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HP DesignJet T850
36" wide-format MFPs
- Model2Y9H2H
- Prints36" wide
- Score62/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
1-year warranty includedExtendable to 5 years
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- Single 36-inch roll plus a cut-sheet tray lets one device handle full sheets and half-size sets, potentially retiring a separate small-format printer.
- All four inks are pigment-based, giving better water and smudge resistance on bond paper for field use.
- HP rates A1 output at 90 pph (25 s/A1); real throughput depends on file prep, first-page-out and roll changes.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 36" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Cyan, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow.
- Scan & copy Integrated scanner for digitizing and sharing sets.
- Connectivity Wi-Fi + Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Analyst score Scores 62/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
A 36-inch scan-print-copy node for the mixed-size AEC set
The HP DesignJet T850 36-in is a current entry-to-mid-tier wide-format multifunction printer built around a workflow most AEC shops actually run: full-size drawings on a roll, half-size sets and spec pages on cut sheets, and the occasional scan or color copy of a marked-up print. It handles rolls up to 36 inches, prints to A0 at 2400 x 1200 DPI with four pigment inks, and scans in color up to 36 inches wide via a 600-DPI CIS sensor. HP rates it at 90 A1 pages per hour (25 s/A1) in normal quality — a manufacturer claim, and a ceiling, not a sustained collated throughput.
- Small studios replacing a plotter plus a separate letter-size laser for half-size sets.
- Civil, structural and MEP teams printing mixed roll-and-sheet permit and bid sets.
- GC and CM trailers needing pigment-ink prints that survive a damp site.
- Firms wanting scan and color copy without a standalone wide-format scanner.
Where it isn’t the right tool: single-roll design limits unattended long runs, so a busy repro desk should look at the dual-roll HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in. Need 44 inches? Step to the HP T790 44-in. If 24 inches covers your work, the HP DesignJet T830 24-in is the step-down.
- 606 ft²/hRated speed
- 4Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
- 12 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
overall
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At a glance
- Print width
- Up to 36 in roll; A0 max print size
- Print technology
- Thermal inkjet, 4 pigment inks (C/M/Y/Matte black)
- Resolution
- 2400 x 1200 DPI
- Scan & copy
- Color, up to 36 in wide, 600 DPI optical (CIS)
- Rated speed
- HP rates 90 A1 pph / 25 s per A1 (normal quality)
- Media handling
- 36-in roll plus cut-sheet input tray; up to 0.8 mm thickness
- Connectivity
- Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct; HP Click app/driver
- Footprint & power
- 55.4 x 27.6 x 38.1 in on stand; ENERGY STAR, 35 W typical
Ideal for: small-to-mid AEC firms and site offices needing one machine for full-size rolls, half-size sheets, and color scan/copy. Not the tool for: high-volume repro desks needing dual-roll unattended runs (see T1600dr) or 44-in output (see T790 44-in).
Features
What sets it apart
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- Single 36-inch roll plus a cut-sheet tray lets one device handle full sheets and half-size sets, potentially retiring a separate small-format printer.
- All four inks are pigment-based, giving better water and smudge resistance on bond paper for field use.
- HP rates A1 output at 90 pph (25 s/A1); real throughput depends on file prep, first-page-out and roll changes.
- HP Dynamic Security limits the machine to HP-chipped cartridges — budget consumables around HP 712 or HP 738 inks.
- The single roll means manual intervention on media switches; the dual-roll T1600dr removes that if volume is high.
- The 2-year SKU bundles an HP Care Pack for onsite next-business-day service — confirm local coverage before relying on it.
Every firm has the same quiet inefficiency: a 36-inch plotter for the big sheets, and a separate small-format laser humming in the corner for the A3 half-sets and spec pages. Two devices, two drivers, two consumable streams, and an operator who walks between them. The HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer is HP’s attempt to collapse that split into one node.
It’s a current entry-to-mid-tier MFP — plotter, scanner and copier in a single footprint — aimed squarely at the AEC office that prints permit sets on Monday and redlines the rest of the week. The question isn’t whether it works. It’s whether its single-roll, one-tray design fits the volume and workflow you actually have.
90 pphPrint speed (A1, normal)HP-rated; equivalent to 25 s/A1
36" (91.4 cm)Maximum roll widthA0-capable
2400 x 1200 DPIPrint resolutionThermal inkjet, 4 pigment inks
36" (91.4 cm)Maximum scan width600 x 600 DPI optical CIS
What it is, in workflow terms
The T850 is a four-cartridge thermal inkjet — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Matte Black, all pigment — feeding from a single 36-inch roll with a separate cut-sheet input tray. That tray is the point. It holds up to 12″ x 18″ stock alongside the roll, and HP Click software picks the source automatically. HP rates the mixed-size time savings at up to 50% for jobs that combine full sheets and half-size sets; independent takeaway for the buyer is simpler: you stop feeding sheets by hand, and you may retire the corner laser.
