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HP PageWide XL 5200
42" PageWide production printer
- ModelPageWide XL 5200
- Prints42" wide
- Score60/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- The HP PageWide XL 5200 Printer is built around color technical-document output rather than occasional presentation printing.
- Its stated 0.1% accuracy is relevant to scaled AEC drawings, but critical files should still be validated in the firm’s own workflow.
- HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, Ethernet LAN, and USB support common technical-document submission paths.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 42" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 1200 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta.
- Scan & copy Integrated scanner for digitizing and sharing sets.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Analyst score Scores 60/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
A high-speed monochrome-and-color plotter built for the bid-set crush
It’s 4:45 p.m. Three bid sets are due, and the deadline doesn’t care how many D-size sheets are still in the queue. That’s the room the PageWide XL 5200 is built for. It uses a fixed single-pass printhead—eight heads across the sheet—so pages come off the roll fast without the carriage sweeping back and forth. Full color at 1200 x 1200 DPI, with dimensional accuracy rated at 0.1%. Your title blocks stay where the drawing says they are.
This is a print-room machine, not a desk plotter. It weighs 842 lbs and runs just over six feet wide. It feeds from 1-liter HP 867 ink cartridges, so you’re not swapping consumables mid-run. Add the HP PageWide XL High-capacity Stacker and the HP F60 Folder and a full plan set can land folded and collated without a hand touching it.
- High-volume reprographics and central print rooms
- GC and CM offices running large, deadline-driven plan sets
- Multidisciplinary firms mixing mono and color coordination drawings
- Shops adding the HP SD Pro 44-in Scanner for scan-to-file work
It’s the wrong tool for a small studio printing a few sheets a week—the footprint and running commitment won’t earn their keep. For folding-only needs, the standalone HP F40 or HP F60 pair with lighter machines.
- 4″Max print width
- 4Ink channels
- 1,200 dpiMax resolution
Spec Analysis
overall
overall
Where it performs best
Print Cost
87
Print Quality
74
Media Handling
62
Class best is 77. How we grade →
At a glance
- Print technology
- Single-pass PageWide inkjet, 8 printheads
- Color
- Yes — CMYK, 1200 x 1200 DPI
- Dimensional accuracy
- 0.1%
- Ink
- 1-liter HP 867 cartridges (4)
- Footprint (W x D x H)
- 77 x 30.9 x 55.7 in
- Weight
- 842.2 lbs
- Connectivity
- Gigabit Ethernet + USB; HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG
- Power / certification
- 100–240V, 290W typical, 18W sleep; ENERGY STAR
Ideal for: high-volume print rooms and GC/CM offices where bid sets, permit sets and mixed mono/color plan sets stack up against a clock. Not the tool for: small studios printing a few sheets a week, or anyone without the floor space and volume to justify a 842-lb machine.
Features
What sets it apart
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The HP PageWide XL 5200 Printer is built around color technical-document output rather than occasional presentation printing.
- Its stated 0.1% accuracy is relevant to scaled AEC drawings, but critical files should still be validated in the firm’s own workflow.
- HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, Ethernet LAN, and USB support common technical-document submission paths.
- Color scanning is listed, while copying is not; buyers should verify the intended walk-up workflow.
- The HP F40 and HP F60 are listed folding accessories, not grounded like-for-like printer replacements.
- Its 842.2-pound weight and 77-inch width make site planning and service access part of the purchase decision.
At 4:45 p.m., the person at the output tray does not care about ink chemistry. They need legible plan sheets, color-marked coordination drawings, and revisions that hold their dimensions before the bid deadline turns into dinner. The HP PageWide XL 5200 Printer is a color wide-format inkjet built for that technical-document job.
It combines 1,200 x 1,200 DPI output, stated 0.1% accuracy, HP-GL/2 support, and color scanning in a substantial office or print-room footprint. This is not a desktop plotter with ambitions. At 77 inches wide and 842.2 pounds, it needs a planned home, network access, and somebody who owns the workflow when the queue gets ugly.
