HP Gives Users the Power to Meet Tighter Deadlines with New Large Format Print Portfolios

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News Highlights

• Celebrating 30 years of HP DesignJet innovation: The new HP DesignJet Z6 Pro and Z9+ Pro deliver best-ever professional photo quality¹, all while keeping data secure
• Respond faster to customer demands: The HP PageWide XL Pro 10000, 8200 MFP and 5200 MFP allow print service providers (PSPs) and reprohouses to hit tough deadlines and deliver short-term applications such as boards, cardstock and cutsheets²
• Boost profitability and sustainability: Enjoy low running costs and save on energy consumption,³ whilst significantly reducing plastic with HP Eco-Carton ink cartridges⁴

PALO ALTO, Calif., September 15, 2021 - HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) has introduced a range of DesignJet and PageWide XL Pro devices to equip large format print users with the technology to navigate and thrive in the new normal. The portfolios also deliver advanced photo and colour quality, enhanced precision, and new graphics application potential - all while driving improvements in sustainability.

With the two new HP DesignJet Z Pro devices, HP is offering print service providers (PSPs) and Geographic Information System (GIS) analysts the latest solutions to produce professional photo-quality prints and high precision colourful GIS-generated maps. Meanwhile, the three new HP PageWide XL Pro printers equip PSPs and reprohouses with the ability to respond faster to customer demands and diversify their existing capabilities.

'As our customers continue to grapple with uncertain business conditions following a uniquely challenging past couple of years, we know that expanding their print application reach, an ability to move fast, and outstanding colour and graphics performance define their large format printing needs', said Daniel Martinez, General Manager, Large Format Business, HP. 'This is why we're introducing the new HP DesignJet Z Pro and HP PageWide XL Pro series. Both portfolios are designed to help users navigate uncertain demand, respond to tighter deadlines and unlock untapped potential in their own offerings.'

Highest colour quality with HP DesignJet

HP DesignJet Z6 Pro & Z9 Pro+

Marking the 30-year anniversary of the very first DesignJet product, the new HP DesignJet Z6 Pro and Z9⁺ Pro offer PSPs and GIS analysts respectively the highest professional photo quality and precision,⁵ along with leading security features.

Thanks to the chromatic RGB HP Vivid Photo Inks, HP DesignJet Z Pro users can now achieve 93% pantone coverage - 26% more gamut compared to the previous generation - and produce prints with the image quality of a 12-ink printer with just nine inks.⁶ Additional features such as the High-Definition Nozzle Architecture (HDNA) printheads⁷ and dual drop technology, which reduces visible grain and eliminates the need for light coloured inks, promise prints with clear details and dazzling-contrasts.⁸

The HP DesignJet Z9⁺ Pro, which offers the widest colour gamut in its category,⁹ is the perfect choice for PSPs looking for a professional photo quality printer. Users can customise ICC profiles for their print jobs and achieve desired colour accuracy and consistency.¹⁰ PSPs also have the option to include the HP Gloss Enhancer Upgrade Kit to produce superior gloss uniformity. ¹¹

Additionally, the HP PrintOS mobile app lets PSPs take more control of their print operations - from monitoring performance and reacting to issues, to sharing media pre-sets remotely.¹² For the first time, the new HP DesignJet Z Pro printer series also incorporates the HP PrintOS Service Center application. This smart cloud-based solution enables users to gain a single, real-time view of all ongoing service cases, with updates that are accessible anytime, anywhere.

For GIS analysts looking to produce very precise maps, print sharp contour lines and text with close attention to keeping data secure, the new HP DesignJet Z6 Pro is the ideal printer. The Adobe PDF Print Engine¹³ enables excellent transparencies and layer reproductions - while HP's HDNA printheads¹⁴ and HP Pixel Control deliver the highest precision,¹⁵ as well as smooth gradients and distinct shades of colour that are particularly needed for printing complex maps.

