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HP Latex 730 W
latex signage printer
- Model730 W
- Score60/100
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 HP Latex 730 W is a color-and-white production signage printer, not a CAD document plotter.
- It ships with take-up reel, edge holders and white-ink recirculation hardware for roll-to-roll runs.
- HP rates it at 31 m²/h (334 ft²/h) in Max/Outdoor 4-pass normal mode.
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- Fine detail 1200 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Verified specs 3 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
- Analyst score Scores 60/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
A White-Ink Latex Machine Built for Signage, Not Bid Sets
Let’s be clear up front: the HP Latex 730 W is a 101.7-inch-wide, roll-fed Latex printer built for color signage and display graphics — including a white ink module for banners, backlit and specialty substrates. It runs CMYK plus white through 10 cartridges at 1200 x 1200 DPI. HP rates it at 31 m²/h (about 334 ft²/h) in normal/outdoor 4-pass mode. Rated speed gets you a banner; media handling gets you a stack of them, and this machine ships with a take-up reel, edge holders, and a substrate-loading setup to keep long roll runs moving.
- Environmental banners, site signage and project-site graphics for a GC or CM
- Presentation and display boards where color punch matters
- Backlit and white-ink work a plain CAD plotter can’t touch
- Shops already running Latex media and HP 832 inks
Where it’s NOT the tool: everyday bid sets, permit sets and monochrome as-builts. It has no scanner and no copy function, so it won’t anchor a plan room. For fast line-drawing throughput on bond, an aqueous plotter like the Epson SureColor T5270DR or T7270DR fits the CAD workflow far better and costs less to feed. Small-shop angle: only buy the white ink if you actually sell white-ink jobs.
- 334 ft²/hRated speed
- 8Ink channels
- 1,200 dpiMax resolution
- 12 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
overall
overall
At a glance
- Print technology
- HP Latex, CMYK + White ink
- Print width
- Up to 101.7 in wide (2583 mm)
- Resolution
- 1200 x 1200 DPI
- Rated speed
- HP rates 31 m²/h (334 ft²/h), normal 4-pass
- Cartridges
- 10 (CMYK + White)
- Media handling
- Roll-fed with take-up reel; cut-sheet and banner support
- Scan / copy
- No — print only
- Connectivity / power
- Gigabit Ethernet; ENERGY STAR; ~19 W sleep
Ideal for: signage, display graphics, banners and white-ink work in an AEC print room or repro shop. Not the tool for: everyday bid sets, permit sets, monochrome as-builts, or any plan-room needing scan/copy.
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The HP Latex 730 W is a color-and-white production signage printer, not a CAD document plotter.
- It ships with take-up reel, edge holders and white-ink recirculation hardware for roll-to-roll runs.
- HP rates it at 31 m²/h (334 ft²/h) in Max/Outdoor 4-pass normal mode.
- The white ink module lets it print on clear, colored and backlit substrates a CMYK-only machine can't handle.
- No scanner or copier — it won't replace a wide-format MFP for archiving drawings.
- At 588.6 lbs and over 8 ft wide, it needs a dedicated production spot and an operator who owns Latex upkeep.
Let’s be clear about what walked onto your floor. The HP Latex 730 W is a wide-format Latex printer built around color and white ink — that white-ink module and recirculation hardware in the box is the whole point. This isn’t a plotter that lives in the print room quietly cranking out permit sets. It’s a production machine aimed at signage, banners and specialty output where color and coverage matter more than a fine dimension line.
For AEC shops, that changes the buying question entirely. If you print bid sets and redlines all day, this is the wrong animal. If you produce presentation boards, jobsite signage, hoarding graphics and color wayfinding for large projects, the 730 W earns its footprint. Know which shop you are before you sign.