1200 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolutionFor fine technical output and color document work.
0.1%Stated accuracyA number that matters on scaled drawings.
290 WTypical power consumptionENERGY STAR certified.
16384 MBInstalled memoryUseful context for busy networked document workflows.
Where it earns its floor space
The fit is AEC technical output: CAD plans, PDF permit sets, color-coded MEP coordination sheets, GIS maps, construction markups, and drawing packages where black lines still need to look like black lines on ordinary bond. It accepts bond, recycled, and matte paper. Its four printing colors are black, cyan, magenta, and yellow, so it can keep discipline colors and review annotations in the same workflow rather than forcing staff into separate monochrome and color queues.
HP-GL/2, TIFF, and JPEG are supported page-description languages. Ethernet LAN and USB provide ordinary paths into a managed print environment. The 16 GB memory figure is useful, but it is not a promise that every complicated PDF will behave. PDF creation, driver configuration, and job submission habits still decide whether Friday’s issue set is calm or a small archaeological dig through the spooler.
Bottom line: This machine makes sense where technical drawings and color construction information leave the building often enough to justify a dedicated production workflow.
Accuracy, scanning, and the practical caveats
The stated 0.1% accuracy deserves attention from survey, civil, and infrastructure teams. It is relevant when a printed drawing must retain dimensional consistency, though firms should still validate critical output against their own files, media, and scale-control procedure. Resolution at 1,200 x 1,200 DPI supports detailed linework and small labels, but source-file quality remains the first gatekeeper. A bad raster stays bad. Printers have feelings too, apparently.
Color scanning uses CIS technology, and the product data lists no copying capability. Treat that distinction seriously during procurement. A scan workflow is not automatically a walk-up copy workflow. The optional HP F40 and HP F60 are listed as folder paper-cutter options, not as like-for-like printer step-up or step-down choices. The listed HP F70 is discontinued.
Bottom line: Confirm the exact scan, finishing, and operator workflow before assuming the base machine replaces every function in an older multifunction reprographics setup.
Ownership questions that matter before the purchase order
Ask who will support the unit locally, who changes consumables, how jobs are released, and where output waits when several project teams issue at once. The machine uses four cartridges and eight printheads. Compatible supplies include HP 3ED95A, HP 841, HP 865, HP 866, HP 867, HP 866M 1-liter Black PageWide XL Ink Cartridge, HP 867M 1-liter Cyan PageWide XL Ink Cartridge, and HP 867M 1-liter Yellow PageWide XL Ink Cartridge. HP 874 is the listed maintenance supply.
For workflow control, evaluate the optional HP SmartStream Preflight Manager, HP SmartStream USB Preflight Manager, and HP SmartStream Workflow Management Module against your actual submission process. Do not buy software because it has a long name. Buy it if it removes operator touches from recurring jobs. The optional HP SD Pro 44-in Scanner, HP PageWide XL Drawer, High-capacity Stacker, and Top Stacker should likewise be judged as workflow decisions, not accessory collecting.
Review the physical plan as carefully as the feature list: 77 inches wide, 30.9 inches deep, 55.7 inches high, and 842.2 pounds. The specified operating range is 5–40 °C and 20–80% relative humidity. For environmental reporting, the listed total carbon footprint is 8690 kg of CO2e.
Bottom line: A good service agreement and a sensible output path will affect daily uptime more than a checkbox buried in a brochure.
Compare the workflow, not just the machine
The read
The HP PageWide XL 5200 Printer suits AEC teams that need color technical output, stated dimensional accuracy, networked submission, and color scanning in one wide-format production device. It is less appropriate for a small office without dedicated floor space, a defined output owner, or recurring wide-format demand. Its real value is not a single specification. It is the ability to keep drawings, markups, and coordination sheets moving when the deadline has stopped being theoretical.
