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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 T2600dr combines 36-inch color printing, scanning and copying in a dual-roll multifunction format.
- Its supported languages include PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG and CALS G4.
- Dual-roll capability matters most when teams routinely alternate between document bond and presentation-oriented media.
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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 180 A1/hr, 19.3 sec/A1.
- Ink platform Cyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow, Gray.
- Verified specs 10 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
- Analyst score Scores 73/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
A dual-roll 36-inch technical MFP built to close the paper-to-CAD loop
The T2600dr is HP’s dual-roll, 36-inch multifunction plotter for AEC shops that print, copy and scan without walking to three different machines. The “dr” matters: two rolls with automatic switching means you can keep plain bond loaded for check sets and heavier coated stock loaded for presentation output, and the printer picks the right one by size or media without an operator standing by. Color is a six-ink system (including both matte and photo black plus gray), which handles GIS maps, coordination drawings and renderings alongside monochrome plan sets. PostScript 3, PDF 1.7 and HP-GL/2 are all onboard, so RIP-heavy files and native driver jobs both land cleanly.
- Mixed plan-set production where bond and coated media alternate constantly
- Firms that scan legacy blueprints and mark-ups — the 600 dpi scanner feeds HP Build Workspace, which HP rates as a route to CAD-ready DWG/DXF
- Color-coded coordination, GIS and presentation work needing a wide gamut on ordinary paper
- IT-managed environments needing Web Jetadmin, Security Manager and job accounting
It’s more machine than a solo studio needs; a single-roll HP DesignJet T2600 36-in covers lighter workloads. If your standard sheet runs to 44 inches, this family doesn’t stretch — look to the HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in instead. Note the AI vectorization typically depends on an active cloud subscription and conversion tokens.
- 36″Max print width
- 1,211 ft²/hRated speed
- 6Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
- 24 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
overall
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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" custom sizes)
- Rolls
- Dual roll with automatic switching ("dr")
- Ink system
- 6 inks — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Gray, Photo black, Matte black
- Max resolution
- 2400 x 1200 dpi
- Scanner
- Integrated MFP, 600 x 600 dpi optical; copy resize 25–400%
- Languages
- PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4
- Interface & software
- 15.6" touchscreen; HP Click, Web Jetadmin, Security Manager, Build Workspace, optional SmartTracker/SmartStream
- Footprint / weight
- 54.7" W x 29.9" D x 48.8" H; 240.3 lbs
Ideal for: mid-to-high-volume AEC print rooms running mixed bond/coated plan sets, color coordination work, and legacy-blueprint scanning. Not the tool for: a low-volume solo studio (a single-roll T2600 fits better), or firms whose standard sheet is 44 in (look to the T1700dr 44-in).
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The T2600dr combines 36-inch color printing, scanning and copying in a dual-roll multifunction format.
- Its supported languages include PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG and CALS G4.
- Dual-roll capability matters most when teams routinely alternate between document bond and presentation-oriented media.
- The 600 x 600 DPI optical scanner supports everyday redline capture, copying and scan-to-file work.
- HP Web Jetadmin and HP Security Manager make IT administration part of the product evaluation, not an afterthought.
- The standard HP DesignJet T2600 36-in is the more straightforward family alternative when dual-roll flexibility is unnecessary.
A bid set arrives as a mixed bundle of PDF sheets, marked-up plans and one last-minute revised detail. The practical question is not whether a wide-format device can print it; it is whether the team can print, scan, copy and route it without turning the plot corner into a small queue-management experiment.
The HP DesignJet T2600dr 36-in PostScript Multifunction Printer Plus Edition – Build Connected is a current 36-inch color multifunction system for AEC teams that need dual-roll printing alongside scan and copy capability. Its file-language support—PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG and CALS G4—makes it a sensible fit for the varied document types that circulate between CAD, BIM, GIS and construction workflows.
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolutionFor color and maximum output resolution.
600 x 600 DPIOptical scan resolutionFor scan and copy workflows.
210 x 279 to 36" x 48" (914 x 1219 mm)Custom media size rangeSupports common document sizes through 36 inches wide.
25 – 400%Copier resize rangeUseful when adapting legacy drawings or field copies.
Where the dual-roll configuration earns its space
The “dr” configuration matters most when two media types need to remain available: for example, ordinary bond for plan sets and coated media for client-facing color coordination sheets. It is particularly well suited to architecture and engineering offices, contractor project rooms, and survey or infrastructure teams that regularly move between monochrome linework and color-coded PDF output.
