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HP DesignJet T2600dr PS Managed MFP
wide-format MFPs
- Model3EK15P#B19
- Score73/100
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2-year warranty includedExtendable to 5 years
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- A 36-inch six-ink color MFP with an integrated 600 x 600 DPI scanner and dual media rolls.
- Dual rolls let bond and coated/glossy media coexist for unattended, mixed-media production.
- Native PostScript 3, PDF 1.7 and HP-GL/2 accept CAD, Revit and Bluebeam files without translation.
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- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Cyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow, Gray.
- Analyst score Scores 73/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
A dual-roll, PostScript MFP built for the plan-set-and-scan rhythm of a busy AEC print room
The DesignJet T2600dr PS Managed is a 36-inch, six-ink thermal inkjet multifunction plotter aimed at firms that print, copy and scan wide-format documents all day and want the machine—not a person—to keep the workflow moving. The dr designation means dual rolls with smart switching, so a mixed A0-to-A3 bid set pulls the right media without an operator swapping spindles between plots. The built-in 600 dpi scanner handles copy and scan-to-file for redlines and legacy drawings, and the six-color set (including matte and photo black plus gray) covers both crisp CAD linework and color coordination sheets.
- Mixed-size plan sets where auto roll-switching saves operator minutes
- Firms that need a genuine PostScript RIP for PDF and Adobe-driven presentation output
- Print rooms scanning as-builts and redlines alongside plotting
- IT-managed environments needing HP Security Manager and job accounting
Where it’s not the right tool: single-roll shops with lighter volume are better served by the standard HP DesignJet T2600 36-in, and anyone needing 44-inch width or oversized rolls should look to the HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in. If PostScript isn’t required, the plain HP DesignJet T2600dr 36-in covers the same dual-roll workflow.
- 1,211 ft²/hRated speed
- 6Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
- 24 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
overall
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At a glance
- Print width
- 36 in (up to 36" x 48" custom media)
- Configuration
- Dual-roll MFP with integrated 600 x 600 dpi scanner
- Max resolution
- 2400 x 1200 dpi
- Ink set
- 6 cartridges — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Gray, Photo black, Matte black
- Languages
- PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4
- Control panel
- 15.6" touchscreen; direct printing and Wi-Fi Direct
- Footprint / weight
- 54.7" W x 29.9" D x 48.8" H; 240.3 lbs
- Management & security
- HP Web Jetadmin, HP Security Manager, HP SmartTracker (optional); ENERGY STAR
Ideal for: mid-to-high-volume AEC print rooms running mixed plan sets, PostScript/PDF output and daily scanning. Not the tool for: single-roll low-volume studios (see the standard T2600 36-in) or shops needing 44-inch width (see the T1700dr 44-in).
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- A 36-inch six-ink color MFP with an integrated 600 x 600 DPI scanner and dual media rolls.
- Dual rolls let bond and coated/glossy media coexist for unattended, mixed-media production.
- Native PostScript 3, PDF 1.7 and HP-GL/2 accept CAD, Revit and Bluebeam files without translation.
- HP Web Jetadmin, HP Security Manager and optional HP SmartTracker cover fleet, security and chargeback.
- HP dynamic security governs accepted cartridges and belongs in the cost conversation upfront.
- The single-roll HP DesignJet T2600 36-in is the simpler choice when one media type covers most work.
The wide-format printer is never the bottleneck people think it is. The bottleneck is the twenty minutes an engineer spends babysitting a mixed-size plan set, or the print-room operator swapping rolls between a bond drawing and a glossy presentation board. The HP DesignJet T2600dr PostScript MFP is built for exactly that friction: it is a 36-inch, six-ink color plotter with an integrated 600 dpi scanner and, critically, dual rolls.
That dual-roll spindle setup is the whole argument. Load bond on one roll and coated or glossy on the other, and the machine picks the right media for the right job without an operator standing over it. In a busy print room, that is the difference between attended and unattended production.
2400 x 1200 DPIPrint resolutioncolor, matching the T2600 family
6Ink setCyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow, Gray
600 x 600 DPIScannerintegrated optical scanning
15.6"Touchscreenfront-panel control
What the six-ink set actually buys you
Most AEC output is monochrome line work, and a good plotter has to render fine lines and small text cleanly on ordinary bond. The T2600dr’s separate matte black and photo black, plus a dedicated gray, matter most when your workload drifts into color: coordination drawings, GIS maps, rendered presentation boards. The gray ink helps neutral tones stay neutral rather than picking up a color cast — useful when a redline or shaded plan has to read correctly at 11×17 as well as full size.
The page-description language list is the quiet workhorse here. Native PostScript 3 and PDF 1.7 alongside HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG and CALS G4 means files from AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam land without a translation layer, and the optional HP SmartStream and HP Click software give a print room proper job batching and previewing.
IT and the print room: read this part
Nobody else covers this, so we will. The T2600dr ships with HP Web Jetadmin for fleet management and HP Security Manager for policy enforcement, with optional HP SmartTracker for job accounting and departmental chargeback — the thing every multidisciplinary firm needs and never sets up until an audit forces it. Wi-Fi Direct and HP ePrint exist for convenience, but in a networked office you will want authentication and accounting configured before anyone prints a bid set.
