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HP DesignJet T7100 + CQ745A
color graphics & photo printer
- ModelCQ105A#B19#*KIT3
- Score62/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
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Analyst take
- Production-class engine rated by HP at 165 pph A1 in normal quality.
- Five-color ink set including a dedicated gray channel aids grayscale engineering drawings.
- This CQ745A configuration is print-only — no integrated scanner or MFP function.
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- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Black, Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Yellow.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Analyst score Scores 62/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
HP Designjet T7100 + CQ745A, 2400 x 1200 DPI, Black, Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Yellow, 165 pph A1, A1 (594 x 841 mm), A1, 0.197" (5 mm)
- 1,327 ft²/hRated speed
- 6Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
Spec Analysis
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- Production-class engine rated by HP at 165 pph A1 in normal quality.
- Five-color ink set including a dedicated gray channel aids grayscale engineering drawings.
- This CQ745A configuration is print-only — no integrated scanner or MFP function.
- Handles bond, coated, photo, glossy, opaque film and vinyl media.
- Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 and 1024 MB RAM support large PDF and HP-GL/2 jobs.
- Floor-standing at 412.3 lbs; plan footprint and clearance before delivery.
The HP T7100 is a production-class wide-format built for print rooms that measure output by the hour, not the plot. If your reprographics operation is grinding through bid sets, permit sets and coordination drawings all day, this is the kind of machine that was designed to sit in the corner and not blink. It carries the CQ745A configuration, runs HP 761 inks across a five-channel set, and prints up to 2400 x 1200 DPI on everything from ordinary bond to opaque film and vinyl.
It is also a heavy, floor-standing piece of equipment — 412.3 lbs of it — and that footprint tells you exactly who it’s for. This is a high-duty node in a busy workflow, not a studio convenience.
165 pph A1Rated speedHP-rated normal quality
2400 x 1200 DPIMax resolution
Black, Cyan, Gray, Magenta, YellowInk setfive channels incl. dedicated gray
412.3 lbs (187 kg)Weightfloor-standing, print-room class
What it actually does well
The economics of a machine like this live in throughput. HP rates it at 165 pph A1 in normal quality — a number that matters most when you’re feeding it long queues of monochrome plots and can keep it fed. The dedicated gray channel earns its place on grayscale civil and structural drawings, where line-weight separation and shaded areas need to stay readable rather than muddy. The five-color set also handles color-coded MEP coordination sets and GIS maps when a job calls for it.
Media flexibility is broad: coated and bond paper for daily production, plus photo, glossy, opaque film and vinyl when a presentation board or a specialty job lands. One note of context: this configuration tops out at A1 (23″ x 33″) sheet width. If your work is genuinely 36- or 44-inch, that ceiling is the constraint to plan around.
IT, network and the boring-but-real details
Gigabit Ethernet and a USB 2.0 Type-A port cover connectivity, with 1024 MB of onboard RAM to keep large HP-GL/2 and PDF jobs from choking the spooler. That memory matters when someone submits a dense Revit-exported sheet set at 5 p.m. — the machine that stalls on a 200 MB file costs you operator minutes and a queue of impatient people behind it.
It carries ENERGY STAR certification and draws 420 W typical, with a 38 dB standby sound level that keeps it civil in a shared room. What the grounding does not give us is a native scanner or MFP capability, so treat this as a print engine. If copy, scan-to-file and legacy-drawing conversion are part of the job, that’s a separate workflow decision.
Estimate a real batch run from the HP-rated 165 pph A1 figure — then add your own time for RIP, roll changes and collation, because the brochure number assumes none of that.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 1,327 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
How it sits in its own family
Within HP’s lineup, the trade-offs are mostly about width and workflow. If you need an integrated scanner for copying and archiving alongside plotting, the current HP T3500 36-in or the HP DesignJet T2600 36-in MFP models fold that into one device. If genuine wide output is the point, the HP DesignJet T1700 44-in and its dual-roll sibling HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in cover 44-inch work. For a smaller, quieter footprint feeding a single team, the HP T2500 36-in is the step down. Weigh the options side by side in our T7100 versus T3500 comparison, and see where it ranks on the production wide-format leaderboard.
The read
The T7100 is a print-room workhorse: buy it for sustained monochrome and color production where an operator keeps the queue moving, not for occasional plotting or where a scanner is part of the deal. Choose it if you’re consolidating a busy AEC print room around one high-duty engine and A1 width covers your sheet sizes. Choose the HP DesignJet T2600 36-in instead if you need scan-and-copy built in, or the HP DesignJet T1700 44-in if your drawings are truly 44 inches. A plotter that runs all day earns its keep only if the files reach it cleanly — money is minutes, and this machine is built to save them at volume.
