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HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro
64" color graphics & photo printer
- ModelZ9+ Pro
- Prints64" wide
- Score61/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
1-year warranty includedExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- The HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro Printer supports HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, CALS G4, TIFF, and JPEG workflows.
- Its listed media types include bond, coated, photo, and banner paper.
- The printer has a 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution and uses 9 print cartridges.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 64" 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.
- Analyst score Scores 61/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro 64-in Printer, 2400 x 1200 DPI, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4, Cyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow, 2400 x 1200 DPI, Coated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Banner, 88064 MB
- 64″Max print width
- 1,055 ft²/hRated speed
- 9Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
- 12 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
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Expert analysis
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Key takeaways
- The HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro Printer supports HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, CALS G4, TIFF, and JPEG workflows.
- Its listed media types include bond, coated, photo, and banner paper.
- The printer has a 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution and uses 9 print cartridges.
- HP Click, HP PrintOS, HP DesignJet Accounting Tool, and HP Web Jetadmin are bundled software tools.
- Its 102.6-in width and 374.8-lb weight make physical siting a practical buying consideration.
- Optional SmartStream and security-management software should be confirmed as part of the proposed configuration.
When a project team needs a presentation board, a color-coded coordination drawing, or a GIS exhibit that must remain legible across a conference table, the ink on ordinary bond is only part of the question. The HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro Printer is a large-format color system for teams that also need photographic and coated-media output alongside technical documents. Its 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution gives fine CAD linework and detailed raster content a credible starting point; the final result still depends on the file, driver settings, and chosen media.
For AEC environments, its usefulness is less about replacing every plan printer than adding capable color output where visual communication matters. HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, CALS G4, TIFF, and JPEG support speak directly to mixed drawing and image workflows, from legacy plot files to PDFs prepared through a managed submission process.
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolution
9Print cartridges
88064 MBInternal memory
9 WSleep power consumption
Where it belongs in an AEC workflow
This machine is particularly well suited to architecture and engineering teams that alternate between technical sheets and client-facing visual work. It accepts bond paper, coated paper, photo paper, and banner media, making it a plausible shared resource for permit exhibits, design-review boards, rendered elevations, construction phasing graphics, and maps. The visible difference is often in the cyan edge of an aerial image or a tightly packed legend: source quality and media choice decide whether those details hold together.
HP Click printing software, HP PrintOS, HP DesignJet Accounting Tool, and HP Web Jetadmin provide relevant workflow and administration tools. HP SmartStream and HP JetAdvantage Security Manager are optional, so firms with formal preflight, job-control, or security requirements should confirm the intended configuration rather than assume those functions are included. The listed language support is also useful for organizations retaining HP-GL/2 or HP-RTL plot workflows alongside image-based files.
Use the plot-time estimator to relate rated performance to your typical sheet sizes and job mix; real production time also includes file processing, media changes, and operator handling.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 1,055 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
Media, supplies, and operating context
The supplied stand and media bin support a production-oriented placement, but this is not a small-office device: the printer measures 102.6 in wide, 31.1 in deep, and 55.2 in high, and weighs 374.8 lbs. Plan its location as carefully as its network connection, with practical access for media loading and routine service. Its operating range is 5–40 °C and 20–80% relative humidity.
Supply planning should be specific. The compatible ink families are HP 776 and HP 777; the compatible printhead family is HP 777. The HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro Gloss Enhancer Upgrade Kit is available for workflows that call for it, while the HP DesignJet User Maintenance Kit is the identified maintenance supply. HP dynamic security is enabled, an important procurement and IT consideration when consumable policy is being set.
Family context and the limits of the fit
Within the catalogued HP Z family, the HP DesignJet Z5200 44-in is the more compact comparison point for teams whose work does not require this scale of floor space. At the larger end, the HP DesignJet Z6200 60-in is worth evaluating where a 60-in platform is the central requirement. These are not automatic upgrades or downgrades: compare media needs, local service capability, and the proportion of technical versus presentation work.
The Z9+ Pro Printer may be less appropriate as the sole device for an office dominated by routine monochrome construction sets, rapid mixed-size plan distribution, or scanning and copying, because those requirements are not established by the supplied specification. It also should not be selected on resolution alone. Resolution describes addressability; it does not by itself establish color matching, throughput, or the handling of a live, mixed-media production queue. For a broader view of comparable machines, use the large-format class ranking and compare it with the Epson F9470 64-in.
