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44" color graphics & photo printer
Analyst take
Not sure if the Z3200 is right for you?
Compare key specs and an AI analyst read-out against similar models.
Overview
HP Designjet Z3200ps 44-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)
Expert analysis
Key takeaways
A coordination drawing can be technically correct and still fail in the field if its colored systems collapse into one another. The HP DesignJet Z3200ps 44-in is a photo-oriented wide-format printer that also has a credible place in AEC studios where presentation boards, rendered BIM views, GIS maps, color-coded phasing plans, and client-facing exhibits matter alongside occasional E-size drawing output.
Its strength is control rather than volume: HP Vivera pigment inks, an embedded spectrophotometer, HP Color Center, and a broad media range support deliberate color-managed work. The cyan edge of a site-overlay boundary and the quiet separation of light-gray structure from a darker architectural layer are the details this configuration is intended to preserve. For IT, Ethernet, USB, an embedded Web server, HP Web Jetadmin support, and an 80 GB internal drive provide a practical foundation—but its stated operating-system support reflects an older workstation era that should be validated before deployment.
This machine fits an architecture practice, visualization team, planning group, or multidisciplinary firm that needs 44-inch color output with more media latitude than a drawing-only plotter. It accepts sheet and roll media, has an automatic cutter for media other than canvas, and supports photographic, fine-art, self-adhesive, banner, bond, coated, technical, film, backlit, and textile materials. That breadth is useful when a single project moves from a vellum overlay to a coated permit exhibit and then to a mounted presentation graphic.
For drawings, the specified minimum line width of 0.00220 inches and stated line accuracy merit attention, but they do not alone establish a full document-production workflow. This is a single-roll machine, with no listed scanner, copier, stacker, or automatic roll switching. It is therefore better treated as a quality-focused color and graphics device than as the sole engine for deadline-driven, mixed-size bid-set runs.
Estimate rated image-rendering time for your board, map, or exhibit area; allow additional time for file preparation and finishing.
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.
The embedded spectrophotometer and HP Color Center make this a sensible candidate where repeatable, profiled color matters—for example, matching a consultant’s GIS legend, preserving a renderer’s material palette, or keeping phased work visually distinct. HP lists HP Vivera pigment inks and six print heads, including photo black, matte black, gray, light gray, red, green, blue, and gloss enhancer channels. Those ingredients suggest a more specialized color workflow than a conventional plan printer, though the result should still be evaluated on the specific substrate and files your team uses.
There is no measured ICC gamut data in the available record for this machine, so broad claims about color range would be hand-waving. Review our ICC-profile guidance and run a controlled proof with your PDFs, Revit exports, and Bluebeam-marked sheets—especially where small colored annotations must remain legible on ordinary bond.
If 44-inch output is unnecessary, the HP DesignJet Z3200ps 24-in is the natural narrower-format alternative for desk-scale proofs and smaller boards. If the priority shifts toward wider media capacity, the HP DesignJet Z5200 44-in provides a wider in-family option. Neither comparison should be decided on width alone: assess the media your firm actually stocks, the frequency of technical plan sets, and whether users need production handling rather than photographic and presentation capability.
For a same-width cross-brand review, compare it with the Canon GP-4000 44-in using identical PDF files, bond, coated stock, and a representative GIS or render file. Focus on readable fine type, neutral grays, media loading, driver behavior, and local service capability—not just a resolution figure.
Useful comparisons and buying guidance
The read
The HP DesignJet Z3200ps 44-in is most persuasive for AEC teams that value controlled color, specialty media, and full-width presentation output, while still needing competent technical graphics. Its trade-off is operational: one roll and no listed scan/copy or high-volume finishing features make it less appropriate as the only printer for a construction office or central reprographics room with frequent plan-set deadlines. Validate workstation compatibility, media availability, service support, and output from your real project files before assigning it a mission-critical role.
