Demanding large-format users depend on HP
Designjet printers for clear, crisp images with rich true colors and
uncompromising image quality - print after print. HP Designjet 500
Series printers are the perfect choice for graphics and technical
professionals who want a smart, affordable system for a personal office
or small workgroup. The HP Designjet 500PS printer, with a full-featured
PostScript RIP, provides detailed illustrations, accurate proofs and
powerful presentations for small advertising agencies, designers, and
graphic artists.
Features
High Speed
•
Color images at 85 ft2/hr (D-size
fast mode)
•
Line drawings in just 90 seconds
(D-size fast mode)
Uncompromising
Image Quality
•
Rich, brilliant colors from print to
print, regardless of ink levels or prinhead usage
•
Precise ink placement ensures crisp,
sharp lines and text
•
HP's color layering technology
combines ink drops on a single dot to create smooth color
transitions and photo-quality results - even up close
•
Up to 1200-dpi resolution
Smart
Printing
•
High-capacity HP No. 82 ink
cartridges and long-life HP No.11 printheads mean fewer supplies
changes, unattended printing and low cost of ownership
•
Built-in smart chips indentify low
ink levels and worn printheads
•
HP Zoomsmart scaling technology
allows easy printing from any Microsoft Windows application
•
Optional Fiery X4-W external RIP
provides EFI tools and workflow for graphics professionals
Simple
To Use
•
Drivers are easy to install and the
control panel is simple to navigate
•
Ink set changes take less than one
minute
•
Smooth media loading and automatic
alignment
•
Finished prints are automatically
cut and stacked in media bin (optional on 24-inch models)
Media
/ ink
Media sizes, std.
500 (24 in): 8.3-
to 24-in wide sheets; 24-in rolls 500 (42 in): 8.3- to 42-in wide sheets; 24-,
36-, and 42-in rolls
Maximum print length
150 ft
Media types
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (bond),
Translucent Bond, Natural Tracing Paper, Vellum, Clear Film, Matte Film,
Coated Paper, Heavyweight Coated Paper, High-Gloss Photo Paper,
Semi-Gloss Photo Paper, Paper-Based Semi-Gloss, Satin Poster Paper,
Studio Canvas, Banners with Tyvek, Colorfast Adhesive Vinyl
Media handling
Single sheet feed, roll feed, automatic
cutter
Print cartridges
4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
Ink types
Pigment-based black, dye-based color
Print
quality / technology
Prints colors
Yes
Print technology
HP Thermal Inkjet
Print quality, black
1200 x 600 dpi
Print quality, color
1200 x 600 dpi
Print
languages / typefaces / memory
Print languages, std.
HP-PCL3-GUI
Typefaces
None
Memory, std.
16 MB
Memory, max.
160 MB (with HP-GL/2 accessory card)
Hard disk
None
Connectivity
Connectivity, std.
Centronics parallel, IEEE-1284-compliant (ECP),
USB 1.1 (Windows 98 and 2000).
Connectivity, opt.
Jetdirect 600n, 610n, 615n, and 680n EIO
internal print servers, HP Jetdirect 500x, 300x. and 170x external print
servers, HPGL/2 accessory card (C7772A)
Print drivers, std.
Microsoft® Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000;
AutoCAD® 2000 and Releases 13, 14 for Windows
Speed
Print speed, fast mode
D-size line drawings: 90 seconds; color
images: 85 sq ft/hr
Print speed, normal mode
36 sq ft/hr
Color print speed, best
21 sq ft/hr
warranty
/ dimensions / weight
Warranty, std.
One-year warranty with free on-site, next
business-day service, backed by HP support centers around the world. HP
Supportpacks and service agreements allow you to extend your warranty to
up to five years.
Dimensions (w x d x h)
500 (24 in): 49 x
19 x 14 in 500 (42 in): 67 x 27 x 43 in
Weight, U.S.
500 (24 in): 85 lb 500 (42 in): 99 lb
What's
in the box
What's in the box
500 (24 in): HP
Designjet printer, spindle, power cord, ink cartridges, printheads,
drivers for Windows (including AutoCAD), user documentation. Printer
stand and media bin must be ordered separately. 500 (42 in): HP Designjet printer, spindle,
power cord, ink cartridges, printheads, drivers for Windows(including
AutoCAD), user documentation. Interface cables must be ordered
separately.
