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HP DesignJet T2600dr MFP
36" wide-format MFPs
- ModelT2600dr MFP
- Prints36" wide
- Score73/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
2-year warranty includedExtendable to 5 years
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- The 36-inch multifunction format suits shared AEC printing, copying, and scanning rather than a print-only corner device.
- PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, and CALS G4 support covers common technical-document inputs.
- The 600 x 600 DPI optical scanner supports plan-copy and scan-to-file workflows, subject to testing with actual originals.
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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.
- Ink platform Dye-based (C, M, Y, pK, G); pigment-based (mK).
- Verified specs 10 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
- Analyst score Scores 73/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
A dual-roll 36-in MFP built to keep a busy plan room fed and filed
The T2600dr Plus Edition is the multifunction, dual-roll member of HP’s current T2600 family: a 36-in thermal inkjet plotter with an integrated 600 x 600 DPI scanner, a 15.6-in touchscreen, and a six-ink set (cyan, magenta, yellow, photo black, matte black, gray) printing at up to 2400 x 1200 DPI. The two things that earn their keep here are the second roll and the scanner. Dual rolls let the machine switch between, say, 24-in bond and 36-in coated matte without an operator standing by to swap media — the difference between a hands-off overnight plot run and a series of interruptions. The onboard scanner means scan-to-file and copy live in the same box, which matters when redlines and legacy sheets need to become PDFs on the network.
- Mixed plan sets that mingle 24-in and 36-in sheets across two loaded rolls.
- Firms that scan, copy and archive as-builts and markups alongside plotting.
- PostScript/PDF-heavy shops running Bluebeam, Revit and Build Workspace submission.
- Offices needing IT-grade security and job accounting on one device.
Where it’s not the right tool: single-roll shops with no scan need should look at the HP DesignJet T2600 36-in and skip the second spindle. Need 44-in width? Step to the HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in — though that model drops the MFP scanner.
- 36″Max print width
- 1,211 ft²/hRated speed
- 6Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
- 24 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
overall
overall
Where it performs best
Connections
100
Workflow
100
Speed
88
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At a glance
- Print width
- 36 in (up to 36 x 48 in custom sheets)
- Configuration
- Dual-roll multifunction (integrated scanner/copier)
- Print resolution
- Up to 2400 x 1200 DPI
- Ink set
- 6 inks — C, M, Y, photo black, matte black, gray (HP 730)
- Scanner
- 600 x 600 DPI optical; copy resize 25–400%
- Page description languages
- PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4
- Interface
- 15.6-in touchscreen; Wi-Fi Direct, HP ePrint, direct printing
- Footprint / weight
- 54.7 x 29.9 x 48.8 in; 240.3 lb on stand
Ideal for: mid-to-high-volume AEC offices that plot mixed-size sets, scan/copy in-house, and need PostScript plus IT-manageable security. Not the tool for: single-roll, no-scan shops or firms that need 44-in width.
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The 36-inch multifunction format suits shared AEC printing, copying, and scanning rather than a print-only corner device.
- PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, and CALS G4 support covers common technical-document inputs.
- The 600 x 600 DPI optical scanner supports plan-copy and scan-to-file workflows, subject to testing with actual originals.
- HP Web Jetadmin and HP Security Manager make IT ownership and driver governance relevant to the buying decision.
- The T2600dr is most persuasive when dual-roll handling reduces interruptions in a recurring mixed-media workflow.
AEC printing rarely fails because a plotter cannot put ink on paper. It fails when a permit-set revision arrives as a mixed PDF, someone needs a marked-up sheet scanned back to the project folder, and the print room has to keep moving without turning every job into an operator event. The HP DesignJet T2600dr 36-in PostScript Multifunction Printer Plus Edition is built for that combined print, copy, and scan station role.
Its 36-inch format suits standard architectural and engineering drawings, while native support for PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, and CALS G4 gives it a practical file-language foundation for CAD, GIS, and document-control workflows. The 15.6-inch touchscreen, direct printing, Wi-Fi Direct, and HP software set are useful only if the surrounding submission process is equally disciplined. A plotter that saves thirty seconds a plot buys you nothing if the file spends four minutes finding it.
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolutionFor color and monochrome output.
600 x 600 DPIOptical scanning resolutionRelevant for plan copying and scan-to-file workflows.
25 – 400%Copier resize rangeSupports reduction and enlargement during copying.
54.7"Operating footprintPrinter width; depth is 29.9".
Where it fits in an AEC document workflow
This machine is most credible as a shared departmental device for architects, engineers, survey teams, and construction offices that need more than occasional plotting. It can print directly and its supported languages cover the file types that tend to circulate between CAD authoring, PDF review, field coordination, and document control. The six-color configuration—cyan, photo black, matte black, magenta, yellow, and gray—also gives coordination drawings, GIS maps, phasing plans, and presentation-oriented plan sheets more range than a monochrome-only workflow.
- Architectural and engineering teams printing 24- and 36-inch drawing sets.
- Construction groups copying marked-up plans and issuing revised PDFs.
- Survey and infrastructure teams handling GIS, CALS G4, and technical raster files.
- Print rooms standardizing submission through HP Click App and HP Click Driver for Windows 11.
The scanner matters when paper redlines or legacy plan copies still enter the job stream. Its resize range supports practical copy work, but buyers should test their own source condition, file naming, and destination workflow. The scanner is free. The person standing at it is not.
File handling, IT, and governance deserve a seat at the table
The T2600dr supports HP Web Jetadmin, HP Security Manager, HP App, HP Build Workspace, and optional HP SmartTracker and HP SmartStream. That makes it a sensible candidate where IT needs a managed endpoint rather than a loosely administered plotter on the corner network. HP dynamic security is included; procurement and IT should confirm consumable policy, network configuration, and who owns driver deployment before installation.
