The HP Designjet 5500 (42″) plotter prints at ultra fast speeds without any compromise to image quality. You are able to transfer files at up to 4.5 megabytes per second using a powerful HP jetdirect 615n print server and receive fast printing with professional image quality at speeds of up to 499 ft²/hr print speed. A six ink, 1200 dpi writing system and HP color layering technology provide outstanding photo quality for all your large format printing. Produce consistent color throughout the entire job run. The automatic closed loop calibration guarantees color consistency from the first print to the last.
Features
Print Size: Up to 42″ Wide x 300′ Long
Print Speed: Up To 499 Sq. Ft. Per Hour
Resolution: 1200 x 600 dpi
Memory: 128 MB (256 MB Max.), 40 GB Hard Drive
Connectivity: Parallel and 10/100Base-TX Ethernet
Environments: PC, Linux, and UNIX
Warranty: 90 Day Warranty
Additional Models: HP DesignJet 5500 UV (42″). HP DesignJet 5500PS UV (42″), HP DesignJet 5500PS (42″)
Refurbished – HP Designjet 5500 Plotter 42″
Part # Q1251A
Key Specifications
DesignJet 5500PS 42″
Manufacturer Part #
Q1251A
Print Technology
Color Thermal Inkjet
Color Control
PANTONE® color matching
HP Color Layering Technology
Print Speed
499 sq. ft/hr
Resolution
1200 X 600 DPI
with HP Color Layering Technology
Connectivity
Ports
IEEE 1284 parallel
10/100 Base-TX Fast Ethernet
Optional
Local Ports
HP Jetdirect Connectivity Card for USB/Serial/LocalTalk (Part #: J4135A)
Optional
Network Ports
HP Jetdirect 610n internal print servers (Part #: J4167A)
HP Jetdirect 170X external print servers (Part #: J3258B)
HP Jetdirect 300X external print servers (Part #: J3263A)
HP Jetdirect 500X external print servers (Part #: J3265A)
Networking
Interface
HP Jetdirect 615n 10/100 Base-TX Print Server
Languages and Fonts
TIFF 6.0, JPEG, CALS/G4, HP-GL/2, HP RTL
Typefaces
136 PostScript® Roman fonts built-in, Asian PostScript fonts in the box, PostScript Morisawa fonts for Japan, support for Yoon, Sandoll and Hancom for Korea, Arphic for Taiwan
Media Types: HP Colorfast adhesive vinyl, plain paper, HP studio canvas, matte, inkjet paper, canvas, HP fine paper art vanilla, film, photo paper, HP vellum
Media Sizes: 8.3″ to 42″ sheets; 24″, 36″, 42″ rolls; max length: 300 ft
Print Area
0.28″ trailing edge
1.38″ leading edge
Misc. Features
Power Requirements
100 to 240 volts (± 10%) auto-ranging, 50 to 60 Hz
Power Consumption
Maximum consumption: 400 W
Stand-by: 70 W
Powersave: 55 W
Noise Levels
Printing: 70 dBA
Idle: < 48 dBA
Temperature
Operating: 59°F to 95°F (15°C to 35°C)
Storage: -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to 55°C)
Humidity
Operating: 20% to 80% RH non-condensing
Environmental
Features
Energy Star Compliant
Certifications
Safety Certifications: compliant with the requirements for the ITE products: CSA Certified
Electromagnetic Compatibility: compliant with the requirements for Class B ITE products
(Class A when connected to LAN cables): FCC rules, DOC
Features
Minimum line width: 0.002″
Line accuracy: ± 0.2% of the specific page length
Supplies
Ink
These inks are designed specifically for the HP DesignJet 5500 series:
Dye-based imaging
Black Ink, 680 ml (Part #: C4930A) Yields 1,000 pages @ 5% coverage
Cyan Ink, 680 ml (Part #: C4931A) Yields 1,000 pages @ 5% coverage
Light Cyan Ink, 680 ml (Part #: C4934A) Yields 1,000 pages @ 5% coverage
Magenta Ink, 680 ml (Part #: C4932A) Yields 1,000 pages @ 5% coverage
Light Magenta Ink, 680 ml (Part #: C4935A) Yields 1,000 pages @ 5% coverage
Yellow Ink, 680 ml (Part #: C4933A) Yields 1,000 pages @ 5% coverage
