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HP DesignJet Z3100 GP

24" color graphics & photo printer

HP DesignJet Z3100 GP 24-in Photo Printer product image showing front view with stand and included profiling solution box
HP DesignJet Z3100 GP 24-in Photo Printer on stand with output tray and profiling solution bundle
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers

Analyst take

  • A 24-inch photo pigment printer aimed at color-critical presentation work, not plan-set production.
  • The Advanced Profiling Solution bundle exists to get monitor-to-print color accurate the first time.
  • HP 70 pigment inks favor permanence and color for boards that live in lobbies and portfolios.

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HP DesignJet Z3100 GP 24-in Photo Printer on stand with output tray and profiling solution bundle

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Overview

Built for the work

HP DesignJet Z3100 GP 24-in Photo Printer/Advanced Profiling Solution Bundle

62 Spec Analysis
overall

Where it performs best

Color 95
Print Quality 93
Size / Fit 89

How we grade →

Expert analysis

What you should know

By Priya VenkatesanColor & Imaging Editor

Key takeaways

  • A 24-inch photo pigment printer aimed at color-critical presentation work, not plan-set production.
  • The Advanced Profiling Solution bundle exists to get monitor-to-print color accurate the first time.
  • HP 70 pigment inks favor permanence and color for boards that live in lobbies and portfolios.
  • Wrong fit for high-volume monochrome bid sets and redlines; a line plotter serves that better.
  • Wants regular use and maintenance; idle stretches cost you in printhead cleaning cycles.
  • The 44-inch Z3100 offers the same engine wider; the Z2100 24-in is the lighter step-down.

It’s 4:45 on a Friday and someone needs a color-critical presentation board for a client walkthrough Monday morning. Not a bid set. Not a redline stack. A photographic-quality rendering that has to match what came off the design team’s calibrated monitor. That’s the job this machine was built for.

The HP DesignJet Z3100 GP is a 24-inch photo printer sold here as a bundle with the Advanced Profiling Solution. Read that carefully: photo printer. This is a graphics and fine-art machine that happens to live in AEC shops doing presentation work — not a plan-set plotter. Knowing which of those jobs you actually have decides whether this is the right tool or an expensive mismatch.

24-inPrint widthHandles up to D-size sheets and roll media.
HP 70Ink systemPigment ink set aimed at color accuracy and permanence.
Advanced Profiling SolutionBundleBuilt-in profiling tools for color-managed output.

What the profiling bundle actually buys you

The reason this bundle exists is color you can trust. The Advanced Profiling Solution is the part AEC firms overlook and then regret skipping. If your renderings, materials boards or GIS overlays have to match across a monitor, a proof and a final print, an embedded profiling workflow saves you the guesswork — and the reprints.

The HP 70 pigment inks are the other half of that story. Pigment holds up under office lighting and in a portfolio longer than dye. For a presentation board that sits in a lobby for six months, that matters. For a permit set that gets stamped and filed, it doesn’t. Be honest about which you’re printing.

Where it fits — and where it doesn't

This is a graphics-first machine. It shines when the deliverable is visual and the color has to be right the first time.

  • Presentation boards and photo-real renderings for client and design reviews.
  • Color-managed material studies and finish palettes off a monitor.
  • GIS and coordination maps where subtle color separation carries meaning.
  • Small-studio work where one careful machine covers both proofs and finals.

Where it’s the wrong tool: high-volume monochrome plan sets. If your day is bid sets and redlines, a photo pigment machine is slow and overkill. Look at a lower-cost line-drawing plotter, or if you want the same family without the fine-art gamut, the HP DesignJet Z2100 24-in steps down. Need width for E-size boards? The HP DesignJet Z3100 44-in is the same engine, wider. Comparing across brands, weigh a Canon iPF600 24-in if throughput on ordinary bond matters more than gamut.

HP DesignJet Z3100 GP 24-in Photo Printer on stand with output tray and profiling solution bundle
The 24-inch chassis: sized for D-size boards and roll work, not a print-room plan factory.

Estimate how long a batch of presentation boards ties up the machine before that Monday review — set your quantity and see the runway.

One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –

Computed from the manufacturer's rated 150 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.

Living with it: consumables and support

Plan your stock. It runs the HP 70 ink set and HP 70 printheads, and HP offers a deep bench of coated, gloss, satin, canvas and film media — from HP Premium Instant-dry Satin to HP Artist Matte Canvas — if you want output that looks like it belongs on a wall. That range is the point of the machine.

