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HP DesignJet Z6610
60" color graphics & photo printer
- ModelZ6610
- Prints60" wide
- Score49/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
1-year warranty includedExtendable to 5 years
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- The 60-inch roll width suits large project graphics, maps, banners, and broad-format color output.
- Six printing colors include gray, photo black, and matte black for mixed technical and presentation-oriented work.
- HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, and CALS G4 support align with established CAD and technical-document workflows.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 60" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Cyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow, Gray.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Analyst score Scores 49/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
HP Designjet Z6610 60-in Production Printer, Thermal inkjet, 2400 x 1200 DPI, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, CALS G4, Cyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow, Gray, 2400 x 1200 DPI, A1 (594 x 841 mm)
- 6″Max print width
- 6Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
- 12 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
overall
overall
Where it performs best
Size / Fit
67
Connections
67
Print Quality
65
Class best is 71. How we grade →
Features
What sets it apart
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The 60-inch roll width suits large project graphics, maps, banners, and broad-format color output.
- Six printing colors include gray, photo black, and matte black for mixed technical and presentation-oriented work.
- HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, and CALS G4 support align with established CAD and technical-document workflows.
- Gigabit Ethernet and HP Jetdirect support wired network deployment, while Wi-Fi and USB are not listed.
- The included take-up reel supports long-format output handling, but scanning and copying are not included.
- Its 95.7-inch width and 418.9-pound weight make it more appropriate for a planned production area than a small project office.
When a coordination drawing moves from pale gray linework to a red revision cloud, a drainage overlay, and a presentation image, the eye notices whether the information remains distinct. The HP DesignJet Z6610 60-in Production Printer is a 60-inch thermal-inkjet device for AEC teams that need large-format color output alongside ordinary bond plans, coated documents, banners, and photo media.
Its six-color ink configuration includes cyan, magenta, yellow, gray, photo black, and matte black. That gives print-room teams a practical route to color-coded BIM exports, GIS mapping, renderings, and presentation boards without giving up the black-line work that remains central to construction documents. Its 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution is a specification worth reading as potential detail, not a guarantee of every PDF’s appearance: source files, media, driver settings, and calibration still shape what reaches the sheet.
60" (152.4 cm)Maximum roll widthHandles roll media from 11"–60" (280 – 1524 mm).
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolutionThermal inkjet output with six printing colors.
1000 Mbit/sNetwork connectionEthernet LAN and HP Jetdirect are included; Wi-Fi is not listed.
500 GBInternal storageIncludes 65536 MB of internal memory.
Where it fits in an AEC print workflow
This machine is particularly well suited to a central architecture, engineering, survey, or contractor print room producing wide maps, drawing packages, color-marked coordination sheets, and display-oriented project graphics. The 60-inch roll width matters when teams regularly compose full-width boards or want to avoid tiling larger graphics. Supported media categories include bond, coated paper, photo paper, and banner media, with a stated maximum media thickness of 0.024″ (0.6 mm).
For document submission, the bundled software includes printer drivers, HP Click, and HP DesignJet Utility with HP Color Center. The supported page-description languages—HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, and CALS G4—are relevant to established CAD and technical-document workflows. A 500 GB HDD and Gigabit Ethernet support use in a networked print environment, but there is no Wi-Fi or USB port listed, so IT teams should plan around wired deployment. See the way we assess wide-format devices for the operational context behind specifications.
Color work deserves a practical test
The Z6610 uses six colors—cyan, magenta, yellow, gray, photo black, and matte black—and accepts compatible HP 771, HP 771C, and HP 773C inks, with HP 774 printheads. That configuration is credible for firms whose work spans technical drawings and client-facing visuals. The difference shows up where photographs live—in the last five percent of a saturated red—but this page has no measured ICC gamut data for this device. Color-critical teams should therefore test their own PDFs, raster exports, paper stocks, and ICC workflow rather than infer gamut from resolution alone.
The 60-inch format, take-up reel, and included spindle favor longer unattended output runs. The trade-off is physical scale: the printer measures 95.7″ wide, 27.2″ deep, and 53.9″ high, and weighs 418.9 lbs. It is better treated as a production-room asset than as an ad hoc plotter beside a project manager’s desk.
Family position and limits to understand
Within the listed HP family, the HP Z6600 44-in is the narrower alternative for organizations that do not need 60-inch media. The HP Z6800 60-in is the obvious same-width model to place beside the Z6610 in a requirements review. Compare the two against your actual media widths, output mix, service arrangement, and workflow needs rather than choosing by model position alone. You can also compare the Z6610 with the 44-inch Z6600 in the catalog tool.
This is not a scan-copy multifunction device: copying and scanning are not included. Firms digitizing marked-up plans, archival drawings, or field as-builts need a separate capture workflow; an HP SD Pro 44-in Scanner is listed as a compatible accessory. Nor is this the natural choice for a small office that mainly issues narrow plan sheets and has limited floor space. Its usual role is output production, not walk-up document capture.
