technical specifications
hp designjet 10ps • 20ps • 50ps
16 MB RAM
USB and Centronic parallel connections
Adobe PostScript 3 HP RIP
Color Management
print performance
size fast normal best
B-size (image)* 2 m/page 4 m/page
Letter (text)** 10 ppm
* Speed on HP Glossy, Proofing, and Coated/Heavyweight Coated paper
** Speed on HP Plain media
print modes
Fast, normal, best, premium
print quality
Maximum resolution: 2400 x 1200 dpi on HP Premium photo paper (up to 11 x 17 in)
Margins: Top: 3 mm; Bottom: 12 mm; Side: 5 mm
Margins when duplexing: Top: 12 mm; Bottom: 12 mm; Side: 5 mm
media handling
HP Designjet 10ps: 150-sheet input tray; 10-sheet bypass tray; single-sheet rear
manual tray; 50-sheet output tray
HP Designjet 20ps/50ps: 150-sheet input tray; 250-sheet input tray; 10-sheet bypass
tray; single-sheet rear manual tray; 50-sheet output tray
Minimum paper size: 3 x 5 in
Maximum paper size: 13 x 19 in
Not all media types supported by second tray
color management
6-color printer (C, M, Y, K, Lc, Lm); Internal color sensor; Automatic closed-loop-color
calibration; Automatic PANTONE
®
calibration; PANTONE®certified; ICC color
profile support; Press emulations; Apple ColorSync compatible
connectivity
Printer languages: Adobe PostScript 3 via software
Networks supported (10ps and 20ps): Microsoft Windows
®
95, 98, NT®4.0, Me, 2000,
Mac OS (Ethertalk)
Interfaces: IEEE-1284 compliant Centronics parallel port and USB port; HP Jetdirect 610n
network card (optional on 10ps/20ps); TCP/IP; AppleTalk®; Ethernet 10/100Base-TX,
10Base 2 USB recommended for HP Designjet 10ps/20ps
Drivers: Adobe PostScript 3 with HP software RIP; Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0,
2000; Mac 8.6 or later (Mac OSX in classic mode): Office drivers for Windows
HP Designjet 10ps/20ps RIP: CMYK emulation (SWOP) and capability to add new
emulations (new ICC profiles): RGB emulations; Automatic black replacement;
Capability to add new medias; Layout management; Queue management; file types
Adobe PostScript 2 & 3, PDF, EPS, TIFF, JPEG, BMP
HP Designjet 50ps RIP: CMYK emulation (SWOP, Euroscale, Toyo, DIC) and capability to
add new emulations (new ICC profiles): RGB emulations; Spot color editor; Up to 16
color (CMYK+12) separations; Capability to add new medias; Enhanced layout
management; Enhanced queue management (remote access to the queue, virtual
printers, job status); Advanced administration tool (users management, security, printer
status, e-mail notification); file types Adobe PostScript 3, PDF, EPS, TIFF, TIFF/IT
(P1 Contone), DCS 2.0 (from application)
HP Designjet 10ps: standalone solution (license supports 1–3 users)
HP Designjet 20ps: client/server solution
HP Designjet 50ps: client/server solution (pre-press RIP and workflow)
environmental ranges
Operating temperature: 59 to 86° F (15 to 30° C)
Storage temperature: -40 to 158° F (-40 to 70° C)
Operating humidity: 20 to 80% RH non-condensing
power requirements
Source: 100 to 240 volts (± 10%) auto-ranging
Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz 3 amps max
power consumption
Printing: 62 watts maximum
acoustics
Pressure: 62 dB (A) printing
warranty and support services
1-year warranty includes phone support from Monday to Friday at business hours and
express exchange
HP Designjet 20ps/50ps: Installation and network configuration service available
HP Supportpacks extend your warranty or even enhance the service level to meet your
personal service and support requirements
printer dimensions (w x d x h)
17.41 x 28.5 x 8.78 in (442.23 x 723.92 x 223.16 mm)
printer dimensions with paper tray open (w x d x h)
21.35 x 28.5 x 8.78 in (542.23 x 723.92 x 223.16 mm)
shipping dimensions (w x d x h)
HP Designjet 10ps: 33.8 x 21.8 x 18.2 in (858 x 554 x 462 mm)
HP Designjet 20ps/50ps: 33.8 x 21.8 x 27.64 in (858 x 554 x 702 mm)
printer weight
HP Designjet 10ps: 27.5 lb (12.5 kg)
HP Designjet 20ps/50ps: 27.5 lb (12.5 kg), 2nd sheet feeder: 6.6 lb (3 kg)
shipping weight
HP Designjet 10ps: 37.5 lb (17 kg)
HP Designjet 20ps/50ps: 44.1 lb (20 kg)
product certification
Safety: Compliant with the requirements for the ITE products: CSA Certified for USA & Canada
Electromagnetic compatibility: Compliant with the requirements for Class B ITE products
(Class A when connected to LAN cables); USA: FCC rules; Canada: DOC
Environmental compliance: US EPA Energy Star
®
compliant
minimum system requirements (10ps and 20ps)
PC: HP Designjet 10ps: Intel
®
II Pen tium®processor, 1 GB available hard disk space;
