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HP DesignJet T950 MFP
36" wide-format MFPs
- ModelT950 MFP
- Prints36" wide
- Score64/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
1-year warranty includedExtendable to 5 years
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- Current HP model launched late 2023 to replace the older T830 series, aimed at small-to-mid AEC workgroups.
- Integrated sheet-fed scanner does color scan and copy up to 36 in wide and 109.1 in long at 600 x 600 DPI optical.
- Single 36-in roll with no auto-switching means manual roll swaps for mixed-media or long runs.
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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.
- Productivity Rated at 21 sec/page on A1/D, 120 A1/D prints/hour.
- Ink platform Cyan, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow.
- Scan & copy Integrated scanner for digitizing and sharing sets.
- Connectivity Wi-Fi + Ethernet for shared team printing.
Overview
One device for the whole plan set, A4 spec sheet to A0 plan
The HP DesignJet T950 36-in MFP is a current, thermal-inkjet wide-format printer with an integrated sheet-fed scanner, built for small-to-mid AEC workgroups that produce mixed-size drawing sets. It prints, scans and color-copies up to 36 inches wide, resolves at 2400 x 1200 DPI, and holds line accuracy to ±0.1% — enough for surveyors and structural teams who care about dimensional fidelity on ordinary bond.
Its real value is workflow consolidation. A front-loading tray takes cut sheets up to 12″ x 18″ while the roll handles A1/A0 plans, so a print room isn’t juggling two machines to assemble a permit set. HP rates normal-quality A1 output at 120 prints per hour, and rates the stacker to hold up to 40 pages flat — less basket-tangle at collation time. Scan-to-cloud, email, network folder and USB cover the redline-and-archive loop.
- Small architecture or MEP studios producing full A4-to-A0 sets from one node.
- Firms replacing an aging T830-class device that need a stacker and better scanning.
- Field-office copying of markups and as-builts on plain bond.
- IT teams wanting AirPrint, Wi-Fi Direct and network-folder scanning without add-ons.
It’s single-roll, so high-volume shops swapping media all day should weigh the dual-roll HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in. Need only 24-inch output and no scanner? The HP DesignJet T870 24-in is a smaller footprint. Want print-only at 36 inches? Look at the HP T940 36-in.
- 36″Max print width
- 808 ft²/hRated speed
- 4Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
- 12 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
overall
overall
Where it performs best
Connections
100
Size / Fit
88
Print Quality
86
Class best is 73. How we grade →
At a glance
- Print width
- Up to 36 in (roll and cut sheet)
- Print technology
- Thermal inkjet, 4 inks (C, M, Y, matte black)
- Max resolution
- 2400 x 1200 DPI
- Line accuracy
- ±0.1%
- Rated speed
- 120 A1 prints/hour, normal quality (HP rated)
- Scanning
- Sheet-fed CIS, color, up to 36 in wide, 600 x 600 DPI optical
- Scan to
- Cloud, email, network folder, PC, USB
- Finishing / media
- Integrated stacker (HP rates up to 40 pages); single roll, cut-sheet tray
Ideal for: small-to-mid AEC workgroups needing one device to print, scan and copy A4-to-A0 sets. Not the tool for: high-volume shops needing dual-roll unattended runs, or teams needing wider than 36 in.
Features
What sets it apart
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- Current HP model launched late 2023 to replace the older T830 series, aimed at small-to-mid AEC workgroups.
- Integrated sheet-fed scanner does color scan and copy up to 36 in wide and 109.1 in long at 600 x 600 DPI optical.
- Single 36-in roll with no auto-switching means manual roll swaps for mixed-media or long runs.
- ±0.1% line accuracy and 2400 x 1200 DPI keep scaled plans and fine linework dimensionally reliable.
- Uses HP 738 inks and the HP 739 printhead; HP Dynamic Security is active, so plan consumables accordingly.
- Scan-to destinations include network folder, cloud, e-mail, PC and USB — useful for centralized as-built filing.
Most wide-format problems in an AEC office aren’t printing problems. They’re switching problems: the A0 permit set goes to the plotter, the A3 schedule goes to the office copier, the scanned redline goes to whoever can find the flatbed. The HP DesignJet T950 36-in MFP is built to collapse that shuffle into one node, and for small-to-mid workgroups that is where most of the saved minutes live.
It is a current 36-in thermal inkjet MFP that HP launched in late 2023 to replace the older T830 line. Think of it as the scan-copy-print anchor for a single studio or discipline group — not the reprographics floor.