31 m²/hPrint speed (normal)HP rates it 334 ft²/h, Max/Outdoor 4-pass
1200 x 1200 DPIResolutioncolor
10Ink cartridgesCMYK plus white
588.6 lbs (267 kg)Weightfloor-standing, needs space
What it actually does well
Latex ink is water-based, cures with heat, and comes off the machine dry enough to laminate or handle without the outgassing wait you get from solvent. For a shop turning color work, that matters at takedown. HP rates normal-quality output at 31 m²/h — that’s 334 ft²/h — on a Max/Outdoor 4-pass mode. Rated speed gets you a banner. Media handling gets you forty banners by Friday.
The box ships loaded for production: take-up reel, edge holders, condensation collector, a 2-in spindle adaptor and a substrate saver. That tells you HP expects roll-to-roll runs, not one-off boards. The white ink module — fed by HP 838 white ink and running through the recirculation hardware — is what separates this from a straight CMYK machine. If you print on clear film, colored substrate or backlit media for jobsite and presentation work, white ink is the reason you’re here.
Where it fits in AEC
Think production graphics, not construction documents. This machine belongs where a firm or a repro provider is producing branded, color-heavy output at volume.
- GC and construction-manager site graphics: hoarding banners, safety signage, project boards on banner media.
- Architecture and design studios: large presentation panels and client-facing display work where color depth sells the design.
- Commercial reprographics: a shop adding signage and specialty color to a plan-printing business.
- White-ink specialty jobs: clear, colored or backlit substrates that a CMYK-only printer can’t handle.
Consumables run on HP 832 and HP 833 inks with the HP 836 printheads; keep the HP Latex 600/700/800 Series User Maintenance Kit and a wiper roller on the shelf. Latex means operator upkeep — this is a machine that rewards a shop with someone who owns it.
Feed your square footage and pass mode in — see roughly how long a run takes before you factor loading, curing and takedown.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 334 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
If your day is monochrome bid sets, as-builts and CAD line work, this Latex machine is overkill and the wrong workflow. It has no scanner and no copier — it’s print-only — so it won’t replace a wide-format MFP for archiving legacy drawings. For document-grade plotting you’d want an aqueous CAD plotter, not a signage press.
Cross-shopping color and technical output? An aqueous alternative like the Epson SC-P8500D 44-in leans toward graphics-plus-document duty, while the Epson SC-T5700D 36-in is a more document-focused technical printer. Running high-volume dye-sub textile? The Epson SC-F9400H 64-in plays a different game. Compare the 730 W against the Epson head to head or see the full class ranking before you commit floor space.
The read
The HP Latex 730 W is a specialty production printer that happens to serve AEC — not an AEC document machine that happens to do color. Ask three things before it lands: what media do you actually run, who on staff owns the daily Latex maintenance, and can your local dealer service the white-ink recirculation? If you’re a signage-and-presentation operation with color-and-white volume, it fits. If you’re printing plan sets, it doesn’t — and no rated speed changes that. Small-shop angle: unless white ink and roll-to-roll color are core to your revenue, a document-grade plotter is the sharper spend.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
- This printer
- HP Latex 800 W
Category leaders best latex signage printers, by dimension
Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Print technology | Latex printing |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Print speed (HP-rated modes) | 183 / 226 / 334 ft²/h (17 / 21 / 31 m²/h)manufacturer-verified |
| Number of print cartridges | 8 / 10 |
| Ink cartridge capacity | 1Lmanufacturer-verified |
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow (plus white ink module) |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbit/s) |
| Scanning / Copying | None |
| Media handling | Cut sheets and banner media |
| Dimensions / Weight | 101.7 x 33.5 x 55.2 in; 588.6 lbs (267 kg) |
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 technologyLatex printing
Max resolution1200 x 1200 DPI
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN)
Use caseGraphics / Production
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Print technology | Latex printing |
| Resolution color | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 10 |
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) |
|---|---|
| Product color | Black, White |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Country of origin | Malaysia |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paper tray media types | Banner |
