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HP Latex 315
latex signage printer
- ModelV7L46A
- Score60/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
1-year warranty includedExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- Latex ink cures with heat and comes off the machine dry, so output is handleable and laminate-ready immediately.
- Six-color ink set including light cyan and light magenta gives smoother color than a four-ink CAD plotter.
- Handles roll and banner media up to 0.02" (0.5 mm) thick with a 7.09" (18 cm) maximum roll diameter.
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- Fine detail 1200 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Analyst score Scores 60/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
HP Latex 315 Printer, Inkjet, 1200 x 1200 DPI, Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow, Banner, Roll, 0.5 mm, 7.09" (18 cm)
- 936 ft²/hRated speed
- 7Ink channels
- 1,200 dpiMax resolution
- 12 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- Latex ink cures with heat and comes off the machine dry, so output is handleable and laminate-ready immediately.
- Six-color ink set including light cyan and light magenta gives smoother color than a four-ink CAD plotter.
- Handles roll and banner media up to 0.02" (0.5 mm) thick with a 7.09" (18 cm) maximum roll diameter.
- Single-roll feed and no automatic roll switching means operator time on mixed-size jobs.
- No scanner, no copier and no USB port — this is a print-only signage machine, not a plan-room MFP.
- Runs on HP 831 Latex inks in 775-ml cartridges with typical power draw around 2200 W, so plan for a dedicated circuit.
Here’s the thing about the HP Latex 315 on an AEC floor: it isn’t really a plotter. It’s a signage press that happens to run wide. Latex ink cures with heat, comes off the printer dry, and lays down full color on banner and roll media. That’s a different job than cranking permit sets on bond.
So before you slot this into the plan room, know what it is. If you print presentation graphics, site banners, jobsite signage, wayfinding and color coordination boards, the Latex 315 earns its footprint. If you print stacks of black-line drawings all day, it’s the wrong tool and I’ll tell you why below.
InkjetPrint technologyHP Latex ink, cures dry
1200 x 1200 DPIMax resolution
Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, YellowInk set6-color, richer color than a 4-ink CAD plotter
0.02" (0.5 mm)Media thicknessbanner and roll stock
What it actually does well
Color, on heavier media, coming off the machine ready to hang. That’s the pitch. The six-ink set — including light cyan and light magenta — gives you smoother gradients than a four-ink engineering plotter, which matters on renderings, aerial site plans and color-coded coordination drawings. Latex cure means output is dry and handleable immediately. No off-gassing wait, no smudge on a warm roll. Load it, print it, laminate it, done.
Media handling is the real review here. It feeds roll and banner stock up to 0.02″ (0.5 mm) thick, with a maximum roll diameter of 7.09″ (18 cm). Add the HP Latex 54-in Take-up Reel and you can run longer jobs closer to unattended — the reel winds finished media so it isn’t puddling on the floor. The HP Latex 54 Cutting Solution handles trim. Those accessories are the difference between one banner and forty banners by Friday.
Feed it, dry it, fix it — the operator reality
Three questions decide this machine. What feeds it: single roll, so plan your roll swaps — there’s no automatic roll switching to fall back on, so mixed jobs mean operator time at the front. What dries it: the built-in Latex cure, which pulls typical power around 2200 W, so this is a machine that wants a real circuit, not a shared office outlet. Who fixes it: HP dealer network, and an HP Care Pack is available — worth pricing against your uptime needs.
Day-to-day it runs on the HP 831 Latex inks in 775-ml cartridges and the HP 831 printheads, with routine upkeep through the HP Latex User Maintenance Kit. Six printheads means more heads to watch than a compact plotter, but the tanks are large, so consumable swaps are less frequent on volume work. Sound sits at 54 dB while printing — fine for a production bay, borderline for a quiet studio corner.
Estimate run time on your own job mix from the verified rated speed — then add your loading, cure and takedown to get true jobs-per-shift.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 936 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
Where it's the wrong tool
Small-shop angle first: if your whole day is monochrome bid sets, permit sets and redlines, a dedicated CAD plotter beats this on speed, cost-per-print and desk manners. A 24-in thermal-inkjet engineering machine like the Canon GP-2000 24-in or the Canon GP-2600S 24-in is built for exactly that line-drawing throughput. Run the side-by-side comparison and the split is obvious — those are drawing machines, the Latex 315 is a color/signage machine.
No scanner, no copier, no USB port — this is a printer, full stop. If you need scan-to-file for as-builts or a plan-room MFP, look elsewhere. But if color signage and presentation output is a recurring line item, this earns its keep alongside a plotter, not instead of one. Check where it sits on the wide-format class ranking before you commit.