CD-ROM drive; Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0 or 2000; 128 MB RAM
HP Designjet 20ps: Intel II Pentium processor, 1 GB available hard disk space;
CD-ROM drive; Windows NT 4.0 server; 128 MB RAM
Macintosh: HP Designjet 10ps: Power Apple Macintosh System 8.6 or later (Mac OSX in
classic mode); 1 GB available hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; 128 MB RAM
HP Designjet 20ps: G3 Apple Macintosh System 8.6 or later (Mac OSX in
classic mode); 1 GB available hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; 128 MB RAM
minimum system requirements (50ps)
Server: dedicated server with Intel II Pentium processor, 350 MHz, 4 GB available
hard disk space, CD-ROM drive; with Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server,
Service Pack 6a, with 384 MB RAM or Microsoft Windows 2000 Server,
Service Pack 2 with 512 MB RAM; Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
Client: Macintosh: OS 8.5, Power MAC processor, 64 MB RAM, Microsoft Internet
Explorer 5.0 Windows: Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 98, Pentium II, 300 MHz,
64 MB RAM
ideal system requirements (10ps and 20ps)
PC: HP Designjet 10ps: Intel III Pentium processor, 2 GB available hard disk space;
CD-ROM drive; Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0 or 2000; 256 MB RAM
HP Designjet 20ps: Intel III Pentium processor, 2 GB available hard disk space;
CD-ROM drive; Windows 2000 server; 256 MB RAM
Macintosh: HP Designjet 10ps/20ps: G4 System 9 or later (Mac OSX in classic mode);
2 GB available hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; 256 MB RAM
ideal system requirements (50ps)
Server: dedicated server with Intel III Pentium processor, 700MHz, 9 GB available
hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, Windows 2000 Server, 512 MB RAM for
PC, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
Client: Macintosh: OS 9.x or later (OS X in classic mode), G4, 128 MB RAM
Windows: Windows 2000, Pentium III, 500 MHz, 128 MB RAM
what’s in the box
HP ink system; 13” x 19” tray; 2nd tray (20ps/50ps only); USB 5 m cable
(10ps/20ps only); power cord; Software RIP CD; HP ink supplies; HP printing
material; user documentation CD
ordering information
number description
C7790A HP Designjet 10ps, personal solution
C7790B HP Designjet 20ps, workgroup solution
C7790C HP Designjet 50ps, pre-press industry solution
(available May 2002)
HP Designjet 50ps requires a dedicated Windows NT or 2000 server.
service and support
H7708A/E HP Supportpack, 3-year, express exchange
H7620A/E HP Supportpack, installation and network configuration,
(20ps/50ps)
This should be purchased together with the HP Designjet printer, at latest 180 days after
purchase of the printer. For more support services please visit: www.designjet.hp.com
supplies & accessories
C7794A 2nd paper tray (HP Designjet 10ps)
C8219A Automatic duplex unit
Q1249A Server-based software RIP (HP Designjet 10ps/Macintosh USB)
Q1249B Server-based software RIP (HP Designjet 10ps/PC USB)
Q1249C Server-based software RIP (HP Designjet 10ps/PC parallel)
Q1250A Pre-press software RIP (HP Designjet 10ps/20ps)
hp ink cartridges
C4913A Yellow, 69 ml, HP 82
C5016A Black, 69 ml, HP 84
C4837A Magenta, 28 ml, HP 11
C4836A Cyan, 28 ml, HP 11
C5018A Light Magenta, 69 ml, HP 84
C5017A Light Cyan, 69 ml, HP 84
hp printheads
C4813A Yellow HP 11
C5019A Black HP 84
C4812A Magenta HP 11
C4811A Cyan HP 11
C5021A Light Magenta HP 84
C5020A Light Cyan HP 84
hp proofing paper
C7886A Gloss, 50 sheets, B+ (13 x 19 in)
C7884A Semi-gloss, 50 sheets, B+ (13 x 19 in)
C7885A Matte, 100 sheets, B+ (13 x 19 in)
For additional compatible HP printing materials, please visit: www.designjet.hp.com/media
cables
C2392A USB cable 5 m
network
J4169A HP Jetdirect 610n EIO internal print server, Ethernet/Fast
Ethernet (10/100Base-TX)
HP PCs use genuine Windows Operating Systems
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For more information
Product: Visit www.hp.com/go/designjet
Purchase: HP business solutions, products and supplies can be purchased at your local HP partner
(www.hp.com/go/locator), or bought directly from HP at www.buy.hp.com or 800-613-2222.
Finance: HP finance plans provide all the benefits of new technology without the risk or cost of
ownership. For details, call toll-free 888-999-HPTF (4783).
Accessibility: HP is committed to providing products and services that are accessible to people with
disabilities. For more information, please visit www.hp.com/accessibility or call 888-259-5707.
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