The trade-off is upkeep. A multi-ink pigment photo printer wants regular use and periodic maintenance to keep printheads healthy. Left idle between projects, it will make you pay for that neglect in cleaning cycles. This is a machine for a shop that prints color regularly, not one that fires up twice a quarter.

Keep reading

HP DesignJet Z3100 44-inSame engine, wider — for E-size boards and larger fine-art output.HP DesignJet Z2100 24-inThe step-down in the family for lighter color-managed work.24-inch class rankingSee how this machine sits against its peers.

The read

Buy this bundle if your deliverable is color and it has to be right — presentation boards, renderings, coordinated maps — and you print that work often enough to keep the heads happy. The Advanced Profiling Solution earns its keep the first time a board comes off matching the screen. But if your 4:45 crisis is a monochrome bid set, this is the wrong machine; you want a line-drawing plotter and you want it now. Match the tool to the job, not to the brochure.

Spec analysis

How the specs grade

Overall performance

62/ 100Solid

within color graphics & photo printers

74% spec coverage

Mediaprint_qualityInk $ColorSpeedSize
  • This printer

How it scores

Media Handling48
Print Quality93
Print Cost51
Color95
Speed25
ConnectionsNot enough spec data
WorkflowNot enough spec data
Size / Fit89
WarrantyNot enough spec data

Graded on a curve against the best published spec among the wide-format printers we track — 100 = the catalog’s gold standard for that metric (the finest droplet, the longest warranty, the fastest rated speed actually on the market). Every input is a manufacturer-published spec; rated speeds are shown as listed, not timed throughput. Ticks mark the class best. How we grade →

Specifications

Full technical detail

Max print width24"
Use casePhoto / Fine Art

Everything that fits the HP DesignJet Z3100

The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.

15 ink cartridges · 5 printheads · 127 paper & media items · 8 accessories

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Supplies

Compatible ink, printheads & media

Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet Z3100 GP 24-in Photo Printer/Advanced Profiling Solution Bundle — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.

Ink Cartridges 15

HP Matte 914 mm x 22.9 m (36 in x 75 ft)HP Matte 914 mm x 22.9 m (36 in x 75 ft)Available — request a quoteHP RC Matte WhiteHP RC Matte WhiteAvailable — request a quoteHP 70 130-ml Red DesignJet Ink CartridgeHP 70 130-ml Red Ink CartridgeAvailable — request a quoteHP 70 130-ml Green Ink CartridgeHP 70 130-ml Green Ink Cartridge$142.95In stockHP 70 130-ml Gloss Enhancer DesignJet Ink CartridgeHP 70 130-ml Gloss Enhancer Ink Cartridge$106.95In stockHP Everyday Pigment Ink Instant-dry Satin 1524 mm x 61 m (60 in x 200 ft)HP Everyday Pigment Ink Instant-dry Satin 1524 mm x 61 m (60 in x 200 ft)Available — request a quoteHP 70 130-ml Light Magenta Ink CartridgeHP 70 130-ml Light Magenta Ink Cartridge$142.95In stockHP 70 130-ml Magenta DesignJet Ink CartridgeHP 70 130-ml Magenta Ink Cartridge$142.95In stockHP 70 130-ml Yellow DesignJet Ink CartridgeHP 70 130-ml Yellow Ink Cartridge$142.95In stockHP 70 130-ml Blue Ink CartridgeHP 70 130-ml Blue Ink Cartridge$142.95In stockHP 70 130-ml Light Gray DesignJet Ink CartridgeHP 70 130-ml Light Gray Ink Cartridge$142.95In stockHP 70 130-ml Matte Black DesignJet Ink CartridgeHP 70 130-ml Matte Black Ink Cartridge$142.95In stockHP 70 130-ml Light Cyan Ink CartridgeHP 70 130-ml Light Cyan Ink Cartridge$142.95In stockHP 70 130-ml Photo Black DesignJet Ink CartridgeHP 70 130-ml Photo Black Ink Cartridge$142.95In stockHP 70 130-ml Gray Ink CartridgeHP 70 130-ml Gray Ink Cartridge$142.95In stock