120 pphPrint speed (A1, normal)HP-rated; not sustained set throughput
±0.1%Line accuracydimensional consistency for scaled plans
2400 x 1200 DPIMax resolution
36" (91.4 cm)Max roll widthsingle roll, no auto-switch
What it actually does well
The integrated sheet-fed CIS scanner (600 x 600 DPI optical, up to 36″ wide and 109.1″ long) plus color copying and a front-loading cut-sheet tray means an operator stops walking between machines. Scan-to destinations cover cloud, e-mail, network folder, PC and USB — which matters more for IT than it looks, because “scan to network folder” is the difference between filed as-builts and a USB stick in someone’s pocket.
On dimensional work, the ±0.1% line accuracy and 2400 x 1200 DPI resolution keep scaled plans and fine linework honest. HP rates the output stacker at up to 40 pages flat, which — if it holds in your paper and humidity — spares you the curled tangle of a floor basket.
- A single studio or discipline group needing one device for A4 through A0.
- Firms mixing plan-set plotting with routine scan/copy of markups.
- Offices that want scan-to-network-folder filing without a separate scanner.
- Sites valuing HP 738 pigment inks — HP claims strong smudge and water resistance for field use.
Where it isn't the right tool
One roll, one caveat. The T950 takes a single 36-in roll with no automatic media switching, so bond-and-vellum jobs or long unattended color-plus-mono runs mean roll swaps. If your bottleneck is continuous multi-roll production, look at a dual-roll model in the same family such as the HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in; if you need width beyond 36 inches, the older HP DesignJet T1100 44-in covers that.
Don’t need scanning? The HP T940 36-in is the print-only sibling and removes hardware you’d never touch. Going the other way, the HP DesignJet T850 36-in is the leaner MFP step-down for lighter workgroups. Cross-shop it against the Canon GP-300 36-in if your dealer relationship leans that way — compare the single-roll and dual-roll paths before you commit.
Two IT footnotes worth a paragraph, because nobody else reads the flyer: HP Dynamic Security is active, so third-party cartridge strategies can break with firmware — plan consumables around the HP 738 inks and HP 739 printhead. And network-folder scanning needs credentials managed centrally, or it quietly becomes shadow IT.
Estimate a set's plot time from the HP-rated A1 speed — then add your own file-processing and roll-swap reality on top.
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.
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The read
The T950 earns its place as the one-device anchor for a studio or discipline group: A4-to-A0 printing, color scan and copy, and scan-to-network filing in a single 28.3-inch-deep footprint. Its honest limits are the single roll and the Dynamic Security ink lock-in — both manageable if you plan for them.
Decision rule: choose the T950 if one workgroup needs print, scan and copy in one box; step up to the T1600dr if roll-swapping is your bottleneck; drop to the T850 if volume is light; and pick the T940 if you never touch a scanner. Buy the machine for the workflow you have — money is minutes.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
- This printer
- HP DesignJet T2600dr MFP
Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print size | 36 in / A0/E |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi |
| Print speed | 21 sec/page on A1/D, 120 A1/D prints/hourmanufacturer-verified |
| Number of print cartridges | 4manufacturer-verified |
| Ink cartridge capacity | 500 mlmanufacturer-verified |
| Ethernet LAN | Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Line accuracy | ±0.1% |
| Maximum scan size | 36 x 109.1 in (914 x 2770 mm) |
| Weight | 156.5 lbs (71 kg) |
manufacturer-verified = checked against the manufacturer’s official datasheet, not aggregator data. Everything else is standards-body / catalog data we consider reliable.