Spec analysis
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The specs that decide it
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Yellow |
| Internal memory | 1024 MB |
| Maximum print size | A1 (594 x 841 mm) |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Sound level (printing) | 53 dB |
| Power consumption | 420 W |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print speed (normal quality) | 165 pph A1 |
Performance
| Memory type | RAM |
|---|---|
| Internal memory | 1024 MB |
| Sound power level (standby) | 38 dB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 53 dB |
Paper handling
| Roll paper | Yes |
|---|---|
| Roll top margin | 0.197" (5 mm) |
| Maximum print size | A1 (594 x 841 mm) |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A1 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| RJ-45 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 412.3 lbs (187 kg) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 77.7 x 27.6 x 54.1" (1974 x 700 x 1374 mm) |
Power
| Power supply type | AC |
|---|---|
| Power requirements | 100 – 127, 220 – 240V |
| Power consumption (typical) | 420 W |
Operational conditions
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 – 55 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 – 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
Other features
| Opaque film | Yes |
|---|---|
| Photo paper | Yes |
| Vinyl media | Yes |
| Coated paper | Yes |
| Glossy paper | Yes |
Packaging data
| Package weight | 485 lbs (220 kg) |
|---|---|
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 87.9 x 30 x 50" (2232 x 761 x 1269 mm) |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
|---|
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet T7100
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
12 ink cartridges · 80 paper & media items · 2 accessories
HP DesignJet T7100 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet T7100 + CQ745A — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 12
HP Matte 914 mm x 22.9 m (36 in x 75 ft)
HP Premium Plus Gloss 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft) White
HP 761 ink cartridge 3 pc(s) Original Yellow
HP 761 ink cartridge 3 pc(s) Original Magenta
HP 761 ink cartridge 3 pc(s) Original Cyan
HP 761 ink cartridge 3 pc(s) Original Grey
HP 761 ink cartridge 3 pc(s) Original Dark Grey
HP 761 ink cartridge 3 pc(s) Original Matte black
HP Premium Gloss 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft)
HP Premium Gloss 914 mm x 22.9 m (36 in x 75 ft)
HP Premium Gloss 1067 mm x 30.5 m (42 in x 100 ft) White
HP Premium Matte WhitePaper & Media 80
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 Matte Polypropylene 1372 mm x 22.9 m (54 in x 75 ft)
HP C6035A large format media 45.7 m
HP C6036A printing paper Matte White
HP C6567B plotter paper
HP Universal Semi-gloss Photo Paper
HP Clear Film 174 gsm-610 mm x 22.9 m (24 in x 75 ft)
HP Q1904A printing film
HP Matte Polypropylene 1524 mm x 22.9 m (60 in x 75 ft)
HP Q1421A photo paper Brown, White
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 Q1902B large format media
HP Q1898B large format media
HP Q1899B 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 Q8677A printing film
HP Universal Adhesive Vinyl 914 mm x 20 m (36 in x 66 ft)
HP Q7991A photo paper
HP Professional Satin 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft)
HP Q8754A photo paper
HP Universal Instant-dry Gloss 1524 mm x 61 m (60 in x 200 ft)
HP Q8749A printing film
HP Q8750A printing film
HP Q8751A large format media 175 m
HP Q8748A printing film
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 CG498A printing film
HP CG822A large format media 22.9 m
HP CG823A large format media 22.9 m
HP Durable Banner w/ DuPont Tyvek 914 mm x 22.9 m (36 in x 75 ft) large format media Matte
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 CH025A printing film
HP CH022A printing film
HP CH024A printing film
HP CH023A printing film Polypropylene (PP)
HP Q6620B printing film
HP Premium Satin 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft) White
HP Premium Satin 914 mm x 22.9 m (36 in x 75 ft) White
HP Premium Satin 1067 mm x 30.5 m (42 in x 100 ft)
HP CG459B photo paper White Matte
HP Q6628B large format media 30.5 m Matte
HP C0F13A large format media 22.9 m Matte
HP 2-pack Everyday Adhesive Matte Polypropylene-610 mm x 22.9 m (24 in x 75 ft)
HP C0F19A printing film
HP C0F20A printing film
HP C0F28A printing film
HP C0F29A printing film
HP C2T51A printing film
HP C2T52A printing film
HP C2T53A printing film
HP C2T54A printing filmAccessories 2
Questions
Straight answers
What print width does this configuration support?
The maximum print size listed for this unit is A1 (23″ x 33″). If your standard drawings are 36- or 44-inch, look at a wider model in the same family such as the HP DesignJet T1700 44-in.
Which inks and consumables does it use?
It runs the HP 761 ink family across five channels: black, cyan, gray, magenta and yellow.
Does it include a scanner for copying and archiving?
No scanner or MFP function is specified for this configuration. If scan-to-file and legacy-drawing conversion matter, consider an MFP model like the HP DesignJet T2600 36-in or HP T3500 36-in.
How does it connect to our network?
It offers Gigabit Ethernet (one RJ-45 port) and a USB 2.0 Type-A port, with 1024 MB of onboard RAM to buffer large jobs.
Is it suitable for a quiet office rather than a print room?
It’s a 412.3 lb floor-standing production unit. Standby sound power is rated at 38 dB and typical power draw is 420 W, but its size and duty profile suit a dedicated print room over a shared studio.
Can it handle presentation and specialty media?
Yes. Supported media includes coated and bond paper plus photo, glossy, opaque film and vinyl, at up to 2400 x 1200 DPI.
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