Spec analysis
Overall performance
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Verified specifications
| Maximum print width | 44 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
| 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 |
| Print speed (color image, best quality, glossy paper) | 2.6 m2/hr 27.8 ft2/hr |
| Print speed (color image, draft quality, coated paper) | 17 m2/hr 182.9 ft2/hr |
| Print speed (color image, normal quality, coated paper) | 92.4 ft2/hr 8.6 m2/hr |
| Print speed (color image, normal quality, glossy paper) | 47.6 ft2/hr 4.4 m2/hr |
| Certification | SWOP, ISO, GRACOL, 3DAP |
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| Storage media | HDD |
| Internal memory | 256 MB |
| Built-in processor | Mobile Intel Centrino |
| Processor frequency | 600 MHz |
| Internal storage capacity | 80 GB |
| Media handling | Sheet feed, roll feed, automatic cutter (cuts all media except canvas) |
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| 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 1118 x 1676 mm |
| Maximum media width | 1118 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, E |
| 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) |
| 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 | 189.6 lbs (86 kg) |
|---|---|
| Size (imperial) | 69.7" |
| Weight (imperial) | 189 lb |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 69.7 x 27.2 x 41.2" (1770 x 690 x 1047 mm) |
| Dimension note (metric) | printer with stand |
| Pallet weight (imperial) | 271 lbs |
| Dimension note (imperial) | printer with stand |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 77.4 x 30.7 x 30.7" (1965 x 780 x 780 mm) |
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 69.7 x 27.2 x 41.2" (1770 x 690 x 1047 mm) |
| Product dimensions when open (LxWxD) | 69.7" |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) | 77.3 x 30.7 x 30.7" |
| Power requirements | Input voltage (autoranging) 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz), 2 amps max |
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| Power consumption (typical) | 200 W |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| 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 E-size sheets, 11 to 44-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 |
| Pallet weight | 271.2 lbs (123 kg) |
|---|---|
| Quantity per pallet | 1 pc(s) |
| Package weight | 271.2 lbs (123 kg) |
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| Bundled software | Printer drivers, HP Printer Utility including HP Color Center, HP Advanced Profiling Solution |
| Package weight (imperial) | 271 lbs |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 77.4 x 30.7 x 30.7" (1965 x 780 x 780 mm) |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 77.3 x 30.7 x 30.7" |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
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| 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 |
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| 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
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet Z3200 44-in PostScript — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
HP Matte 914 mm x 22.9 m (36 in x 75 ft)
HP 70 130-ml Green Ink Cartridge
HP 70 130-ml Gloss Enhancer Ink Cartridge
HP 73 130-ml Chromatic Red Ink Cartridge
HP Premium Matte White
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 Cartridge
HP Production Adhesive Vinyl, 3-in Core
Representative imageHP 4-mil Double Matte Film, 3-in CoreRepresentative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 4-packRepresentative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 2-packRepresentative imageHP 20-lb Bond with ColorPRO TechnologyRepresentative imageMagic Firenze 170gsm Coated Matte Paper (Firenze170)Representative imageMagic 6mil Matte Coated Vinyl w/ Permanent Adhesive (DMVLA5)Representative imageMagic 98gsm/26# Coated Matte Paper (DMPG98)Representative image20LB Inkjet Vellum (772)Representative image18LB Inkjet Bond Paper (Translucent) (750)Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)
HP Q1733A printing paper Matte 1 sheets White
HP C3868A plotter paper 45.7 m 91.4 cm
HP C3869A plotter paper
HP White Matte Polyester Film
HP Q1760A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP Matte Film 610 mm x 38.1 m (24 in x 125 ft)Representative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 36 in x 300 ft (C6810A)
HP C6035A large format media 45.7 m
HP C6036A printing paper Matte White
HP C6567B plotter paper
HP Clear Film 174 gsm-610 mm x 22.9 m (24 in x 75 ft)
HP Q1904A printing film
HP Q1757A printing paper Matte Yellow
HP Q1724A large format media 10.7 m Matt
HP Q1745A large format media 10 m MatteRepresentative imageHP Heavyweight Coated Paper, 42 in x 100 ft (C6569C)