HP DesignJet Z6 Pro is the world's most secure large-format printer, promising the best data protection through encrypted communications and Access Control List.¹⁶ Features such as HP Connection Inspector, HP Secure Boot, and Whitelisting ensure the best network protection, putting all worries about data security to rest.¹⁷

Both the HP DesignJet Z6 Pro and Z9⁺ Pro also enhance efficiency with the fastest media handling, spindle-less and automatic roll feed.¹⁸ The HP DesignJet Z6 Pro prints twice as fast on plain paper at the same quality¹⁹ while the HP DesignJet Z9⁺ Pro allows users to print up to 18% faster, with better quality, on satin photo media - and 46% faster on canvas.²⁰

Maximise productivity with HP PageWide XL Pro

HP PageWide XL Pro

HP has also announced three new HP PageWide XL Pro printers that enable retail PSPs and reprohouses to respond faster²¹ to customer demands, meeting tighter deadlines. Additionally, users will also be able to leverage new short-term applications²² including the potential to print on boards, cardstock, and paper from A2 to B1, and thickness up to 10mm.

The new HP PageWide XL Pro 5200 and HP PageWide XL Pro 8200 offer print speeds up to 20 D/A1 pages/min, and 4300 ft2/hr (400 m2/hr)²³ and 30 D/A1 pages/min, and 5300 ft2/hr (500 m2/hr)²⁴ respectively, enabling users to meet short turnaround time. With the PageWide XL Pro 8200 able to print mixed outputs of both CAD drawings and presentation boards, both printers are also capable of delivering full projects two to three times faster than before.²⁵ With the new HP PageWide XL Pro 5200 and HP PageWide XL Pro 8200, users can also expand their print applications into two-sided, short-term retail posters, which can be easily managed with HP SmartStream.

Designed to help boost profits and cut costs, both the HP PageWide XL Pro 5200 and the HP PageWide XL Pro 8200 enable users to save up to 50% preparation and finishing costs.²⁶ Using up to three-litre Original HP Eco-Carton ink cartridges, both printers ensure low running costs for CAD drawings and posters. Features such as the versatile stacker, inline folders and auto switch free up operation time, giving reprohouses the power to say yes to more print jobs.

The compact HP PageWide XL Pro 10000 boosts productivity with fast printing speeds of up to 700 m2 (7500 ft2) or 1,000 B1 posters per hour,²⁷ and can print on different sizes materials, including paper and boards to cardstock and cutsheets. It also provides PSPs with the capability to deliver quick results with instant-dry prints on compatible substrates. With HP PrintOS, PSPs can easily control the operations of their fleet anywhere, anytime - while also enjoying simplified maintenance and fast start-up.²⁸ The HP PageWide XL Pro 10000 also features the first HP large-format auto sheet feeder and versatile stacker, providing seamless end-to-end cut-sheet workflow.

HP - a partner in sustainability

• The new HP DesignJet portfolio and HP PageWide XL Pro 10000 printer are all rated as ENERGY STAR 3.0 compliant and EPEAT registered, meaning they use less energy and are certified as environmentally preferred products.²⁹
• The new HP DesignJet Z Pro printers are made of 30% recycled plastic, using over eight 16.9-oz (0.5-L) bottles worth of ocean-bound plastic, and are fully compatible with large format FSC®-certified papers³⁰, a range of recyclable HP media and free, convenient take-back program for certain HP media.³¹
• Both new portfolios are fully compatible with HP Eco Carton Cartridges, achieving up to 80% reduction in plastic.³² The outer carton of Eco-Carton cartridges can be disposed of through local cardboard recycling
• Inks for the HP PageWide XL Pro 10000 printer are UL ECOLOGO® Certified and verified for Nordic Swan Ecolabel printing companies.³³
• HP PageWide XL and DesignJet prints are recyclable, returnable, or non-hazardous and safe for disposal.³⁴

Availability

The new HP PageWide XL Pro series is expected to be available in all major markets starting September 15th, and the new HP DesignJet Z6 Pro and Z9+ Pro on October 1st, 2021. Pricing information available locally.

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¹ Compared to previous HP DesignJet Z-series models

² Based on testing commissioned by HP and performed by Sogeti in October, 2020. Fastest compared to alternatives for large-format printing of technical documents, GIS maps, and point-of-sale (POS) posters under $200,000 USD as of October, 2020. Fastest response compared to the HP PageWide XL Pro 5200 Multifunction Printer.

³ Both PWXL and DesignJet portfolios are ENERGY STAR® 3.0 compliant for less energy use. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. EPEAT® registered where applicable. EPEAT registration varies by country. See http://www.epeat.net for registration status by country.

