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44" color graphics & photo printer
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Overview
HP Designjet T770 w/HDD, 2400 x 1200 DPI, PCL 3, Black, Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Pigment black, Yellow, 33.3 ft²/hr, 69/130 ml, 103 pph
Expert analysis
Key takeaways
There is a moment familiar to anyone who has stood at the roll end of a 44-inch plotter: a full D-size site plan slides out, and you check whether the property lines land where the surveyor drew them. On the HP DesignJet T770, that check tends to go quietly — line accuracy is rated at +/-0.1%, and the smallest line it will hold is 0.00236 in (0.0600 mm). For dimensioned drawings, that quiet is the whole point.
This is a single-function, six-ink color plotter built for the working AEC document — bid sets, permit drawings, redlines, the occasional presentation board — rather than for photographic art. The 160 GB internal hard drive is the detail that shapes how it belongs in a shared office.
The T770 lays down six inks — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Gray, plus a photo Black and a pigment Black — through three printheads at up to 2400 x 1200 DPI, with 9- and 6-picoliter drops. In AEC terms, the practical payoff isn’t saturation, it’s separation: where a coordination drawing stacks a magenta MEP layer over a gray existing-conditions background, the boundary stays crisp rather than muddying. Skin tones and deep photographic shadows aren’t this machine’s assignment, and I’d not measure it against one that is. What it does well is keep a thin cyan hatch legible next to fine black text on ordinary bond.
The dual black approach — one pigment, one photo — matters where the same office prints matte permit sheets one hour and a glossy cover the next. HP rates best-quality throughput at 33.3 ft²/hr; treat that as a color-plot figure, not a rough-draft one.
The distinguishing feature over the plain T770 is right in the name: this configuration ships with a 160 GB HDD and an Intel Pentium M processor running at 800 MHz. In a shared print room, that storage lets the device queue and reprint jobs without leaning on a workstation, and it gives IT a place to enforce secure handling of drawings that shouldn’t sit in an open output tray. It connects over Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-T) with a USB 2.0 Type-A port alongside.
Media handling is genuinely broad for a machine of this footprint: roll and sheet, bond and coated, photo, matte and glossy, even vinyl, up to 0.031 in (0.8 mm) thick and 60–328 g/m². The tradeoff to note is language support — it speaks PCL 3, so shops standardized on a PostScript-only RIP workflow should confirm their pipeline before committing.
Estimate a plan set's run time from the HP-rated A1 line speed of 103 pph — adjust for your quality setting, because color plots run slower than mono line work.
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.
For a small-to-mid architecture studio or an MEP group that needs color coordination sheets and dependable dimensional accuracy from one 44-inch device, the T770 with HDD is a sensible fit. If you need copy and scan built in, this single-function machine won’t cover you — an MFP such as the HP DesignJet T850 36-in changes that calculation. If your throughput is heavy and roll changes are eating operator time, a dual-roll T1600dr or a higher-volume HP T7100 earns its keep. Cross-shopping the class, the Canon GP-4000 44-in is worth a side-by-side. And if 44 inches is more width than you’ll ever use, the 36-in T730 steps you down cleanly.
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The read
The T770 with HDD is a workmanlike 44-inch color plotter that earns its place on dimensional accuracy, broad media handling and the practical convenience of on-board storage in a shared office. Read its speed and color specs as AEC-document figures, not fine-art ones — that’s the work it’s built for. If you need scanning, dual rolls or high sustained volume, step within the family; if you need trustworthy plans from a compact single-function machine, this one holds its line.
Spec analysis
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Verified specifications
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Pigment black, Yellow |
| Page description languages | PCL 3 |
| Media thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.31" (13.5 cm) |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Power consumption | 120 W |
Specifications
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | 3 |
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Pigment black, Yellow |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Page description languages | PCL 3 |
| Print speed (best quality) | 33.3 ft²/hr |
| Print cartridge volume (metric) | 69/130 ml |
| Print speed (line, black, normal quality, A1) | 103 pph |
| Certification | WEEE, RoHS, REACH, EuP, FEMP |
|---|---|
| Storage media | HDD |
| Built-in processor | Intel® Pentium® M |
| Processor frequency | 800 MHz |
| Internal storage capacity | 160 GB |
| Roll paper | Yes |
|---|---|
| Media thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Roll top margin | 0.197" (5 mm) |
| Maximum media width | 1118 mm |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.31" (13.5 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Bond paper, Coated paper, Glossy paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper |
| Recommended media weight | 60 – 328 g/m² |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A0, A1, A2, A3, A4 |
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| RJ-45 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10/100Base-T(X) |
| Ethernet interface type | Fast Ethernet |
| Weight | 179.9 lbs (81.6 kg) |
|---|---|
| Size (imperial) | 44" |
| Weight (imperial) | 180 lbs |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 69.7 x 27.6 x 41.3" (1770 x 702 x 1050 mm) |
| Power requirements | 100 – 240V, 50/60Hz |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (off) | 0.1 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 120 W |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 7 W |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -25 – 55 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 41 – 104 °F |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 – 95% |
| Recommended humidity operating range | 20 – 80% |
| Safety | CSA, LVD, GOST, CCC, PSB, IRAM, NYCE |
|---|---|
| Ink drop | 9/6 pl |
| Functions | |
| Photo paper | Yes |
| Vinyl media | Yes |
| Coated paper | Yes |
| Line accuracy | +/-0.1% |
| Minimum line width | 0.00236" (0.0600 mm) |
| Acoustic power emissions | 6.2B(A) |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 46 dB |
| Compliance industry standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | FCC, ICES, EMC, ACMA, CCC, KCC, VCCI |
| Acoustic power emissions (standby) | 44 dB |
| Acoustic pressure emissions (standby) | 26dB(A) |
| Package weight | 242.1 lbs (109.8 kg) |
|---|---|
| Package weight (imperial) | 244 lbs |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 76 x 30.2 x 30.7" (1929.8 x 766 x 779.7 mm) |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 75.98 x 30.16 x 30.7" |
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
|---|---|
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 7 Windows Vista (32/64-Bit) Windows Server 2008 (32/64-Bit) Windows XP Home/Professional (32/64-Bit) Windows Server 2003 (32/64-Bit) Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5 Novell NetWare 5.x, 6.x Citrix XenApp Citrix XenServer |
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
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet T770 w/HDD 44-in (with Hard Disk) — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
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 Cartridge
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 mQuestions
It prints up to 44 in wide on rolls or sheets, handling bond, coated, photo, matte, glossy and vinyl media up to 0.031 in (0.8 mm) thick and 60–328 g/m².
This configuration includes a 160 GB internal hard drive and an 800 MHz Intel Pentium M processor, which support job queuing, reprints and more secure handling of stored drawings in a shared environment.
HP rates A1 line printing at 103 pph in normal quality and best-quality color output at 33.3 ft²/hr; color plots run slower than monochrome line work, so size runs by your quality setting.
No. The T770 with HDD is print-only. If you need integrated scan and copy, look at an MFP in the family such as the HP DesignJet T850 36-in.
It offers Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-T) and a USB 2.0 Type-A port, with support for Windows and Mac OS X client environments.
It uses PCL 3. Shops built around a PostScript-only RIP should confirm their workflow before standardizing on this model.
Configuration, media and a quote tailored to your workflow — from AEC plotter specialists.
