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HP DesignJet T2600
36" wide-format MFPs
- ModelT2600
- Prints36" wide
- Score69/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
1-year warranty includedExtendable to 5 years
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- This is a 36-inch color multifunction system for AEC teams that need printing, copying, and scanning in one device.
- Its listed PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, and CALS G4 support fits varied technical-document workflows.
- The 600 x 600 DPI optical scanner gives redlines, legacy drawings, and field documents a direct path back into digital project files.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 36" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Productivity Rated at 360 A1/hr; 10 sec/A1; 6 A1/min.
- Ink platform Cyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow, Gray.
- Verified specs 3 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
- Analyst score Scores 69/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
A 36-inch color MFP built for the plan set that keeps changing
The HP DesignJet T2600 36-in PostScript MFP is a color, six-ink thermal inkjet multifunction printer designed for the workgroup that prints, copies and scans wide-format drawings all day. It handles rolls and cut sheets up to 36 inches wide, prints at up to 2400 x 1200 dpi, and drives everything from a 15.6-inch touchscreen. The six inks — including Gray and both Matte and Photo Black — cover bond drawings and richer renders without you swapping media strategy mid-project.
The “Plus Edition — Build Connected” adds HP Build Workspace, a cloud layer HP positions for QR-linked version control between printed plans and the current digital file. HP also rates its scan-to-vectorize as an up-to-80% drafting-time reducer; in practice, expect clean results on simple line work and manual cleanup on layered architectural sheets.
- Mid-to-large A/E/MEP workgroups printing mixed bond and color sets daily.
- Print rooms needing integrated 600-dpi scan, copy and archive-to-file.
- PostScript/PDF shops handling presentation boards alongside CAD plots.
- Field-to-office teams chasing version control on active sheets.
It’s less compelling if you burn through rolls fast enough to keep an operator swapping — the dual-roll HP DesignJet T2600dr 36-in earns its keep there. Single-discipline shops with no scan/copy need may prefer the plotter-only HP T2530 36-in.
- 36″Max print width
- 1,211 ft²/hRated speed
- 6Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
- 12 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
overall
overall
At a glance
- Print width
- Up to 36 in (rolls and cut sheets to 36" x 48")
- Technology
- Thermal inkjet, color
- Max resolution
- 2400 x 1200 dpi
- Ink system
- 6 inks — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Gray, Matte Black, Photo Black (HP 730)
- Scan / copy
- Integrated MFP, 600 x 600 dpi optical scanning; copier resize 25–400%
- Control panel
- 15.6" touchscreen
- Page description languages
- PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4
- Footprint / weight
- 54.7" W x 29.9" D x 48.8" H; 233.7 lbs
Ideal for: mid-to-large AEC workgroups printing mixed mono/color sets with in-house scan, copy and cloud version control. Not the tool for: high-roll-turnover print rooms (look at the T2600dr) or plot-only single-discipline shops (look at the T2530).
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- This is a 36-inch color multifunction system for AEC teams that need printing, copying, and scanning in one device.
- Its listed PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, and CALS G4 support fits varied technical-document workflows.
- The 600 x 600 DPI optical scanner gives redlines, legacy drawings, and field documents a direct path back into digital project files.
- HP Web Jetadmin and HP Security Manager make device management and security relevant evaluation points, not afterthoughts.
- The HP DesignJet T2600dr 36-in is the logical in-family alternative when dual-roll handling is the operational requirement.
A permit set changes at 4:30, the superintendent needs two marked-up copies, and someone has unearthed a paper original from a filing cabinet. That is the sort of ordinary AEC day the HP DesignJet T2600 36-in PostScript Multifunction Printer Plus Edition is built around: 36-inch color printing, copying, and scanning in one office-oriented system.
Its practical appeal is not a single headline specification. It is the combination of direct printing, a 15.6-inch touchscreen, broad AEC file-language support, and a 600 x 600 DPI optical scanner. For teams moving between CAD plots, PDF bid documents, GIS exhibits, and scanned redlines, fewer handoffs can matter more than a theoretical speed advantage.
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum print resolutionColor-capable thermal inkjet output.
600 x 600 DPIOptical scanning resolutionFor scan, copy, and archive workflows.