Specifications
Full technical detail
Print technologyThermal inkjet
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width36"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB, 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 |
| Print speed (normal quality, A1) | 120 pph |
Performance
| HP segment | Business |
|---|---|
| Control type | Touch |
| 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 | White |
| Internal memory | 2048 MB |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Country of origin | China, Thailand, Switzerland |
Paper handling
| Stacker | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cut sheets | Yes |
| Media thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Custom media sizes | Front-loading 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 media width | 914 mm |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.51" (14 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Coated paper, Plain paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Banner, Heavy paper, Satin paper |
| Roll weight (rear roll) | 28.7 lbs (13 kg) |
| Recommended media weight | 60 – 280 g/m² |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A0, A1, A2, A3, A4 |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint |
Technical details
| Box contents | HP DesignJet T950 MFP, printhead, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand, spindle, guide, warranty flyer, power cord |
|---|---|
| Compliance certificates | CE, REACH, RoHS, WEEE |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 28.3" (720 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 55.4" (1407 mm) |
| Height | 38.1" (967 mm) |
| Weight | 156.5 lbs (71 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 (standby) | 0.1 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 | 43212104 |
|---|---|
| Line accuracy | ±0.1% |
| Maximum scan size | 36 x 109.1" (914 x 2770 mm) |
| Roll maximum input | 1 |
| All-In-One-multitasking | Yes |
| 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) |
| Non-printable area (imperial cut-sheet) | 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 |
Copying
| Copying | Color copying |
|---|---|
| Copier resize | 25 – 400% |
Scanning
| Scan to | Cloud, E-mail, Network folder, PC, USB |
|---|---|
| Scanning | Color scanning |
| Scanner type | Sheet-fed scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Minimum scan size | 127 x 127 |
| 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 | 24.8" (630 mm) |
|---|---|
| Package width | 62" (1575 mm) |
| Package height | 30.7" (780 mm) |
| Package weight | 213.8 lbs (97 kg) |
| Bundled software | HP Click App, HP Click Driver for Windows 11, HP app for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS |
Sustainability
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
Carbon footprint
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) | 430 |
|---|---|
| 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) | 13 |
Brand-specific features
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 196548313303 |
|---|---|
| HP dynamic security | Yes |
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet T950 MFP
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
1 printhead · 12 paper & media items · 2 accessories · 18 coverage plans
HP DesignJet T950 MFP ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet T950 36-in MFP — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Printheads 1
Paper & Media 12
Representative image11 Mil Water-Resistant Synthetic BannerRepresentative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 4-packRepresentative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 2-packRepresentative imageMagic Firenze 170gsm Coated Matte Paper (Firenze170)Representative imageMagic 98gsm/26# Coated Matte Paper (DMPG98)Representative image20LB Inkjet Vellum (772)Representative image18LB Inkjet Bond Paper (Translucent) (750)Representative image28LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (748)Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)Representative image24LB Inkjet Bond Paper (731)Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)Representative imageWSL 24LB Simple Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (C2S) (446)Accessories 2
Coverage & Support Plans 18
Hp 1-Year Post Warranty Next Business Day T950 Hardware Support (U56V0PE)Hp 1-Year Post Warranty Next Business Day T950 Mfp Hardware Support (U56V4PE)
Hp 2-Year In Warranty Next Business Day T950 Hardware Support (U56SRE)Hp 2-Year In Warranty Next Business Day T950 Mfp Hardware Support (U56T8E)Hp 2-Year Post Warranty Next Business Day T950 Hardware Support (U56V1PE)Hp 2-Year Post Warranty Next Business Day T950 Mfp Hardware Support (U56V5PE)
Hp 3-Year In Warranty Next Business Day T950 Hardware Support (U56SSE)HP 3 year Next Business Day Onsite Hardware Support for T950MFP(A Series)
HP 4 year Next Business Day Onsite Hardware Support for T950 (A Series)Hp 4-Year In Warranty Next Business Day T950 Hardware Support (U67NBE)Hp 4-Year In Warranty Next Business Day T950 Mfp Hardware Support (U67NLE)Hp 4-Year In Warranty Next Business Day T950 Hardware Support (U56STE)HP 4 year Next Business Day Onsite Hardware Support for T950MFP(A Series)
Hp 5-Year In Warranty Next Business Day T950 Hardware Support (U67NCE)Hp 5-Year In Warranty Next Business Day T950 Hardware Support (U56SVE)HP 5 year Next Business Day Onsite Hardware Support for T950 ( A Series)Hp 5-Year In Warranty Next Business Day T950 Mfp Hardware Support (U67NME)HP 5 year Next Business Day Onsite Hardware Support for T950MFP(A Series)Questions
Straight answers
Is the HP DesignJet T950 still a current model?
Yes. As of July 2026 it remains a current model in HP’s wide-format portfolio, launched in late 2023 to replace the older T830 series and not yet superseded.
Can it scan and copy full-size drawings?
Yes. It has an integrated sheet-fed CIS scanner that handles color scanning and copying up to 36 in wide and 109.1 in long, at 600 x 600 DPI optical resolution, with resize from 25–400%.
How many rolls does it hold?
One 36-in roll (max 5.51-in diameter), with no automatic roll switching. For continuous mixed-media production, consider the dual-roll HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in in the same family.
What inks and printhead does it use?
It uses the HP 738 ink series across four cartridges (cyan, matte black, magenta, yellow) and the HP 739 printhead. HP Dynamic Security is enabled, which can affect third-party cartridge use.
Can it print small-format sheets without swapping media?
Yes. A front-loading cut-sheet input tray handles small sizes automatically while the roll handles A0/A1 plans, so you don’t hand-feed every A3 schedule or A4 spec page.
How does it handle secure document filing for IT?
It supports scan-to-network-folder, cloud, e-mail, PC and USB, plus Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct. Network-folder scanning needs centrally managed credentials to keep filing consistent and auditable.
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