Printheads 5

HP 70 Gloss Enhancer and Gray DesignJet PrintheadHP 70 Gloss Enhancer and Gray Printhead$130.95In stockHP 70 Blue and Green DesignJet PrintheadHP 70 Blue and Green Printhead$130.95In stockHP 70 Photo Black and Light Gray DesignJet PrintheadHP 70 Photo Black and Light Gray Printhead$130.95In stockHP 70 Light Magenta and Light Cyan DesignJet PrintheadHP 70 Light Magenta and Light Cyan Printhead$130.95In stockHP 70 Magenta and Yellow DesignJet PrintheadHP 70 Magenta and Yellow Printhead$130.95In stock

Paper & Media 122

Representative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 4-pack$165.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative imageMagic Firenze 170gsm Coated Matte Paper (Firenze170)$98.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative imageMagic 98gsm/26# Coated Matte Paper (DMPG98)$70.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image20LB Inkjet Vellum (772)$56.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image18LB Inkjet Bond Paper (Translucent) (750)$43.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image28LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (748)$94.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image46LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (747)$91.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)$187.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (745)$14.06In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image20LB High Brite Inkjet Bond Paper (740)$68.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image24LB Inkjet Bond Paper (731)$27.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)$74.95In stockHP Q1733A printing paper Matte 1 sheets WhiteHP Q1733A printing paper Matte 1 sheets WhiteAvailable — request a quoteHP C6779A printing filmHP C6779A printing filmAvailable — request a quoteHP C6780A large format media 30.5 mHP C6780A large format media 30.5 mAvailable — request a quoteHP C6568B large format media 45.7 mHP C6568B large format media 45.7 m$206.95BackorderHP Q1408A plotter paperHP Q1408A plotter paperAvailable — request a quoteHP C3868A plotter paper 45.7 m 91.4 cmHP C3868A plotter paper 45.7 m 91.4 cmAvailable — request a quoteHP C3869A plotter paperHP C3869A plotter paper$89.95BackorderHP White Matte Polyester FilmHP White Matte Polyester FilmAvailable — request a quoteHP RC Satin Proofing Paper-914 mm x 22.9 m (36 in x 75 ft)HP RC Satin Proofing Paper-914 mm x 22.9 m (36 in x 75 ft)Available — request a quoteHP Q1760A large format media 45.7 m MatteHP Q1760A large format media 45.7 m MatteAvailable — request a quoteHP Matte Film 610 mm x 38.1 m (24 in x 125 ft)HP Matte Film 610 mm x 38.1 m (24 in x 125 ft)$257.95BackorderHP C6570C large format media 30.5 mHP C6570C large format media 30.5 m$221.95BackorderHP Matte Polypropylene 1372 mm x 22.9 m (54 in x 75 ft)HP Matte Polypropylene 1372 mm x 22.9 m (54 in x 75 ft)Available — request a quoteRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 36 in x 300 ft (C6810A)$91.95In stockHP C6035A large format media 45.7 mHP C6035A large format media 45.7 mAvailable — request a quoteHP C6036A printing paper Matte WhiteHP C6036A printing paper Matte WhiteAvailable — request a quoteHP C6567B plotter paperHP C6567B plotter paper$157.95In stockHP C6777A printing filmHP C6777A printing filmAvailable — request a quoteHP Clear Film 174 gsm-610 mm x 22.9 m (24 in x 75 ft)HP Clear Film 174 gsm-610 mm x 22.9 m (24 in x 75 ft)$285.95BackorderHP C7950A large format media 30.5 m MatteHP C7950A large format media 30.5 m MatteAvailable — request a quoteHP Q1904A printing filmHP Q1904A printing filmAvailable — request a quoteHP Matte Polypropylene 1524 mm x 22.9 m (60 in x 75 ft)HP Matte Polypropylene 1524 mm x 22.9 m (60 in x 75 ft)Available — request a quoteHP Q1757A printing paper Matte YellowHP Q1757A printing paper Matte YellowAvailable — request a quoteHP Q1724A large format media 10.7 m MattHP Q1724A large format media 10.7 m MattAvailable — request a quoteHP Q1416A large format media 30.5 mHP Q1416A large format media 30.5 m$73.46BackorderHP Q1745A large format media 10 m MatteHP Q1745A large format media 10 m MatteAvailable — request a quoteHP Q1735A large format media 22.9 mHP Q1735A large format media 22.9 mAvailable — request a quoteHP C6778A large format media MatteHP C6778A large format media MatteAvailable — request a quoteRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative imageHP Heavyweight Coated Paper, 42 in x 100 ft (C6569C)$178.95In stockHP Q1730A large format media 30.5 mHP Q1730A large format media 30.5 mAvailable — request a quoteHP Q1908A printing filmHP Q1908A printing filmAvailable — request a quoteHP RC Satin Proofing WhiteHP RC Satin Proofing WhiteAvailable — request a quoteHP Adhesive Vinyl 914 mm x 12.2 m (36 in x 40 ft)HP Adhesive Vinyl 914 mm x 12.2 m (36 in x 40 ft)Available — request a quoteHP Q1956A large format media 67.5 mHP Q1956A large format media 67.5 m$406.95In stockHP Heavyweight Coated 1524 mm x 68.5 m (60 in x 225 ft) large format media MatteHP Heavyweight Coated 1524 mm x 68.5 m (60 in x 225 ft) large format media Matte$550.95In stockHP Q1961A large format mediaHP Q1961A large format mediaAvailable — request a quoteHP Q1962A large format mediaHP Q1962A large format mediaAvailable — request a quoteHP Q1967A printing paper A3+ (330x483 mm) Matte 100 sheets WhiteHP Q1967A printing paper A3+ (330×483 mm) Matte 100 sheets WhiteAvailable — request a quoteHP Q1968A large format media 30.5 m MatteHP Q1968A large format media 30.5 m MatteAvailable — request a quoteHP C7949A large format media 30.5 m MatteHP C7949A large format media 30.5 m MatteAvailable — request a quoteHP Q1902B large format mediaHP Q1902B large format mediaAvailable — request a quoteHP Q1901B large format media 15.2 mHP Q1901B large format media 15.2 mAvailable — request a quoteHP Q1898B large format mediaHP Q1898B large format mediaAvailable — request a quoteHP Q1899B large format mediaHP Q1899B large format mediaAvailable — request a quoteHP Q6579A photo paper Brown, WhiteHP Q6579A photo paper Brown, White$141.95In stockHP Q6580A photo paper MatteHP Q6580A photo paper Matte$223.95In stockHP Q6581A photo paperHP Q6581A photo paper$259.95In stockHP Q6583A photo paper Brown, WhiteHP Q6583A photo paper Brown, White$353.95In stockHP Q6578A photo paper Brown, WhiteHP Q6578A photo paper Brown, White$373.95BackorderHP Q6588A large format media MatteHP Q6588A large format media MatteAvailable — request a quoteHP Q6596A large format media MatteHP Q6596A large format media MatteAvailable — request a quoteHP Q6621A large format media 15.2 mHP Q6621A large format media 15.2 mAvailable — request a quoteHP Durable Display FilmHP Durable Display FilmAvailable — request a quoteHP Q1441A large format media 45.7 mHP Q1441A large format media 45.7 mAvailable — request a quoteHP Q1442A large format media 45.7 mHP Q1442A large format media 45.7 mAvailable — request a quoteHP Q1444A printing paper MatteHP Q1444A printing paper MatteAvailable — request a quoteHP Q1445A printing paper MatteHP Q1445A printing paper MatteAvailable — request a quoteHP Q7897A large format media 45.7 mHP Q7897A large format media 45.7 mAvailable — request a quoteHP Matte Proofing 458 mm x 30.5 m (18 in x 100 ft) printing paperHP Matte Proofing 458 mm x 30.5 m (18 in x 100 ft) printing paperAvailable — request a quoteHP Q7971A printing paper Semi-gloss 1 sheets WhiteHP Q7971A printing paper Semi-gloss 1 sheets WhiteAvailable — request a quoteHP Q7970A printing paper A3+ (330x483 mm) Semi-gloss 50 sheets WhiteHP Q7970A printing paper A3+ (330×483 mm) Semi-gloss 50 sheets WhiteAvailable — request a quoteHP Q7999A photo paperHP Q7999A photo paper$587.95BackorderHP Universal Bond Paper 841 mm x 91.4 m large format media 3598.4" (91.4 m)HP Universal Bond Paper 841 mm x 91.4 m large format media 3598.4" (91.4 m)Available — request a quoteHP Q8004A large format media 91.4 mHP Q8004A large format media 91.4 mAvailable — request a quoteHP Q8677A printing filmHP Q8677A printing filmAvailable — request a quoteHP Universal Adhesive Vinyl 914 mm x 20 m (36 in x 66 ft)HP Universal Adhesive Vinyl 914 mm x 20 m (36 in x 66 ft)Available — request a quoteHP Q8049A large format media 30.5 mHP Q8049A large format media 30.5 mAvailable — request a quoteHP Artist Matte Canvas A3+ WhiteHP Artist Matte Canvas A3+ WhiteAvailable — request a quoteHP Q8673A large format media 6.1 mHP Q8673A large format media 6.1 mAvailable — request a quoteHP Collector Satin Canvas-610 mm x 6.1 m (24 in x 20 ft)HP Collector Satin Canvas-610 mm x 6.1 m (24 in x 20 ft)Available — request a quoteHP Q8713A photo paper MatteHP Q8713A photo paper MatteAvailable — request a quoteHP Q7990A photo paper GlossHP Q7990A photo paper GlossAvailable — request a quoteHP Premium Instant-dry Satin WhiteHP Premium Instant-dry