Hewlett Packard T8W18A Getting Started Guide

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HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript Printer series

High-definitionprints, fast and secure.Morequality with fewerinks.

PRECISE – Clearly distinguish
subtle details

Read details more clearly and see

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high-contrast colour with new
high-definition HP printheads.

No need for light inks with HP's dual drop

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technology.

Get smooth gradients, even for

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challenging colour combinations, with HP
Pixel Control.

Work withwater- andfade-resistant

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prints,indoors and out, with HP Vivid
Photo Inks.

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FAST – Work without delays

Handle even the most complex files with

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powerful processing architecture and the
Adobe PDFPrint Engine.

Cut maps to different sizes in fewer steps

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with the first printer including an

integrated vertical trimmer.

Print up to 20% faster4with 2400

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nozzle-per-inch, high-definition HP
printheads.

Spend less time on media changes and

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adjustments with dual roll support and
automatic roll switching.

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SECURE – Protect your work and
your information

Protect printers/data from unauthorised

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access with HP Secure Boot, whitelisting,
and encrypted hard disk.

Protect documents, preserve

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confidentiality with authentication
solutions like PIN printing, card readers.

Secure your printers with HP

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JetAdvantage Security Manager; manage
your fleet remotely with HP Web
Jetadmin.

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For more information, please visit

http://www.hp.com/go/designjetZ6

Dynamic security enabled printer. Only intended to be usedwith cartridges using an HP original chip. Cartridges using a non-HP chip may notwork, and those that work today may not
work in the future. More at: http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies

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Vertical trimmer and dual rolls includedwith the HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript®Printer with V-Trimmer only.

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Performance may vary based on writingsystem differences. Printpermanence estimates byHP Image Permanence Lab based onthe same formulation of HP Vivid PhotoInks used with the HP DesignJet Z6200 PhotoProduction Printer, using 6 inks. Water
resistance performancevaries based on printer and print profile.Water resistance testing by HPImage PermanenceLab on a range of HP media and followsISO 18935 method. Displaypermanence rating for interiordisplays/away fromdirect sunlight byHP Image
Permanence Lab on a range ofHP media. For more information,see http://www.HPLFMedia.com/printpermanence.

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The Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) is Adobe’s high speed, high fidelity print platform.Version4extends APPE’sleading edge for print reproductionwith new performanceef ficienciesand breakthroughrendering features.APPE 4 enables printers toincrease
workflow efficiency and capitalise on the profitpotential of innovationsin inkjet print technology.Tolearn more,visithttp://www.adobe.com/products/pdfprintengine.

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Based on internal HP testing. Up to20% faster printing comparedto the HP DesignJet Z2600 PostScript®Printer and HP DesignJet Z5600 PostScript®Printer. May vary depending on print mode and mediat ype.

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Card reader functionality enabledthrough optional third-party solutions.

Data sheet |HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript Printer series

Technical specifications

Print

Print speed

Print resolution Up to 2400 x1200 optimised dpi

Technology HP Thermal Inkjet

Margins

Ink types Pigment-based

Ink cartridges 6 (cyan, magenta, yellow, matteblack, photo black, chromatic red)

Ink drop 7/3 pl dual-drop weight (M, C, PK);6 pl single-drop weight (Y, CR,MK)

Printheads 3 universal printheads (valid for all colours)

Line accuracy ±0.1%

Minimum line width 0.02 mm (PDFaddressable @1200 dpi)

Guaranteed minimum
line width

Media

Handling Single-roll: roll feed, top sheet feed, media output bin, automatic horizontal cutter; Dual-roll: two automatic

Sheet size 24-in: 210 x279 to 610 x 1676 mm; 44-in: 210x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm; (24-in:8.3 x 11 to 24 x 66 in;

Roll size 24-in: 279 to 610-mm; 44-in: 279 to 1118-mm; (24-in: 11to 24-in; 44-in: 11 to 44-in)

