04" |
| 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 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 | 308.6 lbs (140 kg) |
|---|---|
| Size (imperial) | 69.7" |
| Weight (imperial) | 309 lb |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 69.7 x 39.4 x 57.1" (1770 x 1000 x 1450 mm) |
Power
| Power requirements | 100 – 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz), 2 A |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (typical) | 330 W |
Operational conditions
| Operating altitude | 0 – 118110.2" (0 – 3000 m) |
|---|---|
| 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); China (CCC); Argentina (IRAM); Mexico (NYCE) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Photo paper | Yes |
| Coated 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: 9-in LCD touchscreen |
| Line accuracy | +/- 0.1% |
| Driver updates | http:///go/T1120SD-MFP/drivers |
| Grayscale levels | 256 |
| Scan input modes | On the touchscreen: scan preview, scan to file, scan to network, copy, batch scanning, batch copying |
| Line width minimum | 0.0024 in (ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E)) |
| Printer management | HP Web Jetadmin, HP Printer Utility |
| Roll maximum input | 1 |
| Embedded web server | Yes |
| Color space standard | sRGB |
| Acoustic power emissions | 6.9 B(A) |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 55 dB |
| Minimum system requirements | Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional: Intel Pentium 4 (1 GHz); 512 MB RAM; 2 GB available hard disk space Mac OS X v 10.4 or higher: PowerPC G4, G5, or Intel Core Processor; 1 GB RAM; 2 GB available hard disk space |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Compliance for Class A ITE products: EU (EMC Directive), USA (FCC Rules), Canada (ICES), 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 | 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) |
| Print quality (black, best quality) | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print quality (color, best quality) | 2400 DPI |
| Print quality (black, draft quality) | 600 DPI |
| 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 v 10.4 or higher: PowerPC G3 or Intel Core Processor; 256 MB RAM; 1 GB available hard disk space |
Copying
| Copier resize | 25 – 400% |
|---|---|
| Copier settings | Original type; quality; original size; resize; color management; batch; image quality settings (sharpness, lightness, contrast, background cleaning) |
| Color copy capability | Yes |
| Maximum number of copies | 50 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 | 6 x 10,000 pixels Contact Image Sensor (CIS) with 1 sensor line and 3 blinking LED’s (Red; Green; and Blue); 48-bit color data capture; 16-bit grayscale data capture |
| Minimum scan area | 6 x 4.4" |
| Minimum scan size | 152 x 112 mm |
| Scan file formats | JPG, PDF |
| Hardware scan resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Linear scan speed (metric) | Color (200 dpi): up to 3.81 cm/sec; black and white (200 dpi): up to 12.7 cm/sec |
| Scan quality (black, best) | 400 DPI |
| Scan quality (color, best) | 300 DPI |
| Scan quality (black, draft) | 200 DPI |
| Scan quality (color, draft) | 200 DPI |
| Linear scan speed (imperial) | Color (200 dpi): up to 1.5 in/sec; black and white (200 dpi): up to 5 in/sec |
| Scan quality (black, normal) | 300 DPI |
| Scan quality (color, normal) | 300 DPI |
Packaging data
| Package weight | 454.2 lbs (206 kg) |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | HP Instant Printing Utility |
| Package weight (imperial) | 454 lbs |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 76 x 30.2 x 50.5" (1930 x 766 x 1283 mm) |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 77.6 x 31.1 x 50.7" |
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 (R) (32 and 64-bit); Windows Server 2008 (32 and 64-bit); Windows XP Home and Professional (32 and 64-bit); Windows Server 2003 (32/64 bit); Mac OS X v 10.4; Mac OS X v 10.5; 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 SD — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 4
Paper & Media 74
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 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 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 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 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 documents does the HP Designjet T1120 SD Multifunction Printer handle well?
It is suited to E-size plan sets, CAD line drawings, color coordination drawings, maps, presentation graphics, redlines and legacy drawings that can safely pass through a sheet-fed scanner. It prints up to 44 inches wide and scans up to 47 inches wide.
Can it scan directly to a shared location?
Yes. The scanner touchscreen lists scan to file and scan to network, along with scan preview, copying and batch scanning. Scan-file formats are JPG and PDF.
Is this a good fit for mixed-media production?
It supports many media types, including bond, coated paper, technical paper, film, photographic paper, backlit and self-adhesive media. The trade-off is one roll maximum input, so frequent media changes require operator attention.
Can it safely scan old blueprints and marked-up field sheets?
It supports blueprints, vellum, sepia, mylar and several plastic materials when they are non-abrasive. Do not feed dirty, rough, sharp-edged, metal-clamped or burned originals, or transparencies.
What should IT verify before deploying it on a current network?
Confirm driver compatibility and support expectations for the client operating systems in use. The listed software environment includes older Windows, Mac OS X, Novell NetWare and Citrix versions; management options include HP Web Jetadmin, HP Printer Utility, Gigabit Ethernet and an embedded web server.
What are the practical installation requirements?
Allow for a 69.7 x 39.4 x 57.1-inch footprint and a 309 lb machine weight, plus access for roll loading, rear sheet feeding, scanner loading and output collection. It is better placed as a deliberate document-production station than as a casual desktop peripheral.
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