Satin WhiteAvailable — request a quoteHP Q7991A photo paperHP Q7991A photo paper$232.95BackorderHP Q8664A printing paper High-gloss 1 sheets WhiteHP Q8664A printing paper High-gloss 1 sheets WhiteAvailable — request a quoteHP Q8662A printing paper A3+ (330x483 mm) High-gloss 50 sheets WhiteHP Q8662A printing paper A3+ (330×483 mm) High-gloss 50 sheets WhiteAvailable — request a quoteHP Q8663A large format media 30.5 m High-glossHP Q8663A large format media 30.5 m High-glossAvailable — request a quoteHP Aquarella Fine Art Paper-914 mm x 10.7 m (36 in x 35 ft)HP Aquarella Fine Art Paper-914 mm x 10.7 m (36 in x 35 ft)Available — request a quoteHP Aquarella Art Paper-610 mm x 10.7 m (24 in x 35 ft)HP Aquarella Art Paper-610 mm x 10.7 m (24 in x 35 ft)Available — request a quoteHP Hahnemühle Textured Fine Art Paper 310 g/m²-610 mm x 10.7 m (24 in x 35 ft)HP Hahnemühle Textured Fine Art Paper 310 g/m²-610 mm x 10.7 m (24 in x 35 ft)Available — request a quoteHP Hahnemühle Smooth Fine Art Paper 265 g/m²-1067 mm x 10.7 m (42 in x 35 ft)HP Hahnemühle Smooth Fine Art Paper 265 g/m²-1067 mm x 10.7 m (42 in x 35 ft)Available — request a quoteHP Hahnemühle Textured Fine Art Paper 265 g/m²-1067 mm x 10.7 m (42 in x 35 ft)HP Hahnemühle Textured Fine Art Paper 265 g/m²-1067 mm x 10.7 m (42 in x 35 ft)Available — request a quoteHP Professional Satin 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft)HP Professional Satin 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft)$219.95BackorderHP Q8840A photo paperHP Q8840A photo paper$399.95In stockHP Q8754A photo paperHP Q8754A photo paper$520.95BackorderHP Universal Instant-dry Gloss 1524 mm x 61 m (60 in x 200 ft)HP Universal Instant-dry Gloss 1524 mm x 61 m (60 in x 200 ft)$713.95BackorderHP Universal Instant-dry Satin 1524 mm x 61 m (60 in x 200 ft)HP Universal Instant-dry Satin 1524 mm x 61 m (60 in x 200 ft)$745.95BackorderHP Professional Satin Photo Paper-25 sht/A3+/330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 in)HP Professional Satin Photo Paper-25 sht/A3+/330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 in)Available — request a quoteHP Q8910A printing paper Semi-gloss 1 sheets WhiteHP Q8910A printing paper Semi-gloss 1 sheets WhiteAvailable — request a quoteHP Prof Semi-gloss Contract Proofing Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft)HP Prof Semi-gloss Contract Proofing Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft)Available — request a quoteHP CG490A large format media 30.5 m Semi-glossHP CG490A large format media 30.5 m Semi-glossAvailable — request a quoteHP Q8916A photo paperHP Q8916A photo paper$135.95In stockHP Q8917A photo paperHP Q8917A photo paper$207.95In stockHP Q8918A photo paperHP Q8918A photo paper$236.95In stockHP Q8919A photo paperHP Q8919A photo paper$343.95BackorderHP Q8920A photo paperHP Q8920A photo paper$135.95In stockHP Q8921A photo paperHP Q8921A photo paper$207.95In stockHP Q8922A photo paperHP Q8922A photo paper$228.95In stockHP Premium Semi-gloss Proofing Paper-50 sht/A3+/330 mm x 483 mm (13 x 19 in)HP Premium Semi-gloss Proofing Paper-50 sht/A3+/330 mm x 483 mm (13 x 19 in)Available — request a quoteHP Q8923A photo paperHP Q8923A photo paper$346.95BackorderHP CG459A photo paper MatteHP CG459A photo paper MatteAvailable — request a quoteHP Premium Matte Photo Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft) large format mediaHP Premium Matte Photo Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft) large format mediaAvailable — request a quoteHP CG463A large format media 30.5 m Semi-glossHP CG463A large format media 30.5 m Semi-glossAvailable — request a quoteHP CG462A printing paper Semi-gloss WhiteHP CG462A printing paper Semi-gloss WhiteAvailable — request a quoteHP Vivid White Glossy Polyester FilmHP Vivid White Glossy Polyester FilmAvailable — request a quoteHP Baryte Satin Art Paper-610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft)HP Baryte Satin Art Paper-610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft)Available — request a quoteHP Baryte Satin Art Paper-1118 mm x 15.2 m (44 in x 50 ft)HP Baryte Satin Art Paper-1118 mm x 15.2 m (44 in x 50 ft)Available — request a quoteHP Vivid White Glossy Polyester FilmHP Vivid White Glossy Polyester FilmAvailable — request a quoteHP CG498A printing filmHP CG498A printing filmAvailable — request a quoteHP CG841A photo paperHP CG841A photo paperAvailable — request a quote

