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HP Latex 700
latex signage printer
- ModelLatex 700
- Score65/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- The HP Latex 700 Printer is positioned by the supplied data as a roll-media, banner-oriented color production device.
- Its 1200 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution should be tested with the firm’s actual CAD exports and PDF exhibits.
- The included take-up reel and media feed accessory make loading and output handling central to productive use.
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- Fine detail 1200 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Black, Light magenta, Yellow.
- Analyst score Scores 65/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
HP Latex 700 Printer, 1200 x 1200 DPI, Black, Light magenta, Yellow, 1200 x 1200 DPI, Banner, Malaysia, Compliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC…
Spec Analysis
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Where it performs best
Print Cost
100
Color
64
Media Handling
62
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The HP Latex 700 Printer is positioned by the supplied data as a roll-media, banner-oriented color production device.
- Its 1200 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution should be tested with the firm’s actual CAD exports and PDF exhibits.
- The included take-up reel and media feed accessory make loading and output handling central to productive use.
- The printer uses eight cartridges and has compatible HP 832, HP 832M and HP 836 supply families.
- The supplied data does not verify print width, rated speed, scanning, copying or mixed-size technical-set capability.
- Local service coverage and operator maintenance discipline will shape the ownership experience.
The HP Latex 700 Printer is a wide-format production device for AEC teams that need color output beyond a conventional plan-room workflow: site signage, project displays, coordination graphics, wayfinding and banner-oriented work. Its listed banner media type, included take-up reel and media feed accessory point to a roll-media setup where loading, tracking and take-up matter as much as image quality.
For an architecture, engineering or construction operation, this is not a machine to select from resolution alone. The 1200 x 1200 DPI specification is relevant for detailed color graphics, but the supplied data does not establish print width, rated production speed, supported substrate range, finishing compatibility or scanning capability. Those are the details to test with the dealer using your actual PDFs, CAD exports and typical media.
1200 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolution
101.7"Installed width
575.4 lbsInstalled weight
4.7 WSleep power consumption
Where it fits in an AEC operation
This machine is most credible as a color-output resource alongside a conventional drawing workflow, not as an assumed replacement for every plan printer. A GC may use it for site communication graphics and project banners. A design studio may use it for presentation-oriented output. An engineering group may use it when color-coded exhibits need more visual impact than routine monochrome sheets.
The included take-up reel is a practical point, not a brochure point. It gives the operator a controlled path for roll output, but it does not remove the work around roll loading, output removal, inspection and any downstream trimming or finishing. Rated speed gets you a banner. Media handling gets you forty banners by Friday.
Small shops should be especially clear about this division of labor. If one person is plotting permit sets, assembling bid documents and producing occasional visual graphics, operator intervention can matter more than a headline specification. Run a representative mixed queue before committing: a color exhibit, a dense PDF, a banner file and the media you expect to use most often.
Image quality, inks and maintenance
The listed maximum resolution is 1200 x 1200 DPI, and the printer uses eight cartridges. Compatible supplies include the HP 832 ink family, HP 832M 1-liter Black Latex Ink Cartridge, HP 832M 1-liter Cyan Latex Ink Cartridge, HP 832M 1-liter Magenta Latex Ink Cartridge, HP 832M 1-liter Yellow Latex Ink Cartridge, HP 832M 1-liter Light Cyan Latex Ink Cartridge, HP 832M 1-liter Optimizer Latex Ink Cartridge and HP 832M 1-liter Overcoat Latex Ink Cartridge.
Consumables are part of the operating plan. The compatible list also includes HP 836 printheads, the HP Latex 700/800 Series Ink Collector Foams Kit, the HP Latex 600/700/800 Series User Maintenance Kit and the HP Latex 700/800 Series Wiper Roller. Assign those checks to a named operator. An hour of downtime is an operator standing still and a project deliverable waiting.
HP dynamic security is listed for this printer. IT should confirm how that policy fits the firm’s approved-supply process and support expectations before deployment.
Comparison context and buying questions
The supplied catalog comparison set is dominated by 36-inch alternatives, including the Epson SC-T5700D 36-in and Epson SureColor T5270DR 36-in. Those are useful comparison points only after you define the work: presentation graphics, banner output, drawing sets or a mix. A wide-format device may fit a plan-focused workflow differently from a Latex-based production unit.
There is no listed in-family step-up or step-down model available for a direct same-series comparison here. Use the comparison tool to structure the conversation, then ask three things: what feeds it, what dries it, who fixes it. For AEC, add a fourth: can it reproduce your actual PDF and CAD-export files reliably from the approved driver path?