Grammage 80 to 500 g/m²

Memory

Connectivity

Interfaces 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet (802.3,802.3u, 802.3ab); USB Type-A host port

Print languages
(standard)

Mobile printing features Direct print for mobile apps for iOS, Android and Chrome OS; Email printingwith HP ePrint and HP Smart app

Drivers Raster and PostScript drivers for Windows and macOS; PDF driver for Windows

Dimensions (w x d x h)

Printer 24-in: 1293 x 695 x 998 mm(50.9 x 27.4 x 39.3 in); 44-in:1802 x 695 x 998 mm (71x 27.4 x 39.3 in)

Shipping 24-in: 1440 x766 x 718 mm (56.7 x 30.2x 28.3 in); 44-in: 1950 x 766x 718 mm (76.8 x 30.2 x28.3 in)

Weight

Printer 24-in: 66 kg (145 lb); 44-in: 86 kg (189 lb)

Shipping 24-in: 97 kg (214 lb); 44-in: 123 kg (271 lb)

What's in the box

Software available

Environmental ranges

Operating temperature 5 to 40ºC (41to 104ºF)

Operating humidity 20 to 80% RH

Acoustics

Sound pressure 42-45dB(A) (operating); 33 dB(A) (idle); <16 dB(A) (sleep)

Sound power 6.0-6.3 B(A) (operating); 5.1 B(A) (idle); <3.4 B(A) (sleep)

Power

Consumption < 100 W (printing); < 32 W (ready); < 0.3 W (sleep) (< 6.5 W withembedded Digital Front End); 0.1 W (off)

Requirements Input voltage (auto ranging): 100-240 V (±10%), 50/60 Hz(±3 Hz), 2 A max

Certification

Safety EU (LVD and EN 60950-1 compliant); Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan (EAC)

Electromagnetic Compliant with Class B requirements, including: EU (EMC Directive), South Africa (SABS)

Environmental ENERGY STAR;ErP; WEEE; RoHS (EU); REACH; EPEAT Silver

Warranty

24-in: Up to 66.9 m²/hr1(Up to 720 ft²/hr1) on plain media; 44-in:Up to 85.1 m²/hr1(Up to 916 ft²/hr1) on
plain media
Normal: 1.4 min/page2on A1/D orup to 22.7 m²/hr1(244 ft²/hr1) on coated media
Best: 3.7 min/page2on A1/D orup to 8 m²/hr1(86 ft²/hr1) on glossy media

Roll: 5 x 5x 5 x 5 mm (borderless on select media3, and onall media when using V-Trimmer4) (0.2 x0.2 x 0.2
x 0.2 in(borderless onselect media3, and onall media when using V-Trimmer4))
Sheet: 5 x17 x 5 x 5 mm (0.2x 0.67 x 0.2 x 0.2 in)

0.08 mm (ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E))

roll feeds, smart roll-switching, top sheet feed, media output bin, automatic horizontal cutter and vertical
trimmer (cuts all HP Z-series printer-qualifiedmedia, including most canvas)

44-in: 8.3 x11 to 44 x 66 in)

128 GB (virtual)5; 500 GBself-encrypting hard disk

Adobe PostScript 3, Adobe PDF 1.7,TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL

for iOS and Android.

HP DesignJet Z9+ PostScript Printer; Printheads; Introductory ink cartridges; Printer stand and mediabin;
Spindle; 7.62 cm (3 in) core adapter6; Quick reference guide; Setup poster; Power cord

Free: HP Applications Center, HP Click, printerdrivers, HP DesignJet Utility including HP Color Center, HP
Partner Link Pay-per-use, HP PrintOS, HP Web JetAdmin; Pay: HP JetAdvantage Security Manager

