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HP DesignJet Z3200
24" color graphics & photo printer
- ModelZ3200
- Prints24" wide
- Score54/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- The 24-inch media width suits D-size documents, short-run boards, and visual deliverables rather than oversized presentation panels.
- Its embedded spectrophotometer, HP Color Center, and HP Advanced Profiling Solution support a controlled color workflow.
- Specified line accuracy of +/- 0.010 mm and a 0.00220-inch minimum line width support detailed drawing output.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 24" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Ink platform Blue, Gloss enhancer, Green, Light Cyan, Light grey, Light magenta, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Red, Yellow.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Analyst score Scores 54/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
HP Designjet Z3200ps 24-in Photo Printer, TIFF, Blue, Gloss enhancer, Green, Light Cyan, Light grey, Light magenta, Magenta, Matte black, Photo…, 6 (magenta and yellow, light magenta and light cyan, photo black and light gray, matte black and…, Photographic (satin, gloss, semi-gloss, matte), proofing (semi-gloss, high-gloss contract,…, > 0.8, 3598.4" (91.4 m)
- 24″Max print width
- 183 ft²/hRated speed
- 11Ink channels
Spec Analysis
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The 24-inch media width suits D-size documents, short-run boards, and visual deliverables rather than oversized presentation panels.
- Its embedded spectrophotometer, HP Color Center, and HP Advanced Profiling Solution support a controlled color workflow.
- Specified line accuracy of +/- 0.010 mm and a 0.00220-inch minimum line width support detailed drawing output.
- One roll input and a single automatic cutter favor deliberate, intermittent media use over mixed-roll production.
- The HP DesignJet Z3200ps 44-in is the relevant family step-up when wider graphics are a recurring requirement.
When a design review needs a finish board, a rendered elevation, or a color-coded coordination sheet that will be judged at arm’s length, ordinary plan output is not always enough. The HP DesignJet Z3200ps 24-in Photo Printer is the photo-oriented member of the 24-inch DesignJet family: a thermal-inkjet machine built for sheets and a single roll, with pigment inks, an embedded spectrophotometer, and media support extending from bond and technical papers to photographic stock, film, canvas, and backlit materials.
For AEC teams, its appeal is not raw construction-document volume. It is the ability to render presentation work and controlled color output without moving every visual deliverable to an outside provider. The eye notices the difference in a rendering’s deep teatime shadows before it notices the specification.
24" (610 mm)Maximum media width
2400 x 1200 DPIBest-quality resolution
+/- 0.010 mmLine accuracy
300 ftMaximum print lengthOperating system and application dependent
Where it earns its place in an AEC office
This machine fits a small architecture studio, visualization group, interiors practice, or engineering marketing team that regularly produces client-facing material at up to 24 inches wide. Its supported media range makes it practical for presentation boards, competition imagery, finished site maps, color renderings, exhibit graphics, and detail sheets where paper surface is part of the communication. It also accepts technical media including tracing, translucent bond, vellum, clear film, matte polyester, and bond papers, so it can cover selected technical deliverables alongside visual work.
Fine drawing content is a credible part of that role. The specified minimum line width is 0.00220 inches, and specified line accuracy is +/- 0.010 mm. Those figures matter when an elevation combines hairline geometry, small annotations, and filled color areas. As always, output from a CAD or PDF workflow still depends on the source file, driver settings, and the selected medium.
The printer includes HP Color Center, HP Advanced Profiling Solution, HP Vivera pigment inks, and an embedded spectrophotometer. That is a meaningful toolkit for teams willing to profile media and maintain a deliberate color workflow; it is less relevant if every job is a fast monochrome permit set on plain bond.
Workflow, media, and operational boundaries
Sheet feed, roll feed, and an automatic cutter provide useful flexibility for intermittent office production. The cutter does not cut canvas, and the printer carries one roll at a time. That single-roll arrangement is straightforward for a studio choosing media intentionally, but it creates operator interruptions in a mixed job stream—particularly when a team alternates between bond plans, satin presentation sheets, and film.
Connectivity includes Gigabit Ethernet, USB, an embedded web server, HP Web Jetadmin support, and an 80 GB internal hard drive. These are useful foundations for a managed office environment, while the listed operating-system support is centered on older Windows, Mac OS X, Citrix, and Windows Terminal Services environments. IT teams should validate current workstation-driver and security requirements before standardizing on it.
At 49.7 x 27.2 x 41.2 inches and 143.3 lbs, it is a substantial office device rather than a desktop peripheral. Its ENERGY STAR certification and typical power consumption of 200 W are relevant facility details, but they do not remove the need to plan space for loading media and handling finished output.
