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HP Q6675C
color graphics & photo printer
- ModelQ6675C
- Score44/100
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Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- The 24-inch maximum width suits studio, satellite-office, field-office, and small-project output rather than larger drawing formats.
- Its listed 0.00200-inch minimum line width and +/- 0.2% line accuracy are the technical specifications most relevant to detailed drawing output.
- Eight inks, including light gray and light cyan, support more nuanced color and tonal work, but no measured gamut data is provided.
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- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Cyan, Light Cyan, Light grey, Light magenta, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Analyst score Scores 44/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
HP Q6675C, 2400 x 1200 DPI, PCL 3, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light grey, Light magenta, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow, 17 ft²/hr, 72 ft²/hr, 3598.4" (91.4 m)
- 72 ft²/hRated speed
- 8Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
Spec Analysis
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The 24-inch maximum width suits studio, satellite-office, field-office, and small-project output rather than larger drawing formats.
- Its listed 0.00200-inch minimum line width and +/- 0.2% line accuracy are the technical specifications most relevant to detailed drawing output.
- Eight inks, including light gray and light cyan, support more nuanced color and tonal work, but no measured gamut data is provided.
- One roll maximum input is the principal workflow constraint for teams that frequently switch media.
- The listed normal-quality rate of 72 ft²/hr should be treated as a rated engine figure rather than completed-set throughput.
A coordination drawing is judged first by the eye: whether the cyan utility line remains distinct from its neighbor, whether a tiny keynote stays open, whether a grayscale structural detail holds together without turning into a soft gray field. This 24-inch HP large-format printer is built for that focused office role—rendering color CAD sheets, GIS maps, proofing output, and presentation-oriented prints rather than feeding a high-volume plan room.
Its 2,400 × 1,200 DPI maximum resolution, 0.00200-inch minimum line width, and stated ±0.2% line accuracy give it a credible technical-drawing foundation. Eight inks include matte black, photo black, light gray, light cyan, and light magenta, which matters when an architectural overlay or shaded site plan needs more tonal separation than a basic four-color device can offer. The catalog data does not establish this machine’s current lifecycle status, so installed-base buyers should confirm support and supply arrangements locally.
24"Maximum print widthA compact width for studio and project-office output.
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolutionSupports detailed linework and color presentation output.
+/- 0.2%Line accuracyA stated specification relevant to scaled technical drawings.
72 ft²/hrNormal-quality speedRated speed; actual set throughput also depends on files, media, and operator handling.
Where it fits in an AEC workflow
This is particularly well suited to a small architecture practice, engineering satellite office, survey team, or construction field office that needs dependable in-house color at up to 24 inches wide. Ethernet LAN, USB Type-A, an embedded web server, and an 80 GB internal drive give both occasional users and IT staff practical ways to submit and oversee work on a shared device. PCL 3 is the listed page-description language; teams with a highly standardized CAD submission workflow should validate their actual PDF and application-driver files before committing.
The single-roll input is the important operational boundary. It is sensible where the current media stays loaded for a run of sheets, but it is less accommodating for a print room alternating continuously between bond plans, coated color maps, and presentation media. The printer accepts photo, coated, glossy, and proofing paper, along with compatible film and canvas media. That range gives a design team room to move from a working drawing to a client-facing exhibit, with one deep-teatime shadow in a rendering still able to separate from the surrounding neutral field.
Linework first, color with useful range
For plan output, the relevant specifications are not just resolution. The stated 0.00200-inch minimum line width and ±0.2% line accuracy are the figures to examine alongside a sample of your own title blocks, hatch patterns, and small annotation. The 2,112-nozzle printhead and eight-color configuration suggest a machine intended to carry both technical lines and more nuanced visual work. We have no measured ICC gamut data for this device, so it would be inappropriate to turn ink count or resolution into a universal color-fidelity claim. For branded colors, aerial imagery, or material boards, evaluate a controlled proof on the intended paper.
Normal quality is rated at 72 ft²/hr and best quality at 17 ft²/hr. Those are rated figures, not a promise of completed bid-set throughput. Processing time, the selected quality mode, roll replacement, trimming, and collecting sheets all influence what a project team experiences during a deadline rush. The maximum roll length is 3598.4 inches, but only one roll can be loaded at once.
Estimate the rated plotting time for a typical set, then allow operational time for file processing, media handling, and collecting output.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 72 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
What to compare before choosing it
Against the catalog’s current 24-inch alternatives, the Canon GP-200 24-in shares the same listed 2,400 × 1,200 DPI resolution, making workflow, media behavior, service coverage, and sample output more useful decision points than the resolution figure alone. The Canon GP-2000 24-in and Canon GP-2600S 24-in are also catalog-listed 24-inch comparison options. Use the side-by-side comparison to keep the evaluation grounded in listed specifications.
There is no in-family step-up or step-down model in the supplied catalog set, so a direct same-family progression cannot be identified here. This HP is not the right tool for a central reprographics department needing frequent mixed-media switching, continuous unattended production, or larger-format drawing output. It also has no listed integrated scanner in the supplied data; teams copying marked-up plans or archiving legacy drawings should plan that capability separately.