25 – 400%Copy resize rangeUseful when an existing drawing must be reproduced at a different size.
54.7"Printer footprintWidth; depth is 29.9".
Where it fits in an AEC document workflow
This model is particularly well suited to an architecture, engineering, surveying, or construction office that still needs paper plans but does not want scanning and copying to become a separate workflow. It accepts custom media sizes from 210 x 279 to 36 x 48 inches and supports PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4, making it a credible destination for common CAD, BIM-to-PDF, and legacy technical-document files.
The six-color set—cyan, photo black, matte black, magenta, yellow, and gray—gives the machine a sensible role for black-line plans as well as color-coded coordination drawings, utility maps, and client-facing boards. The stated media support includes bond, coated, matte, glossy, semi-glossy, satin, photo, and heavy papers. As ever, buy the machine for the workflow you have, not the one the brochure imagines.
- In-house permit, bid, and construction-document plotting
- Scan-to-file of redlines, field sketches, and older drawings
- Color GIS, phasing, coordination, and presentation output
- Mixed PDF and HP-GL/2 job submission from office workstations
The workflow and IT case deserves equal attention
HP Click App, HP App, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Security Manager, HP Click Driver for Windows 11, HP Build Workspace, and optional HP SmartTracker and HP SmartStream are listed with the system. That matters to IT and print-room staff: the printer is not merely an endpoint; it is a managed device sitting between project files, user permissions, network policies, and chargeback expectations.
Wi-Fi Direct and HP ePrint add submission options, while direct printing can reduce the detour through an individual workstation. HP dynamic security is also specified, so procurement should validate approved consumable policy before standardizing the fleet. The scanner is free. The person standing at it is not.
For supported supplies, the resolved compatibility list includes HP 730 inks and the HP 727 printhead. Confirm the exact consumable and service configuration included in a dealer proposal rather than assuming that every listed option is packaged alike.
Use the plot-time estimator as a planning aid for repeatable output; add realistic time for file preparation, scanning, roll loading, collection, and any manual set handling.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 1,211 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
How it sits within the family
The closest in-family comparison is the HP DesignJet T2600 36-in, also listed as a 36-inch multifunction system with 2400 x 1200 DPI resolution. This Plus Edition’s stated PostScript 3 and PDF 1.7 support makes it worth examining when driver independence and direct handling of technical file formats are priorities.
If roll management is the operational constraint, evaluate the HP DesignJet T2600dr 36-in, identified in the catalog as a dual-roll multifunction alternative. That step-up becomes more compelling where users repeatedly switch between bond plan output and coated color sheets, or where avoiding roll-change interruptions matters. Conversely, a team that primarily prints and rarely scans should question whether an integrated MFP is the right allocation of floor space and support attention. Compare the configurations directly with the T2600 Plus Edition and T2600dr comparison.
Related evaluation tools
HP DesignJet T2600 36-inCompare the closely related 36-inch multifunction configuration.HP DesignJet T2600dr 36-inReview the dual-roll in-family alternative.Wide-format class rankingPlace this system in the broader class context.How we evaluate wide-format systemsSee the workflow factors behind the comparison framework.
The read
Choose the HP DesignJet T2600 36-in PostScript Multifunction Printer Plus Edition if your office needs one 36-inch device to print, copy, scan, and accept the technical file formats that circulate through AEC projects. Choose the HP DesignJet T2600dr 36-in if dual-roll operation is the bottleneck you are actually trying to remove; choose a print-focused alternative if scanning and copying are occasional exceptions rather than daily work.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
- This printer
- HP DesignJet T2600dr MFP
Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print width | 36 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpimanufacturer-verified |
| Print speed | 360 A1/hr; 10 sec/A1; 6 A1/minmanufacturer-verified |
| Printing colors | cyan, magenta, yellow, blackmanufacturer-verified |
| Number of print cartridges | 6 |
| Page description languages | PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4 |
manufacturer-verified = checked against the manufacturer’s official datasheet, not aggregator data. Everything else is standards-body / catalog data we consider reliable.