The six-color ink system includes cyan, photo black, matte black, magenta, yellow and gray. Combined with 2400 x 1200 DPI output, that gives the machine a credible role for drawings where fine linework, shaded site plans and colored discipline overlays must coexist. The specification deserves context: output resolution is only one part of readable construction documents; file preparation, line weights and the source PDF still do much of the work.
For scanning, the 600 x 600 DPI optical specification and 25–400% copy resizing support day-to-day redline capture, legacy-plan copying and scale adjustments. It is not a substitute for a documented archive process, but it keeps many routine scan-to-file jobs out of a separate device.
Use the estimator as a planning aid for print runs, then allow time for job preparation, roll handling and collection.
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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.
Files, IT control and the people behind the queue
This model is built for direct printing and supports Wi-Fi Direct and HP ePrint, while bundled tools include HP Click App, HP App, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Security Manager, HP Click Driver for Windows 11 and HP Build Workspace. HP SmartTracker and HP SmartStream are listed as optional. That is a useful starting point for teams trying to standardize submission and administration rather than leaving every user to solve driver settings independently.
IT should treat the printer as part of the project-information environment. HP Web Jetadmin and HP Security Manager belong in the evaluation because access, device oversight and configuration discipline affect support workload as much as output quality. A plotter that saves thirty seconds a plot buys you nothing if the file spends four minutes finding it.
Consumables should be planned around compatible HP 730 inks and the HP 727 printhead. Confirm the exact supported supply configuration, service coverage and local parts process before committing; the scanner is free. The person standing at it is not.
How it sits within the family
Against the HP DesignJet T2600 36-in, this model’s catalog distinction is its dual-roll configuration. That makes the T2600dr more compelling where media switching is a routine part of the day, not an occasional interruption. Firms with one predominant roll type may find the standard T2600 36-inch configuration sufficient.
The HP DesignJet T2600PS 36-in is the closer same-width PostScript alternative to examine when comparing configurations. Teams that need a wider dual-roll device should also review the HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in, which is listed at 44 inches. Use the comparison tool to keep the discussion on workflow requirements rather than familiar model names.
The T2600dr is less appropriate when the primary requirement is a wider-than-36-inch output format, or when scan/copy capability is not needed and the organization wants to simplify the device role. Its 54.7-inch width, 29.9-inch depth, 48.8-inch height and 240.3-pound weight also warrant a real placement plan rather than an optimistic gap beside a desk.
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The read
Choose the HP DesignJet T2600dr 36-in when your AEC team needs a current 36-inch color MFP with dual-roll flexibility, direct printing and practical scan/copy support for active project documents. Choose the HP DesignJet T2600 36-in if dual-roll handling is not central to the workflow; choose the HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in if wider output is the governing requirement. 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
| Print technology | HP Thermal Inkjetmanufacturer-verified |
|---|---|
| Print speed | 180 A1/hr, 19.3 sec/A1manufacturer-verified |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 optimized |
| Printing colors | Cyan, magenta, yellow, photo black, matte black, grey |
| Max roll width | 36 in (914 mm)manufacturer-verified |
| Ink cartridge capacity | 300 mlmanufacturer-verified |
| Internal memory / storage | 128 GB / 500 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) |
| Warranty | Two-year limited hardware warrantymanufacturer-verified |
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 |
|---|
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) | 199896726108. 199896726115. 199896726122. 199896726160. 199896726269. 199896726283 |
|---|---|
| HP dynamic security | Yes |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with options | (ABA) 199896726108; (ABG) 199896726115; (ACJ) 199896726122; (B19) 199896726160; (B1K) 199896726269; (BCD) 199896726283 |
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)Coverage & Support Plans 1
Questions
Straight answers
Is the HP DesignJet T2600dr suitable for ordinary AEC plan sets?
Yes. It supports bond paper and common AEC file languages including PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL and CALS G4, alongside color output.
What does the dual-roll configuration add?
The catalog identifies this as a dual-roll model. It is useful for teams that need two media types available without making media changes part of every job.
Can it scan marked-up drawings?
It is a multifunction printer with 600 x 600 DPI optical scanning resolution and a copier resize range of 25 – 400%. Those specifications suit routine scan, copy and resize tasks.
Which software and management tools are included?
Bundled software includes HP Click App, HP App, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Security Manager, HP Click Driver for Windows 11 and HP Build Workspace. HP SmartTracker and HP SmartStream are optional.
What supplies should buyers plan for?
Compatible supplies listed for this model include HP 730 inks and the HP 727 printhead. Verify the supply configuration and service arrangement offered with the specific unit.
When should a buyer consider another model in the family?
Consider the HP DesignJet T2600 36-in where dual-roll operation is not needed. Consider the HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in when the project workflow requires output wider than 36 inches.
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