Compare relevant 24-inch options
The read
Choose this HP when the need is shared, 24-inch color output with fine technical linework and a broader tonal toolset for maps, renderings, and proofing media. Its strongest case is a disciplined office workflow with one primary roll loaded at a time. The trade-off is straightforward: single-roll handling and rated production speeds make it a considered workstation plotter, not a substitute for a busy multi-media production room. Before deployment, test representative CAD and PDF files, confirm the media you will actually stock, and have local support verify network, driver, and service expectations.
Where it sits in the field: see the head-to-head against the Canon GP-200 24-in or the full class leaderboard.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Cyan, Light Cyan, Light grey, Light magenta, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow |
| Number of print cartridges | 8 |
| Page description languages | PCL 3 |
| Internal memory | 128 MB |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.35" (13.6 cm) |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Power consumption | 200 W |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Cyan, Light Cyan, Light grey, Light magenta, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print head nozzles | 2112 |
| Number of print cartridges | 8 |
| Page description languages | PCL 3 |
| Print speed (best quality) | 17 ft²/hr |
| Print speed (normal quality) | 72 ft²/hr |
Performance
| Storage media | HDD |
|---|---|
| Internal memory | 128 MB |
| Processor frequency | 600 MHz |
| Internal storage capacity | 80 GB |
Paper handling
| Maximum roll length | 3598.4" (91.4 m) |
|---|---|
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.35" (13.6 cm) |
| Recommended media weight | 500 g/m² |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| RJ-45 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 143.3 lbs (65 kg) |
|---|---|
| Size (imperial) | 24" |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 49.7 x 27.2 x 41.2" (1262 x 690 x 1047 mm) |
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 49.7 x 27.2 x 41.2" (1262 x 690 x 1047 mm) |
| Product dimensions when open (LxWxD) | 49.7" |
Power
| Power consumption (typical) | 200 W |
|---|
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 41 – 104 °F |
|---|---|
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
Other features
| Photo paper | Yes |
|---|---|
| Coated paper | Yes |
| Glossy paper | Yes |
| Line accuracy | +/- 0.2% |
| Proofing paper | Yes |
| Minimum line width | 0.00200" (0.0508 mm) |
| Roll maximum input | 1 |
| Embedded web server | Yes |
| JetDirect Compatible Products | Y |
| Maximum media length (imperial) | 66" |
| Print quality (black, draft quality) | 1200 DPI |
| Print quality (black, normal quality) | 1200 DPI |
Logistics data
| Quantity per pallet | 1 pc(s) |
|---|
Packaging data
| Package weight | 224.9 lbs (102 kg) |
|---|---|
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 57.9 x 30.7 x 29.1" (1470 x 780 x 740 mm) |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
|---|
Everything that fits the HP Q6675C
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
1 ink cartridge · 109 paper & media items · 7 accessories
HP Q6675C ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP Q6675C — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 1
Paper & Media 109
HP Q1733A printing paper Matte 1 sheets White
HP C6568B large format media 45.7 m
HP C3868A plotter paper 45.7 m 91.4 cm
HP C3869A plotter paper
HP White Matte Polyester Film
HP Q1760A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP Matte Film 610 mm x 38.1 m (24 in x 125 ft)
HP C6570C large format media 30.5 m
Representative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 36 in x 300 ft (C6810A)
HP C6035A large format media 45.7 m
HP C6036A printing paper Matte White
HP C6567B plotter paper
HP Clear Film 174 gsm-610 mm x 22.9 m (24 in x 75 ft)
HP Q1904A printing film
HP Q1757A printing paper Matte Yellow
HP Q1724A large format media 10.7 m Matt
HP Q1745A large format media 10 m MatteRepresentative imageHP Heavyweight Coated Paper, 42 in x 100 ft (C6569C)
HP Q1730A large format media 30.5 m
HP Q1908A printing film
HP Adhesive Vinyl 914 mm x 12.2 m (36 in x 40 ft)
HP Q1956A large format media 67.5 m
HP Q1961A large format media
HP Q1962A large format media
HP Q1967A printing paper A3+ (330×483 mm) Matte 100 sheets White
HP Q1968A large format media 30.5 m Matte
HP C7949A large format media 30.5 m Matte
HP Q1901B large format media 15.2 m
HP Q1898B large format media
HP Q1899B large format media
HP Q6579A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q6580A photo paper Matte
HP Q6581A photo paper
HP Q6583A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q6578A photo paper Brown, White
HP Q6588A large format media Matte
HP Q6596A large format media Matte
HP Durable Display Film
HP Q1441A large format media 45.7 m
