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HP DesignJet T930
color graphics & photo printer
- ModelT930
- Score60/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- The T930 is a current thermal-inkjet, color wide-format printer for AEC output up to A0.
- HP rates black A1 line output at 120 pph in normal quality; real set turnaround also depends on handling and file workflow.
- Its six-ink configuration includes gray, matte black and photo black for color technical documents and neutral content.
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- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow.
- Analyst score Scores 60/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
HP Designjet T930, Thermal inkjet, 2400 x 1200 DPI, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PDF 1.7, TIFF, URF, Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow, 120 pph, A0 (841 x 1189 mm)
- 808 ft²/hRated speed
- 6Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
Spec Analysis
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The T930 is a current thermal-inkjet, color wide-format printer for AEC output up to A0.
- HP rates black A1 line output at 120 pph in normal quality; real set turnaround also depends on handling and file workflow.
- Its six-ink configuration includes gray, matte black and photo black for color technical documents and neutral content.
- Roll paper, cut sheets and listed media up to 0.02 in thick support plan work and selected presentation applications.
- It has no scanning or copying, making it less suitable where redline capture and walk-up copying must be integrated.
- The HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in is the in-family direction for a dual-roll workflow, while the HP DesignJet T950 36-in addresses scan-copy needs.
On a coordination drawing, the test is not whether a printer can make color; it is whether revision clouds, utility overlays and the cyan edge of a detail remain readable on ordinary project media. The current HP DesignJet T930 36-in is a thermal-inkjet wide-format printer for that everyday AEC mix: color and monochrome plans, PDF issue sets, CAD plots and occasional presentation-oriented output up to A0.
HP rates black A1 line output at 120 pph in normal quality. That figure is useful for comparing the class, but a real issue set also includes file processing, roll handling, cut-sheet changes and operator collection. The T930’s practical appeal is its combination of 36-inch-format work, direct printing, a 320 GB internal drive and support for HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PDF 1.7, TIFF and URF.
120 pphRated black A1 line speedManufacturer-rated, normal quality
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolution
320 GBInternal storage
A0 (33" x 47" (841 x 1189 mm))Maximum print size
Where it fits in an AEC print workflow
This is a sensible fit for architecture, engineering and construction teams that need in-house output from roll paper and cut sheets, without requiring an integrated scanner or copier. Its six-color system—cyan, gray, magenta, matte black, photo black and yellow—gives technical drawings a more considered color capability than a black-only plan workflow, particularly for GIS maps, phasing plans and discipline coordination sheets.
The 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution is a capability figure, not a guarantee of drawing quality on every substrate. Fine linework still depends on the source PDF or HP-GL/2 data, driver settings and media. The supported page-description languages make the T930 relevant to common CAD and PDF submission paths, while USB Type-A direct printing can be useful when a project team needs to release a file locally.
For firms needing a 24-inch device rather than a 36-inch-format machine, the HP DesignJet T870 24-in is the nearer in-family alternative. For the same-format comparison, see the HP T940 36-in.
Estimate rated line-output time for a plan-set run, then allow for the real workflow steps around it.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 808 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
Media, color and daily operation
The T930 accepts roll paper and cut sheets, supports vinyl media, and specifies media thickness up to 0.02 in. Its listed tray-compatible media include bond, coated, matte, glossy, photo, satin and semi-gloss papers. That range makes it adaptable for construction-document sets as well as selected visual deliverables, though the office should validate its own stock and application before standardizing a paper.
There is no measured ICC gamut data in the supplied record, so it would be hand-waving to make a claim about the extent of its color range. What is verified is the six-ink configuration and its gray ink, both relevant to rendering neutral technical fills alongside colored markups. Use HP 727 inks and the HP 727 printhead specified for this model, and evaluate color on the media actually used for issued documents.
The machine measures 55.1 in wide by 36.1 in deep by 43.7 in high and weighs 191.8 lbs. Its stated 47 dB printing sound-pressure level and ENERGY STAR certification help frame its suitability for a staffed office print area, rather than answer that question alone.
Where the T930 stops being the right tool
The central limitation is straightforward: the T930 does not scan or copy. Survey redlines, marked-up permit sets, archive conversion and walk-up copying require a separate workflow or a multifunction alternative. The HP DesignJet T950 36-in is the more appropriate in-family direction when integrated scanning and copying are requirements.
Likewise, a department that needs greater roll flexibility and less operator attention should assess the HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in, which is identified in the catalog as a dual-roll model. That advantage matters most when mixed media or sustained plan production makes roll changes disruptive. The T930 remains better aligned with teams whose work is primarily print output and whose scanning is already handled elsewhere.
