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HP DesignJet T770
44" color graphics & photo printer
- ModelT770
- Prints44" wide
- Score55/100
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Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- The HP DesignJet T770 is a 44-inch, color, print-only wide-format printer for AEC drawings, maps, and presentation output.
- HP specifies +/- 0.1% line accuracy and a 0.0024-inch minimum line width under ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E).
- One-roll media input fits stable media routines better than frequent switching among bond, coated, and specialty stocks.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 44" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Analyst score Scores 55/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
HP Designjet T770, 2400 x 1200 DPI, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow, HP 72, 103 pph, A0 (841 x 1189 mm)
- 44″Max print width
- 693 ft²/hRated speed
- 6Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
Spec Analysis
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The HP DesignJet T770 is a 44-inch, color, print-only wide-format printer for AEC drawings, maps, and presentation output.
- HP specifies +/- 0.1% line accuracy and a 0.0024-inch minimum line width under ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E).
- One-roll media input fits stable media routines better than frequent switching among bond, coated, and specialty stocks.
- HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, Ethernet, USB, and HP Web Jetadmin support CAD-oriented and managed network environments.
- The lack of integrated scanning makes the T770 less suitable for organizations that routinely copy marked-up plans or archive legacy drawings.
- The HP T790 44-in and HP T795 are the closest same-family 44-inch alternatives to investigate.
On a set of civil plans, the test is not spectacle. It is whether contours remain distinct, stationing stays legible, and the pale cyan edge of a utility overlay does not dissolve into the page. The HP DesignJet T770 is a 44-inch, color, print-only wide-format printer aimed at that practical AEC work: CAD sheets, PDFs, plan revisions, GIS maps, and presentation-oriented drawings up to A0/E size.
Its appeal is straightforward: wide output, HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL support, Ethernet connectivity, and 2 GB of internal memory in a floor-standing footprint. HP specifies line accuracy of +/- 0.1% and a minimum line width of 0.0024 inches under ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E), specifications that matter more to a structural detail or survey exhibit than a headline resolution figure alone.
44" (1118 mm)Maximum media widthFor A0/E-size drawings and wide maps.
+/- 0.1%Line accuracyManufacturer specification.
103 pphA1 normal-quality speedManufacturer-rated speed.
2048 MBInternal memoryHelps the printer receive complex jobs.
Where it fits in an AEC workflow
The T770 suits offices that need occasional to regular 44-inch plan output without requiring an integrated scanner. One roll can accept media from 11 to 44 inches wide, with a maximum roll length of 3582.7 inches. That is a sensible arrangement for a firm largely committed to one everyday bond stock, or a project team producing a defined run of permit sheets or construction issue sets.
It also has a credible place beside CAD-centric workflows. HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL are supported alongside network connection through Ethernet, USB Type-A, and HP Web Jetadmin for printer management. The trade-off is that it is a printer, not an MFP: teams handling marked-up sheets, legacy drawings, or field-copying work will need a separate scanning path. For those requirements, the HP DesignJet T830 24-in adds scanner/MFP functionality, though at a narrower width.
Linework first, color with useful range
The six-cartridge ink system uses cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, and gray. That combination gives the T770 a broader role than monochrome plan output alone: color-coded MEP coordination drawings, zoning maps, site logistics sheets, and client-facing boards can all be rendered on coated or glossy paper as well as ordinary drawing media. Its stated best-quality output is 2400 x 1200 DPI for black and 2400 DPI for color.
Those figures deserve context. Resolution and ink-drop specifications do not, by themselves, establish color fidelity on every substrate; no measured ICC gamut data is provided here. For AEC buying, evaluate the actual paper your office will use, particularly where subtle raster basemaps and saturated safety annotations must coexist with small text. HP lists 6 pl drops for cyan, magenta, photo black, and gray, and 9 pl for yellow and matte black.
Estimate plot time from the verified rated speed, then add the realities of your own files: processing, roll changes, and operator handling.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 693 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
The operational limits to weigh
Single-roll input is the T770’s principal workflow boundary. It may be entirely adequate for a design studio with one dominant media type, but less convenient where teams move continually between bond, coated stock, and different sheet sizes. The printer supports cut sheets up to 66 inches long and standard A4 through A0 sizes, but it does not remove the need for an operator to manage media changes.