One-year limited hardware warranty

Ordering information

Product

T8W15A
T8W16A
T8W18A

Accessories

N7P47AA HP USB 3.0 to Gigabit LAN Adapter
CN538A HP DesignJet 3-in Core Adapter
Q6700A HP DesignJet Z/T1xxx/T6xx 24-in Spindle
Q6709A HP DesignJet 44-in Spindle
1QF38A HP DesignJet 44-inTake-up Reel
G6H51B HP HD Pro 42-in Scanner
G6H50B HP SD Pro 44-in Scanner

Original HP printing supplies

P2V25A HP 746DesignJet Printhead
P2V78A HP 746300-ml Magenta DesignJet Ink Cartridge
P2V79A HP 746300-ml Yellow DesignJet Ink Cartridge
P2V80A HP 746300-ml Cyan DesignJet Ink Cartridge
P2V81A HP 746300-ml Chromatic Red DesignJet Ink Cartridge
P2V82A HP 746300-ml Photo Black DesignJet Ink Cartridge
P2V83A HP 746300-ml Matte Black DesignJet Ink Cartridge

Use Original HP inks and printheads, and HPlarge formatprinting materials, to experience
consistent high quality and reliable performance that enable less downtime. These critical
components are designed and engineered together as an optimized printing system, and
Original HP inks are designed to maximize the life of HPprintheads. Protectyour HP printer
investment by using Original HP inksfor full HP warranty protection.For more information, visit
hp.com/go/OriginalHPinks.

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Service and support

U9WQ0E HP 3 year Next Business Day plus Defective Media Retention Support
U9YX8E HP 5year Next Business Day plus Defective Media Retention Support
U9YX9PE HP 1year PostWarranty, NextBusiness Day plus Defective Media Retention Support
H4518E HP Network Installation Service with NetworkSetup

HP DesignJet Support Services offer solutions for business critical
environments—installation, extended support and maintenance, as well as variety of
value-added services. For more information, please visit hp.com/go/cpc.

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For the entire HP Large Format Printing Materials portfolio, pleasesee HPLFMedia.com.

Eco Highlights

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Please recycle large-formatprinting hardwareand printing supplies. Find out how
at our website

hp.com/ecosolutions

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ENERGY STARand theENERGY STARmark are registered trademarksowned bythe U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency.

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EPEAT®registered whereapplicable. EPEATregistration variesby country. Seehttp://www.epeat.net for

registration statusby country.

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Program availabilityvaries. Please checkhttp://www.hp.com/recycle fordetails.

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BMG trademark licensecode FSC®-C115319, seehttp://www.fsc.org. HP trademarklicense code

FSC®-C017543, seehttp://www.fsc.org. Notall FSC®-certified productsare availablein all regions.

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HP Large FormatMedia take-backprogram availabilityvaries. Some recyclableHP papers can be
recycled throughcommonly availablerecycling programs. Recyclingprograms may notexist in yourarea.
See http://www.HPLFMedia.com/hp/ecosolutionsfor details.

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Maximum rate of output forcolour image 100%colour coverage.Printed in
Economode, on HP Bright White Inkjet Paper(bond), maximum roll size,with Original
HP Vivid Photo Inks. Measuredon a 44-in printer.

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Mechanical printing time with Original HP Vivid Photo Inks. Measuredon a 44-in
printer.

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Borderless printing availableon photo,polypropylene, andbacklit rollmedia.

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Except self-adhesive vinylsand non-cuttable medias.

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Based on 4 GB RAM.

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Not included in the box for24-in models.

HP DesignJet Z6 24-inPostScript Printer
HP DesignJet Z6 44-inPostScript Printer
HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-inPostScript Printerwith V-Trimmer

ENERGY STAR®certified1, EPEAT® Silver registered asenvironmentally preferable product
Breakthrough colourconsistency can help reduce unnecessary reprints

Printer made from 30% post-consumer recycled plastic; free HP printing supplies recycling
FSC®-certified papers4, range of recyclable HP media with atake-back program

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© Copyright 2018 HP Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying
such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
4AA7-2604EEE Published in EMEA May 2018

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