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HP DesignJet T1200 HD MFP
44" wide-format inkjet printer
- ModelT1200 HD MFP
- Prints44" wide
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- Integrated scanner turns this into a print-scan-copy station in one 44-inch footprint.
- Runs the six-color HP 72 ink set with the HP 72 printhead for tight linework.
- The HP 72B 130-ml Gray DesignJet Ink Cartridge gives neutral grayscale output.
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Overview
Built for the work
HP DesignJet T1200 HD Multifunction Printer
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- Integrated scanner turns this into a print-scan-copy station in one 44-inch footprint.
- Runs the six-color HP 72 ink set with the HP 72 printhead for tight linework.
- The HP 72B 130-ml Gray DesignJet Ink Cartridge gives neutral grayscale output.
- Skip it and take the plotter-only T1200 44-in if you never scan or copy.
- An MFP shares one uptime number across two machines — ask how service covers both halves.
- The newer T1600dr platform is worth a look if you're buying for the long term.
It’s 4:15 on a bid day. Somebody in civil just dropped a revised plan set on you, and the redlined markups from the walkthrough are still sitting on the scanner glass. You need prints out and copies made from the same box, without walking two rooms over. That’s the job the HP DesignJet T1200 HD Multifunction Printer was built for.
This is the T1200 with an integrated scanner bolted into one wide-format station. Print, scan, copy. One footprint. For a firm that both produces drawings and swallows a steady diet of incoming markups, old surveys, and legacy sheets that need digitizing, that consolidation is the whole point.
What it actually is
Strip the marketing and you have a 44-inch thermal inkjet plotter paired with a wide-format scanner. It runs the six-color HP 72 ink set with the HP 72 printhead, which is the same ink family that has kept DesignJet line quality tight for years. Fine lines hold. Small text on a D-size sheet stays legible. That matters when a plan checker is squinting at a callout.
The HP 72B 130-ml Gray DesignJet Ink Cartridge is part of the story too. Gray ink means neutral, non-color-cast monochrome — useful when you’re churning grayscale bond prints all afternoon and don’t want linework going warm or green on you.
HP 72Ink setsix-color thermal inkjet, plus the HP 72 printhead
HP 72B 130-ml Gray DesignJet Ink CartridgeDedicated mono inkneutral grayscale linework
scanner/MFPConfigurationprint, scan and copy in one station
Where it fits — and where it doesn't
The scanner is the deciding feature. If you don’t scan or copy, you’re paying for a component you’ll never touch — and the plotter-only HP DesignJet T1200 44-in does the same printing without the extra station. Go MFP only if incoming markups and legacy sheets are a real part of your day.
Within the family, the HP DesignJet T1120 44-in is the closer MFP cousin worth a side-by-side; line them up before you commit. If you don’t need 44 inches, the narrower HP DesignJet T1120ps 24-in shrinks the footprint. And a shop that wants a modern dual-roll workhorse should look at the HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in instead — it’s the newer platform.
- Mixed-discipline firms that both plot sets and digitize incoming markups all week.
- Print rooms that need copy-from-scan on wide originals without a second machine.
- Teams standardized on the HP 72 ink workflow already.
- Anyone tight on floor space who can’t fit a separate scanner.
Living with it
Consumables are the ordinary DesignJet routine. HP 72 cartridges, the HP 72 printhead, and the maintenance parts HP C3868A and HP C6036A keep it fed. Media options are wide — from plain bond rolls to the coated and glossy stock in the HP media range — and the HP DesignJet 44-in Spindle plus the HP DesignJet 3-in Core Adapter cover roll swaps. Warranty and Care Pack coverage runs through the hp UT-series support packs.
Name the failure mode first: an MFP is two machines sharing one uptime number. If the scanner path acts up on a deadline, you still want the plotter printing. Ask your dealer how service treats the two halves.
Worth comparing
The read
Buy the T1200 HD for one reason: you scan and copy wide originals as often as you print them, and you want that in a single box. If that’s your workflow, the consolidation earns its keep every deadline. If you only plot, the scanner is dead weight — take the plotter-only T1200 44-in and pocket the difference. And if you’re shopping fresh for the long haul, weigh the newer T1600dr 36-in before you settle on this generation.
Spec analysis
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The specs that decide it
| Maximum print width | 44 in |
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Specifications
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Everything that fits the HP DesignJet T1200 HD MFP
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
9 ink cartridges · 3 printheads · 23 paper & media items · 2 accessories
HP DesignJet T1200 HD MFP ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet T1200 HD Multifunction Printer — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 9
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 23
Representative 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 image10 Mil Water-resistant Blockout Display FilmRepresentative image10 Mil White Opaque BackerRepresentative image5 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adh Vinyl (3" AC)Representative image6 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adhesive PolypropyleneRepresentative image20LB High Brite Inkjet Bond Paper (740)Representative image20LB Inkjet Bond Paper (730)Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)
HP C3868A plotter paper 45.7 m 91.4 cm
HP Q1760A large format media 45.7 m MatteRepresentative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 36 in x 300 ft (C6810A)
HP C6036A printing paper Matte White
HP Q1421A photo paper Brown, WhiteRepresentative imageHP Heavyweight Coated Paper, 42 in x 100 ft (C6569C)
HP Q5487A photo paper Black, Blue, White
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 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) WhiteAccessories 2
Questions
Straight answers
What's the difference between this and the plotter-only T1200?
The HD Multifunction adds an integrated wide-format scanner for scanning and copying. The plotter-only HP DesignJet T1200 44-in prints identically but has no scanner — cheaper to own if you never scan.
Which inks and printhead does it use?
It uses the six-color HP 72 ink set and the HP 72 printhead, plus the HP 72B 130-ml Gray DesignJet Ink Cartridge for neutral monochrome linework.
How does it compare to the T1120 MFP?
The HP DesignJet T1120 44-in is the closest in-family MFP alternative. Compare them directly on width, scanner handling and support terms before deciding — the differences are workflow-specific.
What handles roll swaps and different core sizes?
The HP DesignJet 44-in Spindle carries the roll, and the HP DesignJet 3-in Core Adapter lets you mount 3-inch-core media. Media choices run from plain bond to coated and glossy stock.
Is there a newer machine I should consider instead?
If you’re buying for the long term, look at the HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in — a newer dual-roll platform in the same family. It’s narrower at 36 inches but a more current design.
What maintenance parts should I stock?
Keep the HP C3868A and HP C6036A maintenance items on hand, along with spare HP 72 cartridges and a printhead. Support coverage is available through the hp UT-series Care Packs.
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