Related equipment to consider
The read
The HP DesignJet T930 36-in is best understood as a current 36-inch AEC output device: capable of color technical documents, roll and cut-sheet work, direct file printing and familiar CAD/PDF languages. It becomes compelling where the priority is dependable in-house plotting rather than a combined scan-copy-print station. Before selecting it, confirm the local service arrangement, test representative PDFs and linework on your chosen bond stock, and decide whether separate scanning is a workable operational boundary.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Print technology | Thermal inkjet |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Printing colors | Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow |
| Number of print cartridges | 6 |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PDF 1.7, TIFF, URF |
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| Media thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Scanning | No |
| Sound level (printing) | 47 dB |
| Power consumption | 120 W |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Print technologyThermal inkjet
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
ColorColor
ConnectivityUSB
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | 1 |
| Printing colors | Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow |
| Print technology | Thermal inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 6 |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PDF 1.7, TIFF, URF |
| Print speed (line, black, normal quality, A1) | 120 pph |
Performance
| Certification | USA and Canada (CSA certified); EU (LVD and EN 60950-1 compliant); Russia (GOST); Singapore (PSB); China (CCC); Argentina (IRAM); Mexico (NYCE); Korea (KATS) |
|---|---|
| Storage media | HDD |
| Internal storage capacity | 320 GB |
| Sound power level (standby) | 6.5 dB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 47 dB |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Roll paper | Yes |
| Media thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Roll top margin | 0.118" (3 mm) |
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| Paper tray media types | Bond paper, Coated paper, Glossy paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Satin paper, Semi-glossy paper |
| Print margin cut-sheet | 3 x 22 x 3 x 3 |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A0 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 36.1" (916 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 55.1" (1399 mm) |
| Height | 43.7" (1110 mm) |
| Weight | 191.8 lbs (87 kg) |
Power
| Power consumption (standby) | 1.3 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (typical) | 120 W |
Operational conditions
| 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
| Vinyl media | Yes |
|---|
Copying
| Copying | No |
|---|
Scanning
| Scanning | No |
|---|
Packaging data
| Package depth | 30.7" (781 mm) |
|---|---|
| Package width | 59.1" (1500 mm) |
| Package height | 32.1" (815 mm) |
| Package weight | 264.6 lbs (120 kg) |
| Drivers included | Yes |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
|---|
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet T930
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
18 ink cartridges · 2 accessories
HP DesignJet T930 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet T930 36-in — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 18
HP 727 300-ml Matte Black Ink Cartridge
HP 727 130-ml Cyan Ink Cartridge
HP 727 130-ml Gray Ink Cartridge
HP 727 130-ml Yellow Ink Cartridge
HP 727 130-ml Photo Black Ink Cartridge
HP 727 130-ml Magenta Ink Cartridge
HP 727 300-ml Photo Black Ink Cartridge
HP 727 300-ml Yellow Ink Cartridge
HP 727 300-ml Magenta Ink Cartridge
HP 727 300-ml Gray Ink Cartridge
HP 727 300-ml Cyan Ink Cartridge
HP 727 130-ml Matte Black Ink Cartridge
HP 727B 130-ml Photo Black Ink Cartridge
HP 727B 130-ml Matte Black Ink Cartridge
HP 727B 130-ml Gray Ink Cartridge
HP 727B 300-ml Photo Black Ink Cartridge
HP 727B 300-ml Matte Black Ink Cartridge
HP 727B 300-ml Gray Ink CartridgeAccessories 2
Questions
Straight answers
Can the HP DesignJet T930 36-in scan or copy plans?
No. The supplied product data lists both scanning and copying as unavailable. Firms digitizing marked-up drawings or copying legacy plans need a separate workflow or a multifunction alternative.
What AEC file types can the T930 accept?
Its listed page-description languages are HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PDF 1.7, TIFF and URF. This makes it relevant to common CAD and PDF-based document workflows.
How fast is the T930 for plan production?
HP rates black A1 line output at 120 pph in normal quality. Treat that as a rated output measure rather than the elapsed time for a complete, mixed-size issue set.
Does the T930 support both rolls and sheets?
Yes. The product data lists roll paper and cut sheets, with listed paper types including bond, coated, matte, glossy, photo, satin and semi-gloss media.
Which consumables should buyers specify?
The resolved compatible supplies include HP 727 inks and the HP 727 printhead. Confirm the exact cartridge configuration required for the installed machine before ordering.
When should a buyer move beyond the T930?
Choose an in-family multifunction direction such as the HP DesignJet T950 36-in if scanning and copying are operational requirements. Consider the HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in when a dual-roll configuration better matches the print-room workflow.
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