Compare and plan
HP DesignJet Z5200 44-inA smaller in-family comparison for constrained spaces.HP DesignJet Z6200 60-inA 60-in in-family option to assess for larger-format requirements.Epson F9470 64-inA catalogued cross-brand model for a side-by-side review.How we evaluate wide-format devicesContext for workflow, media, and operational assessment.
The read
The HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro Printer makes the strongest case for AEC groups that need technically usable large-format output and regularly render visual material that deserves closer color attention. Its broad listed file-language support, management software, supported media categories, and dedicated supply families make it a considered option for a shared graphics or document-production environment. Confirm media workflow, optional software needs, physical siting, and local service support before treating it as a general-purpose plan-room replacement.
Spec analysis
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Overall performance
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print width | 64 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Printing colors | Cyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow |
| Number of print cartridges | 9 |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4 |
| Internal memory | 88064 MB |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width64"
ColorColor
Use casePhoto / Fine Art
Printing
| Printing colors | Cyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow |
|---|---|
| Resolution color | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 9 |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4 |
Performance
| HP segment | Business |
|---|---|
| Certification | Compliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia and New Zealand (RCM), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KCC), China (CCC) |
| Internal memory | 88064 MB |
| Country of origin | Malaysia |
Paper handling
| Paper tray media types | Coated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Banner |
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Technical details
| Box contents | HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro Printer, printheads, introductory ink cartridges, maintenance cartridge, printer stand and media bin, 3-in core adapter, quick reference guide, setup poster, power cord, user maintenance kit |
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Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 31.1" (790 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 102.6" (2605 mm) |
| Height | 55.2" (1402 mm) |
| Weight | 374.8 lbs (170 kg) |
Power
| AC input voltage | 100 – 240 V |
|---|---|
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 9 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 | 43212110 |
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| Electromagnetic compatibility | Compliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia and New Zealand (RCM), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KCC), China (CCC) |
Packaging data
| Package depth | 29.5" (750 mm) |
|---|---|
| Package width | 110.2" (2800 mm) |
| Package height | 51.3" (1302 mm) |
| Package weight | 582 lbs (264 kg) |
| Bundled software | HP Click printing software, HP PrintOS, HP Partner Link, HP DesignJet Accounting Tool, HP Web Jetadmin, HP SmartStream (optional), HP JetAdvantage Security Manager (optional) |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
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Brand-specific features
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 199485845104 |
|---|---|
| HP dynamic security | Yes |
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
16 ink cartridges · 13 paper & media items · 6 accessories · 7 coverage plans
HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro 64-in Printer — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 12
HP 776 1-liter Gray Ink Cartridge
HP 776 1-liter Chromatic Green Ink Cartridge
HP 776 1-liter Yellow Ink Cartridge
HP 776 1-liter Chromatic Blue Ink Cartridge
HP 776 1-liter Magenta Ink Cartridge
HP 776 1-liter Cyan Ink Cartridge
HP 776 500-ml Gloss Enhancer Ink Cartridge
HP 776 1-liter Chromatic Red Ink Cartridge
HP 776 1-liter Matte Black Ink Cartridge
HP 776 1-liter Photo Black Ink Cartridge
HP 777 Maintenance Cartridge
HP Z9+ Pro Gloss Enhancer Upgrade KitPaper & 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 Z9+ Pro Printer appropriate for AEC drawings?
It supports HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, and CALS G4, along with TIFF and JPEG. That makes it relevant to organizations handling technical plot files as well as image-based project graphics.
What media can it handle according to the supplied data?
The listed media types are coated paper, bond paper, photo paper, and banner. Confirm the specific media workflow your team intends to run with the supplier.
Which supplies should buyers plan for?
Compatible ink families are HP 776 and HP 777, and the compatible printhead family is HP 777. The HP DesignJet User Maintenance Kit is the listed maintenance supply.
Does it include job accounting and fleet-management tools?
HP DesignJet Accounting Tool and HP Web Jetadmin are listed among the bundled software, along with HP Click printing software and HP PrintOS. HP SmartStream and HP JetAdvantage Security Manager are optional.
How much room does the printer need?
The stated dimensions are 102.6 in wide, 31.1 in deep, and 55.2 in high, with a weight of 374.8 lbs. Allow additional working clearance for loading media and servicing the device.
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