Ports & interfaces
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 1000,100,10 Mbit/s |
Technical details
| Box contents | HP Latex 730 W Printer, White ink module, printheads, maintenance cartridge with ink collection unit, additional ink collection unit, printer stand, take-up reel, Condensation collector kit, empty cartridge for white ink recirculation, manual purge syringe kit, power cords, user maintenance kit, edge holders, 2-in spindle adaptor, lubrication felts kit, quick reference guide, documentation software, spanner size 17, screwdriver t-25 |
|---|
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 33.5" (852 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 101.7" (2583 mm) |
| Height | 55.2" (1402 mm) |
| Weight | 588.6 lbs (267 kg) |
Power
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (off) | 0.25 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 19 W |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 15 – 30 °C |
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Other features
| UNSPSC-code | 43212104 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Copying
| Copying | No |
|---|
Scanning
| Scanning | No |
|---|
Packaging data
| Package depth | 44.5" (1130 mm) |
|---|---|
| Package width | 110.2" (2800 mm) |
| Package height | 50" (1270 mm) |
| Package weight | 811.3 lbs (368 kg) |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
|---|
Carbon footprint
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) | 4990 |
|---|---|
| Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e) | 148 |
| Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e) | 95 |
| Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e) | 2394 |
| Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e) | 2353 |
Brand-specific features
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 198122912506. 198122912513. 198122912520. 198122912537. 198122912544. 198122912551 |
|---|---|
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with options | (ABG) 198122912506; (AC4) 198122912513; (AKV) 198122912520; (B19) 198122912537; (B1K) 198122912544; (BCD) 198122912551 |
Everything that fits the HP Latex 730 W
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
14 ink cartridges · 13 paper & media items · 5 accessories · 6 coverage plans
HP Latex 730 W ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP Latex 730 W Printer — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 14
HP Latex 700/800 Series Ink Collector Foams Kit
HP 832 1-liter White 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 Cartridge
HP 832 Ink Mix Container
HP 833/838 Latex Ink Collection Unit (2-unit pack)
HP 838 Latex Maintenance Cartridge
HP Latex 730/830 Wiper Roller Installation KitPaper & Media 13
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HP Latex 730/830 Textile Kit AccessoryAccessories 5
Coverage & Support Plans 6
HP 832 1-liter White Latex Ink Cartridge UG9C5PE HP 1 year Post Warranty PLUS Service Plan for HP Latex 730 White (UG9C5PE)
HP 832 1-liter Black Latex Ink Cartridge UG9C6PE HP 2 year Post Warranty PLUS Service Plan for HP Latex 730 White (UG9C6PE)HP 2 year PLUS Service Plan for HP Latex 730 White (In Warranty) (UG9C1E)
HP 3 year PLUS Service Plan for HP Latex 730 White (In Warranty) (UG9C2E)
HP 4 year PLUS Service Plan for HP Latex 730 White (In Warranty) (UG9C3E)
HP 5 year PLUS Service Plan for HP Latex 730 White (In Warranty) (UG9C4E)Questions
Straight answers
Can the Latex 730 W print my bid sets and CAD line work?
It can, but it’s the wrong tool for it. This is a production signage printer built for color and white-ink output; monochrome document plotting is better served by a dedicated aqueous CAD plotter.
What makes the white ink useful in AEC work?
The white ink module, fed by HP 838 white ink through the recirculation hardware, lets you print on clear film, colored substrates and backlit media — useful for jobsite signage, hoarding graphics and presentation display work.
Does it scan or copy?
No. The 730 W is print-only, with no scanning or copying, so it won’t replace a wide-format multifunction device for legacy-drawing archiving.
What consumables and maintenance should I stock?
HP 832 and HP 833 inks, HP 838 white ink and HP 836 printheads, plus the HP Latex 600/700/800 Series User Maintenance Kit and a wiper roller. Latex printers reward a shop with a designated operator handling routine upkeep.
How much space and power does it need?
It’s floor-standing at 588.6 lbs, 101.7 in wide, 33.5 in deep and 55.2 in tall — plan a dedicated production area. It’s ENERGY STAR certified and runs on 50/60 Hz AC.
How should I read the 31 m²/h speed figure?
That’s HP’s rated 334 ft²/h in a Max/Outdoor 4-pass normal mode. Real throughput per shift is lower once you add media loading, curing time and takedown — use the plot-time estimator as a starting point, not a guarantee.
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