The HP Latex 700 Printer is ENERGY STAR certified. Its listed total carbon footprint is 2080 kg of CO2e, with use-phase treatment and local electricity conditions requiring separate consideration in a broader sustainability review.
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The read
The HP Latex 700 Printer suits AEC teams that need a dedicated color-production device for banner-oriented and visual project work, and that can support a real roll-media routine around it. Its physical footprint, 575.4-pound weight and operating range of 15 – 30 °C should be checked against the intended room before delivery. It is less appropriate when the requirement is primarily high-volume technical drawing output, scanning and copying, or unattended mixed-size plan-set production; the provided data does not substantiate those roles. Make the decision on file behavior, media workflow, local service response and the time an operator spends getting finished work off the machine—not resolution alone.
Spec analysis
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
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| Printing colors | Black, Light magenta, Yellow |
| Number of print cartridges | 8 |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Max resolution1200 x 1200 DPI
ColorColor
Use caseGraphics / Production
Printing
| Printing colors | Black, Light magenta, Yellow |
|---|---|
| Resolution color | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 8 |
Performance
| 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) |
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| Country of origin | Malaysia |
Paper handling
| Paper tray media types | Banner |
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Technical details
| Box contents | HP Latex 700 Printer, printheads, maintenance cartridge, printer stand, take-up reel, media feed accessory, user maintenance kit, edge holders, quick reference guide, documentation software, power cords, air purgers, 2-in spindle adaptor |
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Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 33.5" (852 mm) |
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| Width | 101.7" (2583 mm) |
| Height | 55.2" (1402 mm) |
| Weight | 575.4 lbs (261 kg) |
Power
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
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| Power consumption (off) | 0.25 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 4.7 W |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 15 – 30 °C |
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Other features
| UNSPSC-code | 43212114 |
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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 | 44.5" (1130 mm) |
|---|---|
| Package width | 110.2" (2800 mm) |
| Package height | 50" (1270 mm) |
| Package weight | 798.1 lbs (362 kg) |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
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Carbon footprint
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) | 2080 |
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| Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e) | 99 |
| Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e) | 2 |
| Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e) | 1217 |
| Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e) | 761 |
Brand-specific features
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 194441547726 |
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| HP dynamic security | Yes |
Everything that fits the HP Latex 700
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
18 ink cartridges · 5 printheads · 12 paper & media items · 5 accessories
HP Latex 700 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP Latex 700 Printer — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 18
HP Latex 700/800 Series Ink Collector Foams Kit
HP 832M 1-liter Yellow Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 832M 1-liter Light Cyan Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 832M 1-liter Light Magenta Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 836 Latex Maintenance Cartridge
HP 832M 1-liter Black Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 832M 1-liter Optimizer Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 832M 1-liter Magenta Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 832M 1-liter Overcoat Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 832M 1-liter Cyan Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 832 1-liter Magenta Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 832 1-liter Black Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 832 1-liter Cyan Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 832 1-liter Light Cyan Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 832 1-liter Yellow Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 832 1-liter Optimizer Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 832 1-liter Light Magenta Latex Ink Cartridge
HP 832 1-liter Overcoat Latex Ink CartridgePrintheads 5
HP 836 Optimizer Latex Printhead print head Thermal inkjet
HP 836 Overcoat Latex Printhead print head Thermal inkjet
HP 836 Magenta/Yellow Latex Printhead print head Thermal inkjet
HP 836 Black/Cyan Latex Printhead print head Thermal inkjet
HP 836 Light Cyan/Light Magenta Latex Printhead print head Thermal inkjetPaper & Media 12
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Questions
Straight answers
Is the HP Latex 700 Printer a replacement for a technical plan printer?
Not automatically. The supplied information supports banner-oriented roll-media work, but does not verify mixed-size plan-set production, scanning, copying or technical drawing throughput.
What should an AEC team test before buying?
Test the approved driver path with representative PDFs and CAD exports, then observe loading, take-up, output removal and any trimming or finishing required by the job.
What consumables should the print-room team plan for?
Compatible supplies include HP 832 and HP 832M ink families, HP 836 printheads, the HP Latex 700/800 Series Ink Collector Foams Kit, the HP Latex 600/700/800 Series User Maintenance Kit and the HP Latex 700/800 Series Wiper Roller.
How much space and site preparation does the printer require?
The unit is listed at 101.7 inches wide, 33.5 inches deep, 55.2 inches high and 575.4 pounds. It operates at 15 – 30 °C; allow additional working space for media loading and output handling.
Does the printer have an energy or sustainability credential?
It is ENERGY STAR certified. Listed sleep power consumption is 4.7 W, and the listed total carbon footprint is 2080 kg of CO2e.
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