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HP DesignJet 500 Ink & Paper
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet 500 in one place — 9 ink cartridges, 4 printheads, 262 paper & media options, 5 accessories. Cartridges and printheads come from the manufacturer's own supply listing for this model; the paper list is resolved from the machine's published media handling, not a marketing list.
- Roll widthup to 24 or 42 in
- Core3 in
- InkAqueous (dye + pigment)
Configurations of this machine: HP DesignJet 500 42-in · HP DesignJet 500 24-in · HP DesignJet 500 (Remarketed) · HP DesignJet 500 42-in (Remarketed)
HP DesignJet 500 Ink Cartridges
The HP DesignJet 500 runs aqueous (dye + pigment) ink. Only the cartridges the manufacturer lists for this model appear here.
Paper & Media for the HP DesignJet 500
The recommended and compatible rolls below were checked against the HP DesignJet 500's published media handling — roll width, core size, the roll diameter the spindle holds and the coating's rating for this machine's ink. This machine takes rolls up to 24 or 42 in wide on 3 in cores, depending on the configuration you own.
Recommended for this printer
Representative image11 Mil Water-Resistant Synthetic Banner- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available as 24" roll
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image20LB High Brite Inkjet Bond Paper (740)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available in 11–24" rolls this printer accepts
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image20LB Inkjet Bond Paper (730)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available in 11–24" rolls this printer accepts
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image20LB Inkjet Bond Paper (Tinted) (732)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available in 17–24" rolls this printer accepts
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- this paper's caliper is not published, so thickness is unverified
Representative image24LB Inkjet Bond Paper (731)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available in 11–24" rolls this printer accepts
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (745)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available in 17–24" rolls this printer accepts
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available as 24" roll
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image5 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adh Vinyl (3" AC)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available as 24" roll
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image6 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adhesive Polypropylene- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available as 24" roll
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available as 24" roll
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image8 Mil Water-Resistant Polypropylene- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available as 24" roll
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 4-pack- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available as 24" roll
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative imageKODAK Universal Backlit Film (8 Mil)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available as 24" roll
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image8 Mil Satin Photo Paper- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available in 17–24" rolls this printer accepts
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative imageMagic 4mil Inkjet Clear Film w/ Side Stripe (DMCF4HPS)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available as 24" roll
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image8 Mil Gloss Photo Paper- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available as 24" roll
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image8mil Satin Microporous Photo Paper (791)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available in 17–24" rolls this printer accepts
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative imageMagic Firenze 132gsm Coated Matte Paper (Firenze132)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses (best for both)
- available as 24" roll
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
88 more recommended rolls fit this machine — browse all paper & media.
Also stocked for this machine
These come from the supply list wired to this machine rather than the media-handling match, so there is no per-roll fit note to show.
Also compatible
These load and run, but the coating is not the manufacturer's optimal match for this ink.
Representative imageKODAK Rapid-Dry Photographic Satin Paper 190g (8 Mil)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses
- available as 24" roll
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image18LB Engineering Bond Paper (Translucent) (450)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses
- available in 15–24" rolls this printer accepts
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image4mil Inkjet Clear Film (497)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses
- available in 17–24" rolls this printer accepts
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative imagePaperTyger 27# PaperTyger Laser/Inkjet (467)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses
- available as 24" roll
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image4mil DM Inkjet Film (7924D)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses
- available in 18–24" rolls this printer accepts
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image4mil Inkjet Clear Film w/ Side Stripe (34849)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses
- available as 24" roll
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image3mil DM Inkjet Film (703D)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses
- available in 17–24" rolls this printer accepts
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
Representative image32LB Engineering Bond Paper (436)- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses
- available in 11–24" rolls this printer accepts
- 2" core supported
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
- printer thickness limit unverified (thin media, low risk)
HP Premium Bond Paper, 3-in Core- coating rated for both the dye colour and pigment black this printer uses
- available in 24–40" rolls this printer accepts
- 3" core supported
- printer roll-width unverified
- core sizes derived from printer class, not yet verified
Printheads
Accessories
Frequently asked questions
- Which ink cartridges fit the HP DesignJet 500?
- The HP DesignJet 500 takes Greenman H10B Black Ink Cartridge, HP 10 Black Ink Cartridge (C4844AE), HP 10 Black Original Ink Cartridge, HP 82 69-ml Cyan DesignJet Ink Cartridge, HP 82 69-ml Magenta DesignJet Ink Cartridge, HP 82 69-ml Yellow DesignJet Ink Cartridge, HP Cartucho de tinta magenta 10 ink cartridge, HP Matte 914 mm x 22.9 m (36 in x 75 ft) and HP RC Matte White. Every cartridge listed on this page comes from the manufacturer's supply listing for this model.
- What roll widths and core sizes does the HP DesignJet 500 take?
- It takes rolls up to 24 or 42 in wide on 3 in cores, depending on which configuration you own.
- Does the HP DesignJet 500 use dye or pigment ink?
- The HP DesignJet 500 runs aqueous (dye + pigment) ink. This machine runs a mixed set — pigment for durability in some channels, dye for colour reach in others.
- What paper can I use in the HP DesignJet 500?
- We hold 262 paper and media products verified against this machine, 106 of them at the recommended tier, where compatibility is resolved from the printer's published media handling — roll width, core size, the roll diameter the spindle holds and the coating's rating for this machine's ink. The rest come from the supply list the manufacturer publishes for this machine. Either way a roll only appears here if a source says it fits.
- Do you sell printheads for the HP DesignJet 500?
- Yes — 4 genuine printhead products for this model are listed above. If you are not sure which channel has failed, call 980-536-0080 and we will work it out from the machine's error code.
Not sure which supply you need?
Tell us the model and what you are printing and we will confirm the right cartridge or roll before you order. Call 980-536-0080 or send us the details.
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