Pigment ink matters more than the spec sheet suggests. On ordinary bond, pigment resists water and smudging in ways dye-based inks in cheaper models do not. If your prints ride out to a job trailer or a wet site, that difference is the difference between a legible detail and a blur.
Where it fits
This is a device for offices that need one competent generalist, not a production line. It genuinely fits:
- Small-to-mid architecture and MEP studios printing bid, permit and coordination sets in-house.
- Field and survey offices that need scan-to-file and color copying without a separate scanner.
- GC and construction-management trailers running redlines and as-builts on bond.
- Firms consolidating a plotter plus a small-format printer into one supported box.
The single roll is the honest limitation. When one roll empties or you need to switch media mid-run, someone walks over. If your volume means near-constant plotting across two media types, look up the family to the dual-roll HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in, which switches rolls unattended, or the wider HP T790 44-in for oversized presentation work. Stepping down to the 24-inch HP DesignJet T830 24-in saves floor space but surrenders true A0 output.
Estimate plot times for your own run lengths.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 606 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
For the people who support it
IT gets a manageable box: Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, PDF, HP-GL/2, TIFF and JPEG handling, and apps across Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. Typical draw is 35 W, 3.5 W in sleep, ENERGY STAR listed. Two notes worth flagging before purchase: it uses HP Dynamic Security, which restricts the printer to HP-chipped cartridges — plan your consumable supply of HP 712 or HP 738 inks and the HP 739 printhead accordingly. And the 2-year-warranty SKU bundles an HP Care Pack for onsite next-business-day service (an HP service claim) — verify local technician coverage before you assume it.
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The read
The T850 is the right amount of machine for a firm that prints steadily but not constantly, and wants to stop babysitting two devices. Its scanner, color copying and cut-sheet tray earn their footprint; its pigment inks earn their place on site. The single roll is the ceiling on its ambition, not a flaw.
Choose the T850 if you’re consolidating a plotter and a small-format printer into one supported box at small-to-mid volume. Choose the T1600dr if roll-switching downtime is costing you operator minutes every day. And choose the T830 only if 24 inches is genuinely all you’ll ever plot. Money is minutes — buy for the workflow you have.
Spec analysis
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The specs that decide it
| Print technology | Thermal inkjet |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Printing colors | Cyan, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Page description languages | PDF, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4, URF |
| Internal memory | 2048 MB |
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| Media thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Maximum roll diameter | 3.94" (10 cm) |
| Scanning | Color scanning |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Power consumption | 35 W |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Print technologyThermal inkjet
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width36"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), Wi-Fi
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Cyan, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow |
| Print technology | Thermal inkjet |
| Resolution color | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Page description languages | PDF, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4, URF |
Performance
| HP segment | Business |
|---|---|
| Certification | Compliant with Class B requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (RED Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI); Korea (KCC) |
| Product color | Black |
| Internal memory | 2048 MB |
| Country of origin | China, Thailand |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Media thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Custom media sizes | Input tray: 210 x 279 to 305 x 457 mm; Manual feed: 210 x 279 to 914 x 1676 mm |
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| Maximum roll width | 36" (91.4 cm) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 3.94" (10 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Coated paper, Plain paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Banner, Heavy paper, Satin paper |
| Recommended media weight | 60 – 280 g/m² |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A0, A1, A2, A3, A4 |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 1000 Mbit/s |
Technical details
| Box contents | HP DesignJet T850 MFP, printhead, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand, spindle, guide, warranty flyer, power cord |
|---|
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 27.6" (701 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 55.4" (1407 mm) |
| Height | 38.1" (967 mm) |
| Weight | 132.3 lbs (60 kg) |
Power
| AC input voltage | 100 – 240 V |
|---|---|
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.1 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 3.5 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 35 W |
Operational conditions