For a 44-inch alternative in the same family, compare the HP T790 44-in and HP T795. Firms that can work within a 36-inch width but need dual-roll flexibility should examine the HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in. The right comparison is not simply width or resolution; it is whether unattended media switching, scanning, and document-handling needs are worth moving beyond this print-only, single-roll design. Use the comparison tool to put the T770 beside the T790.
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The read
The HP DesignJet T770 is best understood as a capable 44-inch AEC plotter for teams whose priority is dependable color and line drawing output from a consistent media setup. Its line-accuracy specification, wide media support, CAD-oriented languages, and network management make it a reasonable fit for architecture, engineering, surveying, and construction-document work. It becomes less appropriate when scanning, copying, or frequent multi-media production is central to the day. Before committing, verify driver compatibility with the operating systems in your environment, test your actual PDF and CAD files, and decide whether one loaded roll reflects the way your projects are really issued.
Spec analysis
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print width | 44 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Printing colors | Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow |
| Number of print cartridges | 6 |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL |
| Internal memory | 2048 MB |
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| Media thickness | > 0.3 |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.31" (13.5 cm) |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Power consumption | 120 W |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width44"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | 6 |
| Printing colors | Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 6 |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL |
| Print cartridge volume (metric) | HP 72 |
| Print speed (normal quality, A1) | 103 pph |
| Print time color line drawing (draft, A1) | 80 page/hour |
| Print speed (color image, best quality, glossy paper) | 2.8 m²/hr |
| Print speed (color image, draft quality, coated paper) | 37 m²/hr 41 m²/hr |
| Print speed (color image, normal quality, coated paper) | 9 m²/hr |
| Print speed (color image, normal quality, glossy paper) | 6 m²/hr |
| Print time black and white line drawing (draft, metric A1 plain paper) | 80 page/hour |
Performance
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Certification | Energy Star; WEEE; EU RoHS; REACH; EuP; FEMP IPv6 Phase 1; USB 2.0 |
| Internal memory | 2048 MB |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Built-in processor | Intel® Pentium® M |
| Storage drive type | N |
| Processor frequency | 800 MHz |
Paper handling
| Media thickness | > 0.3 |
|---|---|
| Roll top margin | 0.197" (5 mm) |
| Print margin roll | 0.197" (5 mm) |
| Custom media sizes | 210 x 279 – 1118 x 1676 mm |
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| Maximum media width | 1118 mm |
| Maximum roll length | 3582.7" (91 m) |
| Maximum print length | 3582.7" (91 m) |
| Standard media sizes | A4; A3; A2; A1; A0 |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.31" (13.5 cm) |
| Print margin cut-sheet | 5 x 5 x 5 x 17 |
| Recommended media weight | 60 – 328 g/m² |
| Maximum length of sheet media | 1676 mm |
| Media thickness (by paper path) | 0.8 mm |
| Media sizes supported (imperial) | A, B, C, D, E |
| Non-printable area roll media (imperial) | 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2" |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| RJ-45 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 179.9 lbs (81.6 kg) |
|---|---|
| Size (imperial) | 69.7" |
| Weight (imperial) | 180 lb |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 69.7 x 27.6 x 41.3" (1770 x 702 x 1050 mm) |
Power
| Power requirements | 100 – 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz), 2 A |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (typical) | 120 W |
Operational conditions
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -25 – 55 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 59 – 95 °F |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 – 95% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 – 35 °C |
Other features
| Safety | EU (LVD & EN 60950-1), GOST |
|---|---|
| Ink drop | 6 pl (C, M, PK, G), 9 pl (Y, MK) |
| Functions | |
| Coated paper | Yes |
| Glossy paper | Yes |
| Line accuracy | +/- 0.1% |
| Line width minimum | 0.0024" (ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E)) |
| Printer management | HP Web Jetadmin |
| Roll maximum input | 1 |
| Acoustic power emissions | 6.2 B(A) |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 46 dB |
