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HP DesignJet T620
24" wide-format inkjet printer
- ModelT620
- Prints24" wide
Analyst take
- A 24-inch single-roll inkjet built for everyday D-size drawing output.
- Runs the HP 72 six-cartridge ink system with HP 72 printheads — common, easy-to-source consumables.
- Optional HP 72B 130-ml Gray DesignJet Ink Cartridge helps neutral grayscale coordination drawings.
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Overview
Built for the work
HP DesignJet T620 24-in Printer
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- A 24-inch single-roll inkjet built for everyday D-size drawing output.
- Runs the HP 72 six-cartridge ink system with HP 72 printheads — common, easy-to-source consumables.
- Optional HP 72B 130-ml Gray DesignJet Ink Cartridge helps neutral grayscale coordination drawings.
- One roll on the HP DesignJet 24-in Spindle means media swaps on mixed bid sets.
- Broad media support including matte film, gloss, backlit and polyester stocks.
- Step up to a dual-roll model when unattended production matters more than footprint.
It’s 4:45 on a Thursday. Somebody in civil needs a 24-inch site plan out the door before the courier leaves. The T620 is the machine standing between that person and staying late. That’s the job. Not a spec sheet — a deadline with a paper tray.
The HP DesignJet T620 is a 24-inch wide-format inkjet built for the everyday grind of AEC drawing output: bid sets, permit sets, redlines, the occasional presentation board. It runs the six-cartridge HP 72 ink system with HP 72 printheads, which is the same family that shows up across a lot of DesignJet gear from this generation. That matters when you’re buying consumables and don’t want surprises.
What it actually does well
Line work is the point of a machine like this. Fine linework, small annotation text, dimension strings that have to stay legible when a field crew unfolds a sheet in the wind — that’s the daily test. The HP 72 ink set includes a photo black and a matte black path, and the optional HP 72B 130-ml Gray DesignJet Ink Cartridge helps when you’re printing grayscale coordination drawings that shouldn’t go warm or muddy.
Media flexibility is broad. Plain bond for check sets, coated stock for client-facing work, and specialty rolls when you need them — HP Matte Film 610 mm x 38.1 m (24 in x 125 ft), HP Premium Gloss 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft), even backlit and polyester films are in the compatible list. Most days you’ll live on bond. It’s nice to know the range is there.
The single-roll reality
Here’s the honest limitation. The T620 feeds from one roll on the HP DesignJet 24-in Spindle. One roll. When a mixed bid set wants both bond and a coated presentation sheet, somebody swaps media mid-job. That’s fine for a small studio. It’s a bottleneck when three deadlines stack up on the same afternoon.
If unattended, no-touch production is what you’re chasing, look up the family. The HP DesignJet T650 24-in and HP DesignJet T630 24-in are the current same-width siblings worth putting side by side, and if you need genuine dual-roll switching and a bigger sheet, the HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in is the step up. Want to see the trade in one view? Compare the T620 and T650 before you commit.

Living with it
Consumables are straightforward: HP 72 cartridges, HP 72 printheads, and the usual maintenance kit and cutter parts. Nothing exotic to source. On the software side, the Serif PosterDesigner Pro add-on is available if presentation output is part of your mix, though most engineering shops won’t need it.
Coverage-wise, HP offers next-business-day support extensions in the DesignJet T-series program. Your real-world uptime still depends on local dealer technicians and how fast parts reach you — that calculation is regional, so ask before you sign anything. Cross-shopping Canon? The Canon iPF605 24-in and Canon iPF610 24-in sit in the same 24-inch bracket if you want a non-HP quote on the table.
Keep reading
The read
The T620 is a sensible single-roll 24-inch plotter for a shop that prints steadily but not frantically — a small architecture studio, a civil or MEP team that needs clean linework and doesn’t stack five deadlines on one afternoon. Buy it for reliable D-size output, not for hands-off volume. If your print room lives and dies by unattended roll-switching, look at a dual-roll model in the family instead. Match the machine to your worst Thursday, not your average Tuesday.
Bottom line: right-sized for the studio that prints on demand, undersized for the shop that never stops.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
Individual dimensions are shown where the specs support them.
Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print width | 24 in |
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Specifications
Full technical detail
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet T620
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
11 ink cartridges · 3 printheads · 74 paper & media items · 3 accessories · 2 coverage plans
HP DesignJet T620 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet T620 24-in Printer — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 11
HP Premium Plus Gloss 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft) White
HP 72 130-ml Gray Ink Cartridge
HP Premium Gloss 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft)
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 74
Representative image11 Mil Water-Resistant Synthetic Banner
Representative image5 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adh Vinyl (3" AC)
Representative image6 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adhesive Polypropylene
Representative image46LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (747)
Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)
Representative image36LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (746)
Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (745)
Representative image20LB High Brite Inkjet Bond Paper (740)
Representative image20LB Inkjet Bond Paper (Tinted) (732)
Representative image24LB Inkjet Bond Paper (731)
Representative image20LB Inkjet Bond Paper (730)
Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)
HP Q1733A printing paper Matte 1 sheets White
HP Two-view Cling Film
HP Two-view Cling Film
HP C3868A plotter paper 45.7 m 91.4 cm
HP C3869A plotter paper
HP White Matte Polyester Film
HP Q1420A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q1760A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP Matte Film 610 mm x 38.1 m (24 in x 125 ft)
HP Reverse Print Matte Backlit Film
HP C6035A large format media 45.7 m
HP C6036A printing paper Matte White
HP Universal Semi-gloss Photo Paper
HP Clear Film 174 gsm-610 mm x 22.9 m (24 in x 75 ft)
HP Q1421A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q1757A printing paper Matte Yellow
HP Reverse Print Matte Backlit Film
HP Reverse Print Matte Backlit Film
HP Q1908A printing film
HP Adhesive Vinyl 914 mm x 12.2 m (36 in x 40 ft)
HP Q1956A large format media 67.5 m
HP Q1961A large format media
HP Q1962A large format media
HP Q5486A photo paper Black, Blue, White
HP Q5487A photo paper Black, Blue, White
HP Q5489A photo paper
HP Q5491A photo paper
HP Q6579A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q6580A photo paper Matte
HP Q6581A photo paper
HP Q6596A large format media Matte
HP Q1441A large format media 45.7 m
HP Q1442A large format media 45.7 m
HP Q1444A printing paper Matte
HP Q1445A printing paper Matte
HP Q7897A large format media 45.7 m
HP Universal Bond Paper 841 mm x 91.4 m large format media 3598.4" (91.4 m)
HP Q8004A large format media 91.4 m
HP Q8834A printing film
HP Q8835A printing film
HP CG459A photo paper Matte
HP Premium Matte Photo Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft) large format media
HP Q1446A plotter paper 45 m 42 cm
HP Vivid White Glossy Polyester Film
HP Vivid White Glossy Polyester Film
HP Cockle-free Heavyweight Coated Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft)
HP Cockle-free Heavyweight Coated Paper-1067 mm x 30.5 m (42 in x 100 ft)
HP CG884A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP CG885A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP Cockle-free Heavyweight Coated Paper-610 mm x 30.5 m (24 in x 100 ft)
HP Cockle-free Coated Paper-610 mm x 45.7 m (24 in x 150 ft)
HP CG892A large format media
HP CG889A large format media 45.7 m
HP CG890A plotter paper
HP CG891A large format media 45 m
HP Self-adhesive Indoor Paper-610 mm x 22.9 m (24 in x 75 ft)
HP Self-adhesive Indoor Paper-1067 mm x 22.9 m (42 in x 75 ft)
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 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft) White
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) WhiteQuestions
Straight answers
Does the T620 support two rolls for unattended printing?
No. It feeds a single roll from the HP DesignJet 24-in Spindle, so mixed-media bid sets require a manual media swap. If dual-roll switching is a priority, look at the HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in.
What ink and printheads does it use?
It uses the HP 72 cartridge system and HP 72 printheads, with an optional HP 72B 130-ml Gray DesignJet Ink Cartridge for grayscale work. These are widely available across the DesignJet T-series generation.
Can it handle presentation and specialty media, or just bond?
Both. Plain bond covers daily check sets, and the compatible list includes coated papers, HP Premium Gloss, HP Matte Film, backlit and polyester films for client-facing output.
How does it compare to the current T650 and T630?
The HP DesignJet T650 24-in and HP DesignJet T630 24-in are the current same-width siblings worth cross-shopping. Compare them directly on features and workflow fit before deciding.
What support is available?
HP offers next-business-day support and warranty extensions in the DesignJet T-series program. Real-world uptime depends on local dealer technicians and parts availability, so confirm regional coverage before purchase.
Who is this machine wrong for?
A busy central reprographics department or any shop stacking multiple deadlines per afternoon will feel the single-roll limit. Those operations should move to a dual-roll model in the family.
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