⁴ The HP Eco-Carton outer carton is 100% recyclable through local cardboard/paper programs. The 1 litre Eco-Carton delivers an 80% reduction in plastic, while the Inner materials including the ink bag are 55% recyclable and can be returned free of charge to the HP Planet Partners program for reprocessing of plastic parts. Zero landfill. For take-back of ink bag/printheads/prints, visit http://www.hp.com/recycle to see how to participate and for HP Planet Partners program availability; program may not be available in your jurisdiction.

⁵ Highest precision based on testing commissioned by HP and performed by Sogeti in March 2021 comparing the HP DesignJet Z6 Pro 64-in Printer and comparable competitive printers that represent the majority market share worldwide as of 2020 according to IDC, by comparing the minimum distance between two lines necessary to correctly reproduce the lines (the lower the distance, the higher the precision) printing on coated paper and Normal mode. Dual roll option must be purchased separately.

⁶ Measured with Konica Minolta FD-9, with HP Premium Instant-dry Gloss Photo Paper in Best print mode (with Extra Passes selector enabled). Using gamut construction method = alpha shape with value = 1000, without colour management.

⁷ See footnote '4'

⁸ See footnote '4'

⁹ Highest professional photo quality based on widest colour gamut. Testing commissioned by HP and performed by Sogeti in January 2021 comparing the HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro 64-in Printer and comparable competitive printers that represent the majority market share worldwide as of 2020 according to IDC, comparing gamut volume in CIE Lab units (the higher, the better) printing on HP Premium Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper and Best mode. Test performed under the same conditions in all printers measuring the TC9.18 target with the i1 spectrophotometer from X-rite.

¹⁰ Embedded in the HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro 64-in Printer is an i1 spectrophotometer from X-Rite. Close collaboration between HP and X-Rite ensures a reliable solution that's been thoroughly tested to meet customer demands for ease, quality, and dependability.

¹¹ Based on testing commissioned by HP and performed by Sogeti in January 2021 comparing the HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro 64-in Printer and comparable competitive printers that represent the majority market share worldwide as of 2020 according to IDC, by comparing the standard deviation of gloss level in GU units at 20° measurement angle (the lower, the better) printing on photo gloss paper and Best mode. HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro 64-in Printer tested with HP Premium Instant-dry Gloss Photo Paper in Best mode and Gloss Enhancer activated. HP Gloss Enhancer can be used on photo paper with the exception of matte-finish papers. Not included, sold separately.

¹² Requires an HP PrintOS account, Internet connection, and connected Internet-capable device. For more information, see http://www.printos.com.

¹³ Adobe PostScript®/PDF upgrade kit sold separately. The Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) is Adobe's high speed, high fidelity print platform. Version 5.5 extends APPE's leading edge for print reproduction with performance efficiencies and breakthrough rendering features. APPE 5.5 enables printers to increase workflow efficiency and capitalize on the profit potential of innovations in inkjet print technology. To learn more, visit http://www.adobe.com/products/pdfprintengine

¹⁴ See footnote '5'

¹⁵ Highest precision based on testing commissioned by HP and performed by Sogeti in March 2021 comparing the HP DesignJet Z6 Pro 64-in Printer and comparable competitive printers that represent the majority market share worldwide as of 2020 according to IDC, by comparing the minimum distance between two lines necessary to correctly reproduce the lines (the lower the distance, the higher the precision) printing on coated paper

and Normal mode

¹⁶ Based on comparison of published security specifications commissioned by HP and performed by Sogeti in January 2021. Comparison of the HP DesignJet Z6 Pro 64-in Printer and competitors that represent the majority market share worldwide as of 2020 according to IDC. Comparison matrix and further details available upon request.

¹⁷ See footnote '16'

¹⁸ Based on testing commissioned by HP and performed by Sogeti in January 2021 comparing the HP DesignJet Z6 Pro 64-in Printer and comparable competitive printers that represent the majority market share worldwide as of 2020 according to IDC, by loading a 44-in roll of Oce draft paper 75g. Measuring time from loading the roll in the 'roll holder' until the printer finishes the loading. Test performed under the same conditions in both printers (loading upper/top roll and using default settings for skew and size detection).