HP Q1730A large format media 30.5 m
HP Q1908A printing film
HP Adhesive Vinyl 914 mm x 12.2 m (36 in x 40 ft)
HP Q1956A large format media 67.5 m
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 C7949A large format media 30.5 m Matte
HP Q1898B large format media
HP Q1899B large format media
HP Q6579A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q6580A photo paper Matte
HP Q6581A photo paper
HP Q6596A large format media Matte
HP Q1441A large format media 45.7 m
HP Q1442A large format media 45.7 m
HP Q1444A printing paper Matte
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 Universal Bond Paper 841 mm x 91.4 m large format media 3598.4" (91.4 m)
HP Q8004A large format media 91.4 m
HP Q8677A printing film
HP Universal Adhesive Vinyl 914 mm x 20 m (36 in x 66 ft)
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 Q8713A photo paper Matte
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 Fine Art Paper-914 mm x 10.7 m (36 in x 35 ft)
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 Hahnemühle Smooth 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)
HP Professional Satin 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft)
HP Q8840A photo paper
HP Q8754A photo paper
HP Q8748A printing film
HP Professional Satin Photo Paper-25 sht/A3+/330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 in)
HP Q8910A printing paper Semi-gloss 1 sheets White
HP Prof Semi-gloss Contract Proofing Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft)
HP CG490A large format media 30.5 m Semi-gloss
HP Q8916A photo paper
HP Q8917A photo paper
HP Q8918A photo paper
HP Q8920A photo paper
HP Q8921A photo paper
HP Q8922A 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 Premium Matte Photo Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft) large format media
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 Vivid White Glossy Polyester Film
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 PVC-free Banner-914 mm x 15.2 m (36 in x 50 ft)
HP CG816A large format media 15.2 m Matte
HP Vivid White Glossy Polyester Film
HP Cockle-free Heavyweight Coated Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft)
HP Cockle-free Heavyweight Coated Paper-1067 mm x 30.5 m (42 in x 100 ft)
HP CG822A large format media 22.9 m
HP CG884A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP CG885A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP Durable Banner w/ DuPont Tyvek 914 mm x 22.9 m (36 in x 75 ft) large format media Matte
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 CG890A plotter paper
HP CG891A large format media 45 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 Self-adhesive Indoor Paper-1067 mm x 22.9 m (42 in x 75 ft)
HP CH025A printing film
HP CH022A printing film
HP CH023A printing film Polypropylene (PP)
HP Q6620B printing film
HP CG459B photo paper White Matte
HP Q6628B large format media 30.5 m Matte
HP C0F13A large format media 22.9 m Matte
HP 2-pack Everyday Adhesive Matte Polypropylene-610 mm x 22.9 m (24 in x 75 ft)
HP C0F19A printing film
HP C0F20A printing film
HP C0F28A printing film
HP C0F29A printing film
HP C2T51A printing film
HP C2T52A printing film
HP C2T53A printing film
HP C2T54A printing film
HP C2T50A printing filmQuestions
It supports E-size media, lists +/- 0.010 mm line accuracy, and specifies a 0.00220-inch minimum line width. It can suit technical drawings, particularly where color overlays and presentation quality matter, but it is not configured as a high-volume plan-set production device.
Yes. The supported media list includes photographic, fine-art, self-adhesive, banner, bond, coated, technical, film, backlit, and textile materials. Confirm the particular substrate, thickness, and finishing requirement before standardizing a workflow.
No scanner or copier is listed as built into the printer. An HP SD Pro 44-in Scanner is listed as an accessory, so buyers needing archival scanning or walk-up copying should confirm the intended configuration.
The printer has Gigabit Ethernet, USB, an embedded Web server, an 80 GB internal drive, and HP Web Jetadmin support. Its listed browser and operating-system compatibility is dated, so IT should test drivers and management access in the current environment.
HP rates normal-quality color images on coated paper at 92.4 ft2/hr. That is an image-speed rating rather than a promise of completed-set throughput; PDF processing, media changes, cutting, and handling will affect real turnaround.
Choose the HP DesignJet Z3200ps 24-in when 24-inch output is sufficient, or evaluate the HP DesignJet Z5200 47-in when wider media is central to the requirement. The deciding factor should be workflow and media needs, not width alone.
Configuration, media and a quote tailored to your workflow — from AEC plotter specialists.