Where it sits in the field: see the head-to-head against the HP F40 or the full class leaderboard.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
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Class best 77
70% spec coverage
- This printer
- class best
Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print width | 40 in |
|---|---|
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Printing colors | Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG |
| Internal memory | 16384 MB |
| Scanning | Color scanning |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Power consumption | 290 W |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Print technologyInkjet
Max resolution1200 x 1200 DPI
Max print width42"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB
Use caseGIS / Mapping
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | 8 |
| Printing colors | Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Resolution color | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG |
Performance
| Certification | Compliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia and New Zealand (RCM), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KC) |
|---|---|
| Product color | Gray, White |
| Internal memory | 16384 MB |
| Built-in display | No |
| Country of origin | China, Malaysia |
Paper handling
| Paper tray media types | Bond paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper |
|---|
Ports & interfaces
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 30.9" (785 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 77" (1955 mm) |
| Height | 55.7" (1414 mm) |
| Weight | 842.2 lbs (382 kg) |
Power
| AC input voltage | 100 – 240 V |
|---|---|
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 18 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 290 W |
Operational conditions
| 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 and New Zealand (RCM), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KC) |
Copying
| Copying | No |
|---|
Scanning
| Accuracy | 0.1% |
|---|---|
| Scanning | Color scanning |
| Scan technology | CIS |
Packaging data
| Package depth | 40.9" (1040 mm) |
|---|---|
| Package width | 88.9" (2257 mm) |
| Package height | 62.1" (1578 mm) |
| Package weight | 1137.6 lbs (516 kg) |
Sustainability
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
Carbon footprint
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) | 8690 |
|---|---|
| Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e) | 251 |
| Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e) | 5 |
| Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e) | 3081 |
| Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e) | 5354 |
Brand-specific features
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 195122294199 |
|---|---|
| HP dynamic security | Yes |
Everything that fits the HP PageWide XL 5200
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
8 ink cartridges · 17 paper & media items · 3 accessories
HP PageWide XL 5200 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP PageWide XL 5200 Printer — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 8
HP 867 1-liter Magenta PageWide XL Ink Cartridge
HP 867 1-liter Yellow PageWide XL Ink Cartridge
HP 867 1-liter Cyan PageWide XL Ink Cartridge
HP 867M 1-liter Magenta PageWide XL Ink Cartridge
HP 867M 1-liter Yellow PageWide XL Ink Cartridge
HP 867M 1-liter Cyan PageWide XL Ink Cartridge
HP 874/876 PageWide XL Cleaning Container
HP 841/874/876 PageWide XL Maintenance CartridgePaper & Media 17
Representative imageMagic 98gsm/26# Coated Matte Paper (DMPG98)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)
HP PageWide XL Folder Upgrade Kit for Long Plots paper cutter
HP F70 Folder with Tab Applicator paper cutter
HP F40 Folder paper cutter
HP F60 Folder with Tab Applicator paper cutter
HP F70 Folder paper cutter
Questions
Straight answers
What AEC work fits the HP PageWide XL 5200 Printer?
It fits color technical output such as CAD plans, PDF drawing sets, GIS maps, coordination drawings, and construction markups. Its listed media types include bond, recycled, and matte paper.
Can it handle color scanning and copying?
Color scanning with CIS technology is listed. Copying is listed as unavailable, so do not assume it will replace a walk-up wide-format copier without confirming the required workflow.
What file languages does it support?
The listed page-description languages are HP-GL/2, TIFF, and JPEG. Confirm the driver and PDF workflow with the dealer if PDF handling is central to your production process.
What supplies are compatible with this printer?
Listed compatible supplies include HP 3ED95A, HP 841, HP 865, HP 866, HP 867, HP 866M 1-liter Black PageWide XL Ink Cartridge, HP 867M 1-liter Cyan PageWide XL Ink Cartridge, HP 867M 1-liter Yellow PageWide XL Ink Cartridge, and HP 874 maintenance supplies.
What should facilities and IT check before installation?
Plan for a machine measuring 77 inches wide, 30.9 inches deep, and 55.7 inches high, weighing 842.2 pounds. IT should also review Ethernet LAN integration, USB use, dynamic security requirements, and who owns job submission and output handling.
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