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The read
The HP Latex 315 is a color signage press for AEC shops that regularly output banners, boards, wayfinding and color coordination work — not a replacement for a black-line plotter. Its strengths are dry-off-the-machine Latex output, a six-ink color set and serious media handling once you add the take-up reel and cutter. Its limits are single-roll feeding, real power draw, and no scan/copy at all. Ask the three questions — what feeds it, what dries it, who fixes it — and if your answer includes recurring color signage, this belongs on your floor. If it’s all drawings, buy a plotter instead.
Spec analysis
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The specs that decide it
| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow |
| Number of print cartridges | 7 |
| Media thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Maximum roll diameter | 7.09" (18 cm) |
| Scanning | No |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Sound level (printing) | 54 dB |
| Power consumption | 2200 W |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Print technologyInkjet
Max resolution1200 x 1200 DPI
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN)
Use caseGraphics / Production
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | 6 |
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 7 |
Performance
| Display | LED |
|---|---|
| HP segment | Home, Home office |
| Certification | EPEAT Bronze registered, Eco Mark-Certified ink cartridges |
| Product color | Gray |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Sound power level (standby) | 38 dB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 54 dB |
Paper handling
| Media thickness | 0.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum roll diameter | 7.09" (18 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Banner, Roll |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port | No |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| RJ-45 ports quantity | 1 |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 33.1" (840 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 90.8" (2307 mm) |
| Height | 54.3" (1380 mm) |
| Weight | 383.6 lbs (174 kg) |
Power
| Power consumption (typical) | 2200 W |
|---|
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 15 – 30 °C |
|---|---|
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 90% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
Other features
| Safety | IEC 60950-1+A1+A2 compliant; USA and Canada (CSA listed); EU (LVD and EN 60950-1 compliant); Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan (EAC); Australia and New Zealand (RCM) |
|---|---|
| High resolution paper | Yes |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia and New Zealand (RCM), Japan (VCCI) |
Copying
| Copying | No |
|---|
Scanning
| Scanning | No |
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Packaging data
| Package depth | 29.9" (760 mm) |
|---|---|
| Package width | 100" (2541 mm) |
| Package height | 49.2" (1250 mm) |
| Package weight | 567.7 lbs (257.5 kg) |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
|---|
Brand-specific features
| HP Care Pack | Yes |
|---|
Everything that fits the HP Latex 315
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
26 ink cartridges · 4 printheads · 12 paper & media items · 5 accessories
HP Latex 315 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP Latex 315 Printer — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 26
HP 831 Latex Maintenance Cartridge
HP 831C 775-ml Black Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 831C 775-ml Cyan Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 831C 775-ml Magenta Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 831C 775-ml Yellow Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 831C 775-ml Light Magenta Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 831 775-ml Latex Optimizer Ink Cartridge
HP 831B 775-ml Light Cyan Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 831A 775-ml Light Cyan Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 831A 775-ml Cyan Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 831A 775-ml Light Magenta Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 831A 775-ml Magenta Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 831A 775-ml Black Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 831A 775-ml Yellow Latex Ink Cartridge
HP Latex Standard Blade Kit
HP Latex Specialty Blade Kit
HP 831A 775-ml Cyan Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 831A 775-ml Black Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 831A 775-ml Light Cyan Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 831A 775-ml Yellow Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 831A 775-ml Magenta Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 831 775-ml Latex Optimizer Ink Cartridge
HP 831A 775-ml Light Magenta Latex Ink Cartridge
HP Latex 54 Cutting Solution
HP Latex 64 Cutting Solution
HP 831C 775-ml Light Cyan Latex Ink CartridgePrintheads 4
Paper & Media 12
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Questions
Straight answers
Is the Latex 315 a good replacement for our engineering plotter?
No. It’s a color and signage machine, not a black-line drawing plotter. For monochrome bid sets and permit sets, a dedicated 24-in CAD machine like the Canon GP-2000 24-in is the better fit; keep this alongside a plotter for color and signage work.
Can it scan or copy as-builts?
No. The Latex 315 has no scanning and no copying, and no USB port. If you need scan-to-file or an MFP for the plan room, you’ll need a separate device.
What inks and printheads does it use?
It runs the HP 831 Latex inks in 775-ml cartridges across a six-color set, uses HP 831 printheads, and routine upkeep goes through the HP Latex User Maintenance Kit.
What media can it handle?
Roll and banner media up to 0.02″ (0.5 mm) thick, with a maximum roll diameter of 7.09″ (18 cm). Adding the HP Latex 54-in Take-up Reel and HP Latex 54 Cutting Solution improves longer-run and finishing workflow.
How loud and power-hungry is it?
Sound pressure is 54 dB while printing and 38 dB sound power in standby, and typical power consumption is 2200 W. Plan for a production bay and a proper circuit rather than a shared office outlet.
Is service support available?
Yes — it’s covered through HP’s dealer network and an HP Care Pack is available. Price the support level against your uptime needs, since an idle machine on a deadline costs more than the coverage.
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