HP Designjet T7100 Ink Cartridges

HP T7100 Printer Review

The HP DesignJet T7100 is a large format printer that is designed to support graphics, drafts and photo printing needs for smaller-scale operations. While this device focuses more on quality than getting documents printed quickly, it has a satisfactory output speed of up to 1327.2 square meters per hour. For buyers in the field of architecture or graphic design, this inkjet printer will be easy to integrate into an office and manage with its bundle of control features.

A large size of 87x30x50 inches and heavy weight of over 400 pounds make the T7100 a bulky device that is big enough to stand on its own for walk-up printing. The unit has the ability to support a maximum paper width of 42 inches, as well as a range of different types of media like matte film, satin photo paper, vellum and coated paper. The machine's standard media handling includes two automatic paper rolls that can be increased to three with the available upgrade kit, all of which will be easy to load thanks to its Smart Roll Loading System. Media handling features also include automatic roll switching, an automatic cutter for precision, and a stacker to collect unattended jobs.

The T7100 comes with a few connection options including a gigabit ethernet interface for networking, a high-speed USB port and a JetDirect accessory slot. The device also has a flexible control panel that provides users access to menu functions and print settings, as well as allowing them to customize one-touch buttons and track paper and DesignJet T7100 printer ink use.

The machine can support monochrome and color jobs, printing with a professional output quality and a resolution of up to 2400x1200 dpi using color HP T7100 printer ink and 1200x1200 dpi using black. For the occasion when users would rather securely store a document than print it right away, the T7100 comes with up to 160 GB of hard drive space.

The unit's sophisticated print system uses individual black, matte black, yellow, magenta, cyan, gray and dark gray HP T7100 ink cartridges for precise color detail. While replacement OEM HP T7100 ink cartridges are on the pricier end of its class, users also have the option to purchase remanufactured DesignJet T7100 ink to lower running costs.

From its upgradable paper handling and range of connection options to its use of many different color supplies, the T7100 has the professional design to support detail-oriented projects. Smaller operations in need of a large format printer for blueprints, photos or drafts will benefit greatly from this inkjet device.