¹⁹ Faster compared to the HP DesignJet Z6810 60-in Production Printer. Based on internal HP testing, January 2021. Using plain paper and Fast mode, the HP DesignJet Z6 Pro 64-in Printer can achieve speed of 1066 ft2/hr (99 m2/hr) at the same quality as the HP DesignJet Z6810 60-in Production Printer using plain paper and Normal mode at speed of 549 ft2/hr (51 m2/hr).

²⁰ Based on internal HP testing, January 2021 compared to the HP DesignJet Z6810 60-in Production Printer. Using HP Premium Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper in Best mode, the HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro 64-in Printer can achieve speeds of 152 ft²/hr (14.1 m2/hr) compared to the HP DesignJet Z6810 60-in Production Printer that can achieve speeds of 129 ft2/hr (12.0 m2/hr). Using HP Artist Matte Canvas paper, in Normal mode, the HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro 64-in Printer can achieve speeds of 205 ft2/hr (19 m2/hr) compared to the HP DesignJet Z6810 60-in Production Printer that can achieve speeds of 97 ft2/hr (9 m2/hr).

²¹ See footnote '1'

²² See footnote '1'

²³ The HP PageWide XL Pro 5200 Multifunction Printer delivers 20 CAD output D/A1 prints in 1 minute. Number of pages will vary depending on the print mode and application printed.

²⁴ The HP PageWide XL Pro 8200 Multifunction Printer delivers 30 CAD output D/A1 prints in 1 minute. Number of pages will vary depending on the print mode and application printed.

²⁵ Based on testing commissioned by HP and performed by Sogeti in September, 2020 comparing the HP PageWide XL Pro 8200 Printer and a comparable competitive printer that represents the majority market share of LED printers worldwide as of 2019 according to IDC. Test performed by printing 3 B1 posters on B1 foam and 3 copies of a 6-page file combining sizes A0, A1 and plain, coated paper types. Measuring time from clicking 'send' button until last page gets out from out of the printer. Using equivalent print quality mode.

²⁶ Based on testing commissioned by HP and performed by Sogeti in September, 2020 comparing the HP PageWide XL Pro 8200/5200 Printer series and a comparable competitive printer that represents the majority market share of LED printers worldwide as of 2019 according to IDC, by preparing and printing the job. Test performed by sending 3 copies of a 6-page file combining sizes A0, A1 and plain, coated paper types. Measuring time from clicking 'send' button until last page out of the printer. Printed in fast/CAD equivalent print quality mode.

²⁷ The HP PageWide XL Pro 10000 Printer delivers up to 700 m2 or 1,000 B1 posters per hour. Number of pages will vary depending on the print mode and application printed.

²⁸ See footnote '12'

²⁹ See footnote '2'

³⁰ BMG trademark license code FSC®-C115319, see http://www.fsc.org. HP trademark license code FSC®-C017543, see http://www.fsc.org. Not all FSC®‑certified products are available in all regions.

³¹ Most HP large format paper-based printing materials can be recycled through commonly available recycling programs, or according to region-specific practices. Some HP media are eligible for return through the free, convenient HP Large Format Media take-back program. Programs may not exist in your area. See http://www.HPLFMedia.com/hp/ecosolutions for details. HP large format printing materials, both unprinted and printed with Original HP PageWide XL pigment inks, are non-hazardous and safe for disposal in most jurisdictions. Contact your local waste management authority for local area-specific instructions.

³² 80% figure for 1 litre Eco-Carton only. The percentage for other sizes will vary. The ink cartridge outer carton is 100% recyclable through local cardboard/paper programs. Customers should consult your local waste authorities on appropriate disposal. For take-back of prints and printheads, visit hp.com/recycle to see how to participate. Take-back program may not be available in your jurisdiction. Where this program is not available, and for other consumables not included in the program, consult your local waste authorities on appropriate disposal.

³³ UL ECOLOGO® Certification to UL 2801 demonstrates that an ink meets a range of stringent criteria related to human health and environmental considerations (see ul.com/EL).

³⁴ Most HP large format paper-based printing materials can be recycled through commonly available recycling programs, or according to region-specific practices. Some HP media are eligible for return through the free, convenient HP Large Format Media take-back program. Programs may not exist in your area. See http://www.HPLFMedia.com/hp/ecosolutions for details. HP large format printing materials, both unprinted and printed with Original HP PageWide XL pigment inks, are non-hazardous and safe for disposal. Contact your local waste management authority for local area-specific instructions.