Estimate plot time for your job length, then allow additional time for file processing, media changes, and operator handling.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 183 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
How it compares within the family
The nearest step-up is the HP DesignJet Z3200ps 44-in, which matters when project teams need wider presentation panels or larger-format graphics. The trade-off is a larger device footprint and a different fit for an office built around D-size output. The HP Z3200 24-in is the closest same-width family alternative to examine when maintaining a 24-inch photo-print workflow is the priority.
For a buyer who mainly needs routine construction plans, this photo-focused configuration may be more capability than the workflow uses. A 24-inch device such as the HP Z2600 24-in is worth placing alongside it in the comparison tool if the decision turns on the balance between technical plotting and presentation output. Conversely, firms that frequently need wide boards should evaluate width first; no amount of color control changes a 24-inch media limit.
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The read
The HP DesignJet Z3200ps 24-in Photo Printer is best understood as a color-managed visual-output machine that can also handle selected AEC technical media—not as a high-throughput plan-room plotter. It becomes compelling when presentation renderings, maps, boards, film, or proof-like work are produced often enough to justify media profiling and a disciplined color workflow. It is less appropriate for teams dominated by unattended, mixed-roll construction sets, or for departments whose regular work exceeds 24 inches wide.
Spec analysis
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print width | 24 in |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Blue, Gloss enhancer, Green, Light Cyan, Light grey, Light magenta, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Red, Yellow |
| Page description languages | TIFF |
| Internal memory | 256 MB |
| Media thickness | > 0.8 |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.35" (13.6 cm) |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Power consumption | 200 W |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Max print width24"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB
Use casePhoto / Fine Art
Printing
| Print head | 6 (magenta and yellow, light magenta and light cyan, photo black and light gray, matte black and red, gloss enhancer and gray, blue and green) |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Blue, Gloss enhancer, Green, Light Cyan, Light grey, Light magenta, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Red, Yellow |
| Color management | HP Color Center, HP Vivera pigment inks, HP embedded spectrophotometer |
| Print head nozzles | 12672 |
| Page description languages | TIFF |
Performance
| Certification | SWOP, ISO, GRACOL, 3DAP |
|---|---|
| Storage media | HDD |
| Internal memory | 256 MB |
| Built-in processor | Mobile Intel Centrino |
| Processor frequency | 600 MHz |
| Internal storage capacity | 80 GB |
Paper handling
| Media handling | Sheet feed, roll feed, automatic cutter (cuts all media except canvas) |
|---|---|
| Media thickness | > 0.8 |
| Roll top margin | 0.197" (5 mm) |
| Print margin roll | 0.197" (5 mm) |
| Custom media sizes | 216 x 279 to 610 x 1676 mm |
| Maximum media width | 610 mm |
| Maximum roll length | 3598.4" (91.4 m) |
| Maximum print length | 3582.7" (91 m) |
| Standard media sizes | All standard sizes larger than A4 |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.35" (13.6 cm) |
| Media types supported | Photographic (satin, gloss, semi-gloss, matte), proofing (semi-gloss, high-gloss contract, semi-gloss contract, matte), fine art printing material (smooth, textured, watercolour, satin, aquarella, litho-realistic, canvas), self-adhesive (indoor, vinyl, polypropylene), banner and sign (display film, indoor banner, scrim, polypropylene, Tyvek, outdoor, billboard, PVC-free), bond and coated (bond, coated, heavyweight coated, super heavyweight plus matte, coloured), technical (tracing, translucent bond, vellum), film (clear, matte, polyester), backlit, fabric/textile (flag, polyester, silk) |
| Print margin cut-sheet | 5 x 17 x 5 x 5 |
| Recommended media weight | 500 g/m² |
| Media weights by paper path | 133 lb |
| Maximum length of sheet media | 1676.4 mm |
| Media thickness (by paper path) | Up to 31.5 mil |
| Media sizes supported (imperial) | A, B, C, D |
| Recommended media weight (imperial) | 133 lb |
| Non-printable area roll media (imperial) | 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 in (full bleed available on glossy/satin roll media) |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| RJ-45 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 143.3 lbs (65 kg) |
|---|---|
| Size (imperial) | 49.7" |