Continue evaluating
HP Z6600 44-inA narrower in-family alternative for teams whose work rarely requires 60-inch media.HP Z6800 60-inA same-width HP family model to include in a requirements-led comparison.Compare Z6610 and Z6800Review the two 60-inch models side by side in the catalog.Wide-format class rankingSee how this device is positioned within its class.
The read
The HP DesignJet Z6610 60-in Production Printer makes sense for an AEC production environment where wide color documents are a regular part of project communication and a wired networked printer can be given proper space. Its strongest case is the combination of 60-inch roll handling, six-color thermal inkjet output, HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL support, and a take-up reel. The limitation is equally clear: there is no built-in scanning or copying, and its footprint asks for a real print-room location. For firms that need broad graphics and technical output from one production device, it is a focused fit; for narrower, lighter-duty, or scan-heavy workflows, the requirements point elsewhere.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print width | 60 in |
|---|---|
| Print technology | Thermal inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Printing colors | Cyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow, Gray |
| Number of print cartridges | 6 |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, CALS G4 |
| Internal memory | 65536 MB |
| Maximum print size | A1 (594 x 841 mm) |
| Media thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Maximum roll diameter | 6.69" (17 cm) |
| Scanning | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet | Dual Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T)manufacturer-verified |
| Power consumption | 270 W |
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 width60"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN)
Use casePhoto / Fine Art
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Cyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow, Gray |
| Print technology | Thermal inkjet |
| Resolution color | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 6 |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, CALS G4 |
Performance
| HP segment | Business |
|---|---|
| Certification | Compliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (MSIP) |
| Product color | Black |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Internal memory | 65536 MB |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Country of origin | China, Malaysia |
| Internal storage capacity | 500 GB |
Paper handling
| Media thickness | 0.6 mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum print size | A1 (594 x 841 mm) |
| Maximum roll width | 60" (152.4 cm) |
| Media width (rolls) | 280 – 1524 mm |
| Maximum roll diameter | 6.69" (17 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Coated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Banner |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A1 |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi | No |
|---|---|
| USB port | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 1000 Mbit/s |
Technical details
| Box contents | HP DesignJet Z6610 Production Printer, spindle, printheads, introductory ink cartridges, maintenance cartridge, printer stand, take-up reel, 3-in spindle adapter kit, quick reference guide, setup poster, startup software, power cord |
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Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 27.2" (690 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 95.7" (2430 mm) |
| Height | 53.9" (1370 mm) |
| Weight | 418.9 lbs (190 kg) |
Power
| AC input voltage | 100 – 240 V |
|---|---|
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 5.3 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 270 W |
Operational conditions
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 – 55 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 – 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
Other features
| UNSPSC-code | 43212104 |
|---|---|
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Compliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (MSIP) |
Copying
| Copying | No |
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Scanning
| Scanning | No |
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Packaging data
| Package depth | 29.5" (750 mm) |
|---|---|
| Package width | 105.7" (2684 mm) |
| Package height | 47.2" (1200 mm) |
| Package weight | 485 lbs (220 kg) |
| Bundled software | Printer drivers, HP Click, HP DesignJet Utility including HP Color Center |
Sustainability
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
Brand-specific features
| HP Jetdirect | Yes |
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Everything that fits the HP DesignJet Z6610
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
6 ink cartridges · 5 printheads · 12 paper & media items · 3 accessories · 3 coverage plans
HP DesignJet Z6610 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet Z6610 60-in Production Printer — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 6
Printheads 5
Paper & Media 12
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 image20LB Inkjet Bond Paper (730)Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)Representative image20LB Engineering Vellum (471)Representative imageWSL 28LB Simple Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (C2S) (448)Representative imageWSL 24LB Simple Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (C2S) (446)
Questions
Straight answers
Is the HP DesignJet Z6610 appropriate for CAD and construction-document output?
Yes. It supports HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, and CALS G4, and it accepts bond and coated paper. Those are relevant foundations for CAD-derived plans and technical documents, although teams should validate their own driver settings and PDFs.
Can the Z6610 scan marked-up plans or make copies?
No. Copying and scanning are not included. The HP SD Pro 44-in Scanner is listed as a compatible accessory for organizations that need a separate wide-format capture workflow.
What connectivity should IT plan for?
The printer includes Ethernet LAN, HP Jetdirect, and a listed Ethernet LAN data rate of 1000 Mbit/s. Wi-Fi and a USB port are not listed, so its deployment should be planned as a wired network device.
What inks and printheads does it use?
Compatible supplies listed for this model include HP 771, HP 771C, and HP 773C inks, along with HP 774 printheads. The printer uses six printing colors: cyan, magenta, yellow, gray, photo black, and matte black.
How does it compare with the HP Z6600 44-in and HP Z6800 60-in?
The HP Z6600 44-in is the narrower in-family option, while the HP Z6800 60-in is a same-width model. Compare their catalog details against required media width, workflow, service support, and the need for scanning or finishing rather than assuming a model name alone defines suitability.
How much space does the printer require?
The listed dimensions are 95.7 inches wide, 27.2 inches deep, and 53.9 inches high; weight is 418.9 lbs. Allow additional operational room for loading rolls, accessing supplies, and handling output from the take-up reel.
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