For teams with recurring chargeback or project-allocation requirements, optional HP SmartTracker deserves a workflow demonstration using actual job codes and users. For distributed design teams, test the path from authoring application to approved PDF to output—not just a clean sample file. The supported languages are broad; consistent driver settings and PDF standards are what make that breadth useful.
For a side-by-side family check, compare the HP DesignJet T2600dr 36-in listing with the HP DesignJet T2600 36-in if dual-roll operation is not central to the requirement.
Use the estimator as a planning aid, then allow for file processing, roll changes, scan handling, and collection time in the real document cycle.
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.
Family position and the limits of the fit
The practical step-down conversation is the HP DesignJet T2600 36-in, another 36-inch multifunction model in the same family. The T2600dr becomes more compelling where dual-roll operation helps keep routine media choices loaded and reduces interruptions between jobs. If the firm’s primary requirement is wider output, the HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in changes the discussion with its 44-inch, dual-roll format; it is a width decision, not merely a feature comparison.
This is not automatically the right tool for every AEC office. It may be less appropriate where wide-format output is genuinely occasional, where staff do not need scanning and copying, or where a central reprographics department already owns the document-production process. Conversely, firms with frequent paper redlines, mixed technical files, and multiple departments sharing a controlled device will find the all-in-one format easier to justify.
Supplies should be specified against the compatible catalog entry: HP 730 inks and the HP 727 printhead. Confirm the exact supply and service arrangement with the seller before standardizing a fleet.
Compare the workflow alternatives
HP DesignJet T2600 36-inEvaluate the same-width multifunction alternative.HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-inConsider a wider dual-roll format for larger-sheet requirements.Canon GP-300 36-inReview a 36-inch cross-brand option in the catalog.Wide-format class rankingPlace this device in the broader class view.
The read
Choose the HP DesignJet T2600dr 36-in PostScript Multifunction Printer Plus Edition if your AEC team needs a shared 36-inch print, copy, and scan node with broad technical file support, managed-software options, and a workflow that benefits from dual-roll operation. Choose the HP DesignJet T2600 36-in if the same multifunction role matters but dual-roll handling does not. Choose the HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in if the operational constraint is sheet width. Buy the machine for the workflow you have, not the one the brochure imagines.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
- This printer
- HP DesignJet T2600dr MFP
Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Max roll width | 36 in (914 mm)manufacturer-verified |
|---|---|
| Print speed (HP rated) | 180 A1/hr, 19.3 sec/A1manufacturer-verified |
| Maximum resolution | Up to 2400 x 1200 optimised dpi |
| Ink set | Cyan, magenta, yellow, photo black, matte black, gray (6) |
| Ink platform | Dye-based (C, M, Y, pK, G); pigment-based (mK)manufacturer-verified |
| Cartridge capacities | 300 ml and 130 mlmanufacturer-verified |
| Internal storage | 500 GB self-encryptingmanufacturer-verified |
| Internal memory | 128 GBmanufacturer-verified |
| Page description languages | Adobe PostScript 3, Adobe PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4 |
| Weight | 240.3 lb (109 kg) |
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 | 240.3 lbs (109 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 | 313.1 lbs (142 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) | 199896726306. 199896726313 |
|---|---|
| HP dynamic security | Yes |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with options | (B19) 199896726306; (B1K) 199896726313 |
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet T2600dr MFP
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
12 ink cartridges · 12 paper & media items · 2 accessories · 5 coverage plans
HP DesignJet T2600dr MFP ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet T2600dr 36-in PostScript MFP — Plus Edition (Build Connected) — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 12
HP 730 300-ml Cyan Ink Cartridge
HP 730 300-ml Gray Ink Cartridge
HP 730 300-ml Photo Black 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 Matte Black Ink Cartridge
HP 730 130-ml Cyan Ink Cartridge
HP 730 130-ml Matte Black Ink Cartridge
HP 730 130-ml Magenta Ink Cartridge
HP 730 130-ml Yellow Ink CartridgePaper & Media 12
Representative image11 Mil Water-Resistant Synthetic BannerRepresentative image15 Mil Water-Resistant Econo Scrim VinylRepresentative image16 Mil WR Opaque Scrim Vinyl (3″ AC)Representative 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)Representative image24LB Inkjet Bond Paper (731)Representative image20LB High Brite Inkjet Bond Paper (740)
Questions
Straight answers
What AEC files can the HP DesignJet T2600dr 36-in PostScript Multifunction Printer Plus Edition handle?
Its listed page description languages are PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, and CALS G4. Buyers should still test their own CAD-to-PDF and document-control workflow before deployment.
Can it copy and scan construction drawings?
Yes. It is a multifunction printer with 600 x 600 DPI optical scanning resolution and a copier resize range of 25 – 400%.
Is this a sensible device for a managed corporate network?
It includes HP Web Jetadmin and HP Security Manager in its bundled software list, along with HP dynamic security. IT should validate network configuration, driver deployment, and consumable policy for its environment.
When should I consider the HP DesignJet T2600 36-in instead?
Consider the HP DesignJet T2600 36-in when the 36-inch multifunction role is right but dual-roll operation is not a meaningful operational requirement. The decision should be based on media-loading interruptions and job mix.
When is the HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in the better fit?
The HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in is the relevant in-family alternative when 44-inch output is required. It is also listed as a dual-roll model, so width is the principal distinction established here.
Which supplies should buyers confirm for this model?
The compatible catalog entry identifies HP 730 inks and the HP 727 printhead. Confirm the exact supply configuration and service coverage before committing to a fleet standard.
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