HP Q1442A large format media 45.7 m
HP Q1444A printing paper Matte
HP Q1445A printing paper Matte
HP Q7897A large format media 45.7 m
HP Matte Proofing 458 mm x 30.5 m (18 in x 100 ft) printing paper
HP Q7971A printing paper Semi-gloss 1 sheets White
HP Q7970A printing paper A3+ (330×483 mm) Semi-gloss 50 sheets White
HP Q7999A photo paper
HP Universal Bond Paper 841 mm x 91.4 m large format media 3598.4" (91.4 m)
HP Q8004A large format media 91.4 m
HP Q8677A printing film
HP Universal Adhesive Vinyl 914 mm x 20 m (36 in x 66 ft)
HP Q8049A large format media 30.5 m
HP Artist Matte Canvas A3+ White
HP Collector Satin Canvas-610 mm x 6.1 m (24 in x 20 ft)
HP Q8713A photo paper Matte
HP Q7991A photo paper
HP Q8664A printing paper High-gloss 1 sheets White
HP Q8662A printing paper A3+ (330×483 mm) High-gloss 50 sheets White
HP Q8663A large format media 30.5 m High-gloss
HP Aquarella Fine Art Paper-914 mm x 10.7 m (36 in x 35 ft)
HP Aquarella Art Paper-610 mm x 10.7 m (24 in x 35 ft)
HP Hahnemühle Textured Fine Art Paper 310 g/m²-610 mm x 10.7 m (24 in x 35 ft)
HP Hahnemühle Smooth Fine Art Paper 265 g/m²-1067 mm x 10.7 m (42 in x 35 ft)
HP Hahnemühle Textured Fine Art Paper 265 g/m²-1067 mm x 10.7 m (42 in x 35 ft)
HP Professional Satin 610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft)
HP Q8840A photo paper
HP Q8754A photo paper
HP Q8748A printing film
HP Professional Satin Photo Paper-25 sht/A3+/330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 in)
HP Q8910A printing paper Semi-gloss 1 sheets White
HP Prof Semi-gloss Contract Proofing Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft)
HP CG490A large format media 30.5 m Semi-gloss
HP Q8916A photo paper
HP Q8917A photo paper
HP Q8918A photo paper
HP Q8919A photo paper
HP Q8920A photo paper
HP Q8921A photo paper
HP Q8922A photo paper
HP Premium Semi-gloss Proofing Paper-50 sht/A3+/330 mm x 483 mm (13 x 19 in)
HP Q8923A photo paper
HP CG459A photo paper Matte
HP Premium Matte Photo Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft) large format media
HP CG463A large format media 30.5 m Semi-gloss
HP CG462A printing paper Semi-gloss White
HP Q1446A plotter paper 45 m 42 cm
HP Vivid White Glossy Polyester Film
HP Baryte Satin Art Paper-610 mm x 15.2 m (24 in x 50 ft)
HP Baryte Satin Art Paper-1118 mm x 15.2 m (44 in x 50 ft)
HP PVC-free Banner-914 mm x 15.2 m (36 in x 50 ft)
HP CG816A large format media 15.2 m Matte
HP Vivid White Glossy Polyester Film
HP Cockle-free Heavyweight Coated Paper-914 mm x 30.5 m (36 in x 100 ft)
HP Cockle-free Heavyweight Coated Paper-1067 mm x 30.5 m (42 in x 100 ft)
HP CG822A large format media 22.9 m
HP CG884A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP CG823A large format media 22.9 m
HP CG885A large format media 45.7 m Matte
HP Durable Banner w/ DuPont Tyvek 914 mm x 22.9 m (36 in x 75 ft) large format media Matte
HP Cockle-free Heavyweight Coated Paper-610 mm x 30.5 m (24 in x 100 ft)
HP Cockle-free Coated Paper-610 mm x 45.7 m (24 in x 150 ft)
HP CG892A large format media
HP CG889A large format media 45.7 m
HP CG890A plotter paper
HP CG891A large format media 45 m
HP Canvas Paper 180 g/m²-610 mm x 10.7 m (24 in x 35 ft)
HP Self-adhesive Indoor Paper-610 mm x 22.9 m (24 in x 75 ft)
HP Self-adhesive Indoor Paper-1067 mm x 22.9 m (42 in x 75 ft)
HP C2T50A printing film
Questions
Straight answers
Is this printer suitable for architectural and engineering drawings?
Yes, its 24-inch width, listed 0.00200-inch minimum line width, and stated +/- 0.2% line accuracy make it relevant to detailed color CAD and technical-document work. Test your own title blocks, hatches, and PDF files before standardizing output.
Can it handle presentation graphics as well as plan sheets?
It supports photo paper, coated paper, glossy paper, and proofing paper, and uses eight colors including photo black, matte black, light gray, light cyan, and light magenta. No measured ICC gamut data is supplied, so color-critical work should be proofed on the final media.
How fast is it for construction-document sets?
The listed print speed is 72 ft²/hr at normal quality and 17 ft²/hr at best quality. Finished-set time will also depend on file processing, media loading, quality selection, and operator handling.
Can multiple paper rolls stay loaded?
No. The listed maximum roll input is 1, so changing from bond plan output to coated or glossy presentation media requires an operator media change.
How can users connect to the printer?
The supplied specifications list Ethernet LAN with one RJ-45 port, USB 2.0 with one USB Type-A connector, an embedded web server, and JetDirect compatibility.
Does it include scanning for marked-up drawings?
No integrated scanning capability is listed in the supplied data. Compatible accessory listings include the HP HD Pro 42-in Scanner and HP SD Pro 44-in Scanner, but buyers should verify configuration and workflow compatibility before relying on either.
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