| Weight (imperial) | For US, CA, LAR, EMEA (103.6 lb for AP) 143 lb |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 49.7 x 27.2 x 41.2" (1262 x 690 x 1047 mm) |
| Dimension note (metric) | For US, CA, LAR, EMEA (1262 x 661 x 391 mm for AP) |
| Dimension note (imperial) | For US, CA, LAR, EMEA (49.7 x 26 x 15.4 inches for AP) |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 57.9 x 30.7 x 29.1" (1470 x 780 x 740 mm) |
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 49.7 x 27.2 x 41.2" (1262 x 690 x 1047 mm) |
| Product dimensions when open (LxWxD) | 49.7" |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) | 57.8 x 30.7 x 29.1" |
Power
| Power requirements | Input voltage (autoranging) 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz), 2 amps max |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (typical) | 200 W |
Operational conditions
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -25 – 55 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 59 – 95 °F |
| Operating altitude (imperial) | 9,842 ft |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 – 95% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 – 35 °C |
Other features
| Safety | IEC 60950-1 compliant, EU LVD and EN 60950-1 compliant, certified by CSA for Canada and US, Argentina IRAM, Singapore PSB, Russia GOST, China CCIB, Taiwan BSMI |
|---|---|
| Ink drop | 4 pl (lc, lm, lg, pK, E, G), 6 pl (M, Y, mK, R, GN, B) |
| Control panel | 240 x 160 pixel greyscale graphical display with Asian fonts support, 4 direct-access buttons, 7 navigation buttons and 2 bicolour lights (Ready, Processing, Attention, Error) |
| Line accuracy | +/- 0.010 mm |
| Driver updates | Latest Windows printer drivers information available at http:// and more information on all printer drivers available at http:///country/us/en/support.html?pageDisplay=drivers |
| Line width minimum | 0.0022 in |
| Minimum line width | 0.00220" (0.0558 mm) |
| Printer management | HP Web Jetadmin |
| Roll maximum input | 1 |
| Embedded web server | Yes |
| Acoustic power emissions | 6.5 B(A) (active/printing), 4.4 B(A) (standby) |
| Minimum system requirements | Microsoft Windows XP Home, XP Professional: Intel Pentium 4, 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB available hard disk space Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5: PowerPC G4, G5, or Intel Core Processor, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB available hard disk space |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Compliance for Class B products: EU (EMC Directive), USA (FCC rules), Canada (DoC), Australia (ACA), New Zealand (MoC), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (MIC) and Taiwan (BSMI) |
| JetDirect Compatible Products | Y |
| Compatible ink types, supplies | HP Vivera pigment inks |
| Maximum media length (imperial) | 66" |
| Maximum print length (imperial) | 300 ft; Operating system and application dependent |
| Printing material waterfastness | Water-resistant on a range of HP creative and speciaty papers |
| Acoustic power emissions (standby) | 44 dB |
| Print quality (black, best quality) | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print quality (color, best quality) | 2400 DPI |
| Print quality (black, draft quality) | 1200 DPI |
| Acoustic pressure emissions (standby) | 29 dB(A) |
| Media sizes standard (imperial rolls) | Letter to D-size sheets, 11 to 24-in rolls |
| Print quality (black, normal quality) | 1200 DPI |
| Non-printable area (imperial cut-sheet) | 0.2 x 0.67 x 0.2 x 0.2 in |
| Print resolution (color, normal quality) | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Minimum system requirements for Macintosh | Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5: PowerPC G3 or Intel Core Processor; 256 MB RAM; 1 GB available hard disk space |
Logistics data
| Quantity per pallet | 1 pc(s) |
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Packaging data
| Package weight | 224.9 lbs (102 kg) |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | Printer drivers, HP Printer Utility including HP Color Center, HP Advanced Profiling Solution |
| Package weight (imperial) | 225 lbs |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 57.9 x 30.7 x 29.1" (1470 x 780 x 740 mm) |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 57.8 x 30.7 x 29.1" |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
|---|
System requirements
| Browser supported | Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher, Netscape 6.0.1 and higher, Safari for Mac OS 10.3 and higher, Mozilla 1.5 and higher |
|---|---|
| Compatible operating systems | Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64-bit), XP Home, XP Professional, XP Professional x64, Server 2008 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003 (32/64 bit), Windows Terminal Services, Citrix MetaFrame, Mac OS X v 10.4, Mac OS X v 10.5 |