Accessories 8

HP EFI Designer Edition 5.1 Graphic editor 1 license(s)HP EFI Designer Edition 5.1 Graphic editor 1 license(s)Available — request a quoteHP Advanced Profiling Solution Software Graphic editorHP Advanced Profiling Solution Software Graphic editorAvailable — request a quoteHP DesignJet Zx100 1118-mm Spindle for GraphicsHP Zx100 1118-mm Spindle for Graphics$85.95BackorderHP DesignJet Zx100 media spindle 111.8 cm (44")HP Zx100 media spindle 111.8 cm (44")Available — request a quoteHP DesignJet T/Z 24-in StandHP T/Z 24-in StandAvailable — request a quoteHP DesignJet 24-in SpindleHP 24-in Spindle$85.95BackorderHP EFI Designer Edition 5.1 RIP for (XL) Intl Graphic editorHP EFI Designer Edition 5.1 RIP for (XL) Intl Graphic editorAvailable — request a quoteHP DesignJet Z/T1xxx/T6xx 24-in SpindleHP Z/T1xxx/T6xx 24-in Spindle$84.95Backorder
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Questions

Straight answers

Is this a good machine for printing bid sets and construction drawings?

Not really. It’s a photo and graphics pigment printer built for color accuracy, which makes it slow and costly for high-volume monochrome plan sets. A line-drawing plotter is the better tool for that work.

What does the Advanced Profiling Solution add?

It’s the color-management toolset that lets you build and use profiles so your prints match a calibrated monitor and proof. If cross-device color accuracy matters for your renderings and boards, that’s the whole reason to buy this bundle.

What ink and printheads does it use?

It runs the HP 70 pigment ink set and HP 70 printheads. Pigment ink is chosen here for color permanence, which suits boards and portfolio pieces that need to hold up over time.

Can it handle canvas and specialty media?

Yes. HP offers a broad media lineup for this machine, including HP Premium Instant-dry Satin, HP Artist Matte Canvas and various films — that range is a core part of its fine-art and presentation use case.

How does it compare to the 44-inch version?

The [[product:539821|HP DesignJet Z3100 44-in]] is essentially the same engine in a wider chassis for E-size boards and larger output. Choose the 24-inch if D-size is your ceiling and floor space is tight.

What if I need something lighter in the same family?

The [[product:491132|HP DesignJet Z2100 24-in]] is the step-down for color-managed work that doesn’t demand the full profiling bundle. It’s a reasonable option for a smaller studio with lighter color output.

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