One thing to flag plainly: HP dynamic security is enabled on this platform. That governs which ink cartridges the machine accepts, and it belongs in your total-cost conversation with the dealer, not as a surprise six months in.
Estimate a full plan set's run time from the verified rated speed — then remember to add roll changes you no longer have to make.
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.
Where it fits, and where it doesn't
If you don’t need dual rolls, the single-roll HP DesignJet T2600 36-in does the same imaging in a simpler package, and the HP DesignJet T2600PS 36-in covers the PostScript case. Step down further and the HP T2500 36-in is a lighter-duty MFP for lower volumes. Need width beyond 36 inches? The family jumps to the 44-inch HP DesignJet T1700 44-in or its dual-roll sibling, though those drop the integrated scanner. Cross-shopping is fair game too — put it head to head with the Canon iPF770 36-in before you sign.
Where it’s the wrong tool: very high sustained volumes on a central reprographics floor point toward the HP T3500 36-in production platform instead.
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The read
The T2600dr earns its place in one specific situation: a mid-sized or multidisciplinary practice, or a shared print room, that runs mixed bond-and-coated jobs all day and wants scanning, PostScript and job accounting in one node. The dual rolls and the PDL breadth are what you are paying for; the scanner is the bonus that kills a separate device. Choose the T2600dr if you need unattended dual-media production plus an MFP scanner; choose the single-roll HP DesignJet T2600 36-in if one media type covers most days; choose the HP T3500 36-in if the queue never empties. Buy the machine for the workflow you have — roll changes are minutes, and money is minutes.
Spec analysis
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The specs that decide it
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
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| Printing colors | Cyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow, Gray |
| Number of print cartridges | 6 |
| Page description languages | PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4 |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
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) |
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| 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 dynamic security | Yes |
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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 PS Managed MFP 36-in — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 12
HP 730 130-ml Cyan Ink Cartridge
HP 730 130-ml Magenta Ink Cartridge
HP 730 130-ml Yellow Ink Cartridge
HP 730 130-ml Matte Black Ink Cartridge
HP 730 130-ml Gray Ink Cartridge
HP 730 130-ml Photo Black Ink Cartridge
HP 730 300-ml Cyan Ink Cartridge
HP 730 300-ml Magenta Ink Cartridge
HP 730 300-ml Yellow Ink Cartridge
HP 730 300-ml Matte Black Ink Cartridge
HP 730 300-ml Gray Ink Cartridge
HP 730 300-ml Photo Black Ink CartridgePaper & Media 12
Representative image16 Mil WR Opaque Scrim Vinyl (3″ AC)Representative image15 Mil Water-Resistant Econo Scrim VinylRepresentative image11 Mil Water-Resistant Synthetic BannerRepresentative image230gsm Special Matte Photo PaperRepresentative image200gsm Special Matte Photo PaperRepresentative 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 image24LB Inkjet Bond Paper (731)Representative image20LB Inkjet Bond Paper (730)Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)Representative imageWSL 28LB Simple Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (C2S) (448)Accessories 2
Coverage & Support Plans 5
HP 1 year Post Warranty NBD Onsite HW Support w/Defective Media Retention for T2600 2 roll
Hp 3 Year Next Business Day Onsite Hw Support W/Defective Media Retention For De (UB8U4E)
HP 4 year Next Business Day Onsite HW Support w/Defective Media Retention for T2600 2 roll
Hp 5 Year Next Business Day Onsite Hw Support W/Dmr For T2600 1 Roll – (UB9P8E)Hp 5 Year Next Business Day Onsite Hw Support W/Defective Media Retention For De (UB8U6E)Questions
Straight answers
What does the 'dr' add over the standard T2600?
The dr designation means dual rolls: two spindles so you can keep two different media loaded at once and let the printer select automatically. That cuts operator roll changes on mixed-media days.
Does it print color well enough for presentation boards and GIS?
Yes. It uses a six-ink set — Cyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow and Gray — at 2400 x 1200 DPI, with the gray ink helping neutral tones stay neutral on shaded plans and maps.
Will it handle files straight from AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam?
It supports PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG and CALS G4, so files from common AEC tools print without a separate translation step. Optional HP SmartStream and HP Click add batching and previewing.
Can IT manage it and track departmental costs?
Yes. It bundles HP Web Jetadmin for fleet management and HP Security Manager for policy, with optional HP SmartTracker for job accounting and chargeback. Configure authentication and accounting before rolling it into shared use.
What are its media limits?
It handles a 36-inch print width and custom sizes up to 36″ x 48″, across bond, coated, semi-glossy, glossy, photo, matte, heavy and satin papers via the tray. ISO A0 through A4 are supported.
When should I look at a different model instead?
If you don’t need dual rolls, the single-roll HP DesignJet T2600 36-in is simpler; if you need more than 36 inches, the 44-inch HP DesignJet T1700 44-in fits but drops the scanner; for very high sustained volume, look at the HP T3500 36-in.
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