| Operating altitude | 0 – 118110.2" (0 – 3000 m) |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -25 – 55 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 – 40 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 – 95% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
Other features
| UNSPSC-code | 43212110 |
|---|---|
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Compliant with Class B requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (RED Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI); Korea (KCC) |
Copying
| Copying | Color copying |
|---|---|
| Copier resize | 25 – 400% |
Scanning
| Scanning | Color scanning |
|---|---|
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Maximum scan width | 36" (91.4 cm) |
| Maximum scan length | 109.1" (2.77 m) |
| Maximum media thickness | 0.0315" (0.8 mm) |
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
Packaging data
| Package depth | 22.4" (570 mm) |
|---|---|
| Package width | 62" (1575 mm) |
| Package height | 25.6" (650 mm) |
| Package weight | 184.1 lbs (83.5 kg) |
| Bundled software | HP Click App, HP Click Driver for Windows 11, HP app for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
|---|
Carbon footprint
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) | 420 |
|---|---|
| Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e) | 32 |
| Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e) | 21 |
| Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e) | 360 |
| Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e) | 10 |
Brand-specific features
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 197029467195 |
|---|---|
| HP dynamic security | Yes |
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet T850 MFP
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
8 ink cartridges · 12 paper & media items · 4 accessories · 17 coverage plans
HP DesignJet T850 MFP ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer (2-Year Warranty) — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 8
Paper & Media 12
Representative image350g Vivid Matte Poly/Cotton CanvasRepresentative image5 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adh Vinyl (3" AC)Representative imageHP Universal Gloss Photo Paper
HP Universal Coated PaperRepresentative imageHP Universal Bond Paper, 4-packRepresentative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 4-pack
HP Opaque ScrimRepresentative imageKODAK Water-Resistant Scrim BannerRepresentative imageMagic 36LB Heavyweight Coated Inkjet Paper (JS036)Representative imageMagic 98gsm/26# Coated Matte Paper (DMPG98)Representative imageMagic 4mil Inkjet Clear Film w/ Side Stripe (DMCF4HPS)Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)Accessories 4
Coverage & Support Plans 17
Hp 1-Year Post Warranty Next Business Day T850 Hardware Support (U56U2PE)Hp 1-Year Post Warranty Next Business Day T850 Mfp Hardware Support (U56U6PE)
Hp 2-Year In Warranty Next Business Day T850 Hardware Support (U56R8E)Hp 2-Year Post Warranty Next Business Day T850 Hardware Support (U56U3PE)Hp 2-Year Post Warranty Next Business Day T850 Mfp Hardware Support (U56U7PE)
HP 3-Year Next Business Day Onsite Hardware Support for T850 MFP (A and M Series) (U56RSE)Hp 3-Year In Warranty Next Business Day T850 Hardware Support (U56RJE)Hp 3-Year In Warranty Next Business Day T850 Mfp Hardware Support (U56S0E)HP 3 year Next Business Day Onsite Hardware Support for T850 (A Series)
HP 4-Year Next Business Day Onsite Hardware Support for T850 MFP (A and M Series) (U56RTE)Hp 4-Year In Warranty Next Business Day T850 Hardware Support (U56RKE)HP 4 year Next Business Day Onsite Hardware Support for T850 (A Series)Hp 4-Year In Warranty Next Business Day T850 Mfp Hardware Support (U56S1E)
HP 5-Year Next Business Day Onsite Hardware Support for T850 MFP (A and M Series) (U56RVE)Hp 5-Year In Warranty Next Business Day T850 Hardware Support (U56RLE)HP 5 year Next Business Day Onsite Hardware Support for T850 (A Series)Hp 5-Year In Warranty Next Business Day T850 Mfp Hardware Support (U56S2E)Questions
Straight answers
Can the T850 print A0-size drawings?
Yes. It supports a maximum print size of A0 (33″ x 47″) from its 36-inch roll, covering the standard A-series from A4 up to A0.
Does it handle mixed-size plan sets automatically?
Largely, yes. A cut-sheet input tray holds stock up to 12″ x 18″ alongside the 36-inch roll, and HP Click software picks the correct source, so full sheets and half-size sets can run in one job without manual feeding.
What inks and printhead does it use?
It takes four pigment cartridges — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Matte Black — using the HP 712 or HP 738 ink families with the HP 739 printhead. Note that HP Dynamic Security restricts the machine to HP-chipped cartridges.
Can it scan and copy full-size drawings?
Yes. It offers color scanning and color copying up to 36 inches wide at 600 x 600 DPI optical resolution, with copy resize from 25 to 400% and scan lengths up to about 109 inches.
How does it differ from the dual-roll model in the same family?
The T850 runs a single roll, so switching media mid-run needs an operator. The dual-roll HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in switches rolls automatically, which matters most in high-volume, mixed-media environments.
What does the 2-year-warranty version include?
It’s a specific SKU bundling an HP Care Pack for onsite, next-business-day service (an HP service claim). Confirm technician availability in your area before assuming that response time locally.
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