HP Designjet Z6100 Ink Cartridges

HP Z6100 Printer Review

The HP DesignJet Z6100 and Z6100ps are two model names for the same 60-inch large format inkjet printer that will suit professional needs, such as corporate offices printing poster presentations and architects printing blueprints. Print speeds vary based on the size and complexity of the project, with maximum rates of approximately 3 pages per minute on A1 paper and around 720 square feet per hour on roll feed. Offering support for a wide selection of media types and a quality DesignJet Z6100 printer ink system, this device is a speedy option for fitting the creative needs of professionals.

What's most distinguishable about the Z6100 is its versatile media handling, which can handle banner paper, canvas paper, heavy-weight coated paper, satin canvas paper and matte proofing paper. The unit can support a maximum paper roll width length of 575 feet and has a variety of document finishing options like roll feed, an automatic cutter and a take-up reel.

To print documents, users have the option to connect to a PC directly with its USB port, as well as to their network with the ethernet interface. Due to its bulky size of 97x27x53 inches, the Z6100 consumes a lot of space. The unit comes with a control panel for quick access to menus and print functions, as well as a software-rich printer driver that includes calibration settings and a Color Center utility for management options over color HP Z6100 ink use.

The device uses 8 individual cyan, magenta, yellow, light-cyan, light-magenta, light gray, photo black and matte black HP Z6100 printer ink cartridges that provide excellent detail and a resolution of 2400x1200 dpi. When replacing expired DesignJet Z6100 ink users can opt for either OEM supplies or remanufactured HP Z6100 ink cartridges, the latter being the more affordable choice.

The Z6100 incorporates a nice balance of front panel control and software-based management options that make it easy to use, even for beginners. Combining its professional-quality output and ability to accept a wide variety of media sizes and types, this is an excellent choice among comparable large-format inkjet printers.