Specifications
Full technical detail
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width36"
ColorColor
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Cyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow, Gray |
| Resolution color | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 6 |
| Page description languages | PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4 |
Performance
| HP segment | Business |
|---|---|
| Certification | Compliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KCC) |
Paper handling
| Custom media sizes | 210 x 279 to 914 x 1219 mm |
|---|---|
| Paper tray media types | Coated paper, Semi-glossy paper, Glossy paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Heavy paper, Satin paper |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A0, A1, A2, A3, A4 |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
|---|---|
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | HP ePrint |
Technical details
| Box contents | HP DesignJet T2600 Multifuntion Printer, printer stand and media bin, 15.6" touchscreen, spindle(s)[8], printheads, introductory ink cartridges, user guide, power cords |
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Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 29.9" (760 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 54.7" (1390 mm) |
| Height | 48.8" (1240 mm) |
| Weight | 233.7 lbs (106 kg) |
Power
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 10 W |
Operational conditions
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -25 – 55 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 – 35 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
Other features
| UNSPSC-code | 43212104 |
|---|---|
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Compliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KCC) |
Copying
| Copier resize | 25 – 400% |
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Scanning
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
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Packaging data
| Package depth | 30.2" (767 mm) |
|---|---|
| Package width | 58.1" (1477 mm) |
| Package height | 31.5" (800 mm) |
| Package weight | 302 lbs (137 kg) |
| Bundled software | HP Click App, HP App, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Security Manager, HP SmartTracker (optional), HP Click Driver for Windows 11, HP Build Workspace, HP SmartStream (optional) |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
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Brand-specific features
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 199896726504. 199896726511 |
|---|---|
| HP dynamic security | Yes |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with options | (B19) 199896726504; (B1K) 199896726511 |
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet T2600
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
12 ink cartridges · 14 paper & media items · 3 accessories · 6 coverage plans
HP DesignJet T2600 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet T2600 36-in PostScript Multifunction Printer (Plus Edition — Build Connected) — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 12
HP 730 300-ml Photo Black Ink Cartridge
HP 730 300-ml Matte Black Ink Cartridge
HP 730 130-ml Cyan Ink Cartridge
HP 730 300-ml Yellow Ink Cartridge
HP 730 300-ml Magenta Ink Cartridge
HP 730 130-ml Photo Black Ink Cartridge
HP 730 130-ml Gray Ink Cartridge
HP 730 300-ml Gray Ink Cartridge
HP 730 130-ml Matte Black Ink Cartridge
HP 730 300-ml Cyan Ink Cartridge
HP 730 130-ml Magenta Ink Cartridge
HP 730 130-ml Yellow Ink CartridgePaper & Media 12
Representative image10 Mil Water-resistant Blockout Display FilmRepresentative image11 Mil Water-Resistant Synthetic BannerRepresentative image15 Mil Water-Resistant Econo Scrim VinylRepresentative image16 Mil WR Opaque Scrim Vinyl (3″ AC)Representative image180gsm Solvent Satin PE PaperRepresentative image200gsm Special Matte Photo PaperRepresentative image230gsm Special Matte Photo PaperRepresentative imageWSL 28LB Simple Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (C2S) (448)Representative image5 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adh Vinyl (3" AC)Representative image6 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adhesive PolypropyleneRepresentative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)Representative image20LB Inkjet Bond Paper (730)
Questions
Straight answers
Can this printer handle standard AEC plan sizes?
Yes. It supports custom media sizes from 210 x 279 to 36 x 48 inches, as well as ISO A-series sizes from A0 through A4.
Which technical file formats does it support?
The listed page-description languages are PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, and CALS G4. That covers many common CAD, PDF, and technical archive workflows.
Is it suitable for scanning redlines and older paper drawings?
It includes optical scanning at 600 x 600 DPI and copy resizing from 25 to 400%. Suitability for a particular archive standard still depends on the condition and size of the originals and the firm’s file-naming process.
What should IT validate before deployment?
Validate driver deployment, user access, Wi-Fi Direct policy, network configuration, and how HP Web Jetadmin and HP Security Manager fit existing management practices. Also confirm the implications of HP dynamic security for approved consumables.
When should we consider the HP DesignJet T2600dr 36-in instead?
Consider it when dual-roll capability is the workflow priority. It may reduce interruptions for teams that regularly move between different media types or sizes.
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