| Maximum media length (imperial) | 66" |
| Acoustic power emissions (standby) | 44 dB |
| Print quality (black, best quality) | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print quality (color, best quality) | 2400 DPI |
| Acoustic pressure emissions (standby) | 26 dB(A) |
| Media sizes standard (imperial rolls) | 11 – 44" |
| Non-printable area (imperial cut-sheet) | 0.2 x 0.67 x 0.2 x 0.2" |
Packaging data
| Package weight | 244.7 lbs (111 kg) |
|---|---|
| Package weight (imperial) | 244 lbs |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 76 x 30.2 x 30.6" (1930 x 766 x 778 mm) |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 75.98 x 30.16 x 30.7" |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
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System requirements
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 7 Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate; Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate; Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit, 64-bit) Home/Professional, Server 2003 (32-bit, 64-bit), Server 2008 (32-bit, 64-bit; Novell NetWare 5.x, 6.; Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5, v10.6, Citrix XenApp, Citrix XenServer |
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Everything that fits the HP DesignJet T770
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
10 ink cartridges · 3 printheads · 53 paper & media items · 4 accessories · 2 coverage plans
HP DesignJet T770 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet T770 44-in — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 10
HP Premium Plus Gloss 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft) White
HP 72 130-ml Gray Ink Cartridge
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 47
Representative image11 Mil Water-Resistant Synthetic BannerRepresentative image180gsm Solvent Satin PE PaperRepresentative image5 Mil Polycarbonate LaminateRepresentative image230gsm Special Matte Photo PaperRepresentative image200gsm Special Matte Photo PaperRepresentative image10 Mil Water-resistant Blockout Display FilmRepresentative image10 Mil White Opaque BackerRepresentative image5 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adh Vinyl (3" AC)Representative image6 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adhesive PolypropyleneRepresentative image18LB Inkjet Bond Paper (Translucent) (750)Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)
HP Q1733A printing paper Matte 1 sheets White
HP C3868A plotter paper 45.7 m 91.4 cm
HP C3869A plotter paper
HP Q1420A photo paper Brown, White
HP Matte Film 610 mm x 38.1 m (24 in x 125 ft)Representative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 36 in x 300 ft (C6810A)
HP Reverse Print Matte Backlit Film
HP C6035A large format media 45.7 m
HP C6036A printing paper Matte White
HP C6567B plotter paper
HP Q1421A photo paper Brown, WhiteRepresentative imageHP Heavyweight Coated Paper, 42 in x 100 ft (C6569C)
HP Adhesive Vinyl 914 mm x 12.2 m (36 in x 40 ft)
HP Q1961A 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 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 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 CG822A 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 CG891A large format media 45 m
Questions
Straight answers
What AEC jobs suit the HP DesignJet T770?
It fits CAD drawings, PDF plan sets, GIS maps, color-coded coordination sheets, and presentation-oriented output up to 44 inches wide. It supports A4 through A0 standard sizes and media widths from 11 to 44 inches.
How fast is the T770 for plan output?
HP lists 103 pph for A1 output at normal quality. HP also lists 80 page/hour for draft A1 color line drawings and 80 page/hour for draft A1 plain-paper black-and-white line drawings; actual throughput will vary with file processing and media handling.
Can the T770 scan and copy drawings?
No. Its listed function is print only. Organizations needing integrated scanning and copying should consider whether the HP DesignJet T830 24-in better matches their workflow.
Does it support CAD-oriented print languages?
Yes. The listed page-description languages are HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL, and the printer has Ethernet LAN, USB Type-A, and HP Web Jetadmin management support.
Is the T770 appropriate for mixed-media production?
It can use coated and glossy paper and supports a range of media weights, but it has one roll input. It is better suited to a dominant everyday media choice than to constant switching between multiple loaded rolls.
What should IT and print-room staff validate before deployment?
Confirm compatibility with the operating systems in use, test representative CAD and PDF files, and plan around its 69.7 x 27.6 x 41.3-inch dimensions and 180-pound weight. Also assess whether the single-roll workflow matches project demand.
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