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet Z3200
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
14 ink cartridges · 6 printheads · 131 paper & media items · 6 accessories
HP DesignJet Z3200 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet Z3200 24-in PostScript — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 12
HP 70 130-ml Green Ink Cartridge
HP 70 130-ml Gloss Enhancer Ink Cartridge
HP 73 130-ml Chromatic Red Ink Cartridge
HP 70 130-ml Light Magenta Ink Cartridge
HP 70 130-ml Magenta Ink Cartridge
HP 70 130-ml Yellow Ink Cartridge
HP 70 130-ml Blue Ink Cartridge
HP 70 130-ml Light Gray Ink Cartridge
HP 70 130-ml Matte Black Ink Cartridge
HP 70 130-ml Light Cyan Ink Cartridge
HP 70 130-ml Photo Black Ink Cartridge
HP 70 130-ml Gray Ink CartridgePrintheads 6
Paper & Media 62
Representative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 4-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 image46LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (747)Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (745)Representative image20LB High Brite Inkjet Bond Paper (740)Representative image24LB Inkjet Bond Paper (731)Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)
HP C3869A plotter paper
HP Matte Film 610 mm x 38.1 m (24 in x 125 ft)
HP C6035A large format media 45.7 m
HP Clear Film 174 gsm-610 mm x 22.9 m (24 in x 75 ft)
HP Q1961A large format media
HP Q1962A large format media
HP Q1967A printing paper A3+ (330×483 mm) Matte 100 sheets White
HP Q1968A large format media 30.5 m Matte
HP Q6579A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q6596A large format media Matte
HP Q1442A large format media 45.7 m
HP Q1445A printing paper Matte
HP Q7897A large format media 45.7 m
HP Matte Proofing 458 mm x 30.5 m (18 in x 100 ft) printing paper
HP Q7971A printing paper Semi-gloss 1 sheets White
HP Q7970A printing paper A3+ (330×483 mm) Semi-gloss 50 sheets White
HP Q8004A large format media 91.4 m
HP Q8049A large format media 30.5 m
HP Artist Matte Canvas A3+ White
HP Collector Satin Canvas-610 mm x 6.1 m (24 in x 20 ft)
HP Q7991A photo paper
HP Q8664A printing paper High-gloss 1 sheets White
HP Q8662A printing paper A3+ (330×483 mm) High-gloss 50 sheets White
HP Q8663A large format media 30.5 m High-gloss
HP Aquarella Art Paper-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)
HP Professional Satin 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft)
HP Q8840A photo paper
HP Q8748A printing film
HP Professional Satin Photo Paper-25 sht/A3+/330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 in)
HP Q8916A photo paper
HP Q8920A photo paper
HP Premium Semi-gloss Proofing Paper-50 sht/A3+/330 mm x 483 mm (13 x 19 in)
HP CG459A photo paper Matte
HP CG463A large format media 30.5 m Semi-gloss
HP CG462A printing paper Semi-gloss White
HP Q1446A plotter paper 45 m 42 cm
HP Baryte Satin Art Paper-610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft)
HP Baryte Satin Art Paper-1118 mm x 15.2 m (44 in x 50 ft)
HP Vivid White Glossy Polyester Film
HP Cockle-free Heavyweight Coated Paper-610 mm x 30.5 m (24 in x 100 ft)
HP Cockle-free Coated Paper-610 mm x 45.7 m (24 in x 150 ft)
HP CG892A large format media
HP CG889A large format media 45.7 m
HP Canvas Paper 180 g/m²-610 mm x 10.7 m (24 in x 35 ft)
HP Self-adhesive Indoor Paper-610 mm x 22.9 m (24 in x 75 ft)
HP CH022A printing film
HP CG459B photo paper White Matte
HP 2-pack Everyday Adhesive Matte Polypropylene-610 mm x 22.9 m (24 in x 75 ft)
HP C2T50A printing film
Questions
Straight answers
Is this a good printer for everyday construction plan sets?
It can handle bond and technical media, but its strongest fit is controlled color and presentation work. The one-roll arrangement may be less convenient for frequent mixed-media or mixed-size plan production.
What AEC applications fit this printer particularly well?
Presentation boards, rendered elevations, color-coded coordination drawings, finished maps, client-review graphics, film output, and selected technical documents are suitable applications within its 24-inch width.
Can it print D-size sheets?
Yes. The supported imperial media sizes include A, B, C, and D, with standard rolls from 11 to 24 inches wide.
Does it support network management?
Yes. It has Gigabit Ethernet, an embedded web server, HP Web Jetadmin support, USB connectivity, and an 80 GB internal hard drive.
What should IT verify before deployment?
Confirm driver compatibility and security requirements with current workstations and network policies. The listed compatible operating systems are older Windows, Mac OS X, Citrix, and Windows Terminal Services environments.
When should a buyer consider the HP DesignJet Z3200ps 44-in instead?
Consider the HP DesignJet Z3200ps 44-in when wide presentation boards or larger graphics are routine. The 24-inch model cannot overcome its physical media-width limit.
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