HP DesignJet Z3100

HP Designjet Z3100 Photo Printer series
BREAKTHROUGH COLOR: Achieve consistent & accurate color with the first ever embedded spectrophotometer
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• Automated and simple creation of ICC profiles. HP’s embedded spectrophotometer and an automated workflow bring
simplicity and reliability to accurate profiling and precise printer calibration. HP’s Advanced Profiling Solution offers
additional options for profiling and calibrating your printing system.
• Broad gamut coverage. Over 80% PANTONE
®
coverage
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, and full compliance with prepress standards: SWOP, ISO,
GRACOL, EUROSCALE, TOYO, FOGRA, and 3DAP.
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Expect consistent color from print to print. Calibrate the printer and obtain print-to-print and printer-to-printer color repeatability.
NO LIMITS: Get exquisite prints that resist fading for over 200 years
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with a 12-ink printing system using
HP Vivera pigment inks
• Fade and water resistant. Color and b&w prints resist fading for over 200 years on a range of
HP papers and HP Hahnemühle papers and are water resistant on HP canvas, photo and proofing papers.
• Beautiful black-and-white prints with the HP Quad-Black ink set. HP Vivera pigment inks deliver true gray neutrality
under different lighting conditions and produce smooth continuous tones and deep rich blacks.
• Superior gloss uniformity and elimination of bronzing with HP Gloss Enhancer
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. Used on glossy and semigloss photo
papers to produce images with uniform gloss from highlights to shadows.
TRUE PRINT CONFIDENCE: Print with greater confidence thanks to dependable HP technologies
• Eliminate trial and error with real-time layout and orientation preview. Take the guess-work out of margins. Save time
and materials.
• Glide effortlessly through color management and printing with the HP Color Center tool.
• Save time with HP Easy Printer Care/HP Printer Utility software. Monitor the status of printers & supplies and get the
latest updates.
• Expect always-on quality with automatic servicing routines that are economical and convenient thanks to proactive
printhead maintenance.
• Have your questions answered. Application settings and color management consultation at your finger tips with the HP
Knowledge Center.
(1 With i1 color technology.
(2 HP's preliminary, internal results have shown that the HP Designjet Z Photo Printer series is capable of successfully simulating over 80% of the PANTONE colors. HP Designjet
Z2100 and Z3100 Photo Printers are pending PANTONE licensing
(3 Display permanence rating by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. on a range of HP creative and specialty media. For details: h
ttp://www.hp.com/go/supplies/printpermanence
(4 Bronzing is eliminated as an image-quality issue when HP Gloss Enhancer is used. HP Gloss Enhancer is used on photo paper, with the exception of matte-finish papers.

HP DesignJet Z3100 Specifications

General

Package weight	123000 g
Bundled software	Printer drivers, HP Printer Utility including HP Color Center
Package weight (imperial)	271 lbs
Package dimensions (W x D x H)	77.3 x 30.7 x 30.7 \
Safety	IEC 60950-1 compliant, EU LVD and EN 60950-1 compliant, certified by CSA for Canada and US, Argentina IRAM, Singapore PSB, Russia GOST, China CCIB, Taiwan BSMI
Driver LAN	Novell NetWare 3.x/4.x clients
Line width minimum	0.002 in
Minimum line width	0.0508 mm
Printer management	HP Web Jetadmin
Embedded web server	Yes
Acoustic power emissions	6.5 B(A)
Minimum system requirements	Microsoft Windows 2000/XP: Pentium IV, 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB available hard disk space Windows 2000: Pentium III processor, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB available hard disk space, 733 MHz; Windows XP Professional: Pentium IV processor, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB available hard disk space, 1 GHz Microsoft Windows 2000/XP: Pentium IV, 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB available hard disk space Mac OS X v10.2, v10.3, v10.4 and later, PowerPC G4, G5, or Intel Core Processor, 1 GB Ram, 2 GB available hardware disk
Electromagnetic compatibility	Compliance for Class B products: EU (EMC Directive), USA (FCC rules), Canada (DoC), Australia (ACA), New Zealand (MoC), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (MIC) and Taiwan (BSMI)
Compatible ink types, supplies	HP Vivera pigment inks
Maximum media length (imperial)	66 \
Maximum print length (imperial)	300 ft; Operating system and application dependent
Acoustic power emissions (standby)	44 dB
Print quality (black, best quality)	2400 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution (color, normal quality)	1200 x 1200 DPI
Minimum system requirements for Macintosh	Mac OS X v 10.2, v 10.3, v 10.4 and later; PowerPC G3 or Intel Core Processor; 256 MB RAM; 1 GB available hardware disk
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Media thickness	> 0.8 mm
Print margin roll	5 mm
Maximum roll length	300 ft 91.4 m m
Standard media sizes	A4, A3, A2, A1, A0
Maximum roll diameter	136 mm
Media types supported	Photographic paper (satin, gloss, semi-gloss, matte), proofing paper (high-gloss, semi-gloss, matte), fine art printing material (canvas, smooth, textured, watercolor), self-adhesive and vinyl (polypropylene, vinyl), sign and banner (display film, banner, scrim, polypropylene, Tyvek, outdoor paper), bond and coated (bond, coated, heavyweight coated, super heavyweight coated)
Print margin cut-sheet	5 x 17 x 5 x 5 mm
Recommended media weight	500 g/m²
Media thickness (by paper path)	Up to 0.8 mm
Certification	SWOP, ISO, GRACOL, 3DAP
Storage media	HDD
Internal memory	128 MB
Built-in processor	Mobile Intel Centrino
Internal storage capacity	40 GB
Power requirements	Input voltage (autoranging): 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz), 2 amps max
Power consumption (typical)	200 W
Storage temperature (T-T)	-13 - 131 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C
Operating altitude (imperial)	9842 ft
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 %
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)	15 - 35 °C
Printing colors	Blue, Gloss enhancer, Green, Light cyan, Light grey, Light magenta, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Red, Yellow
Color management	HP Color Center, HP Vivera pigment inks, HP embedded spectrophotometer
Print head nozzles	2112
Print speed (color image, best quality, glossy paper)	1.6 m2/hr 17 ft2/hr
USB connector	USB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Browser supported	Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher, Netscape 6.0.1 and higher, Safari for Mac OS 10.3 and higher, Mozilla 1.5 and higher
Compatible operating systems	Windows 2000; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Windows XP Professional x64; Windows Server 2003; Mac OS 10.2 or higher; Novell NetWare 5.x, 6.x; Citrix MetaFrame; Terminal Services
Quantity per pallet	1 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Weight (imperial)	189 lb lbs
Dimensions (WxDxH)	1770 x 661 x 1047 mm
Dimension note (imperial)	printer with stand
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)	1770 x 732 x 1047 mm
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)	69.7 \

Summary

Breakthrough Color and Print Quality

Automated ICC Profile Creation

Simple and reliable ICC profiling and printer calibration with automated workflow.

Broad Gamut and Prepress Standards

Covers over 80% PANTONE colors and complies with prepress standards.

Consistent Color Repeatability

Ensures print-to-print and printer-to-printer color consistency.

Long-Lasting and High-Quality Prints

Fade and Water Resistance

Prints resist fading for over 200 years and are water resistant on various media.

Black and White Print Excellence

HP Quad-Black ink set delivers neutral grays and deep blacks.

Gloss Uniformity with Enhancer

HP Gloss Enhancer provides uniform gloss on glossy/semigloss photo papers.

True Print Confidence and Workflow

Real-Time Layout Preview

Eliminates trial and error for margins and orientation, saving time and materials.

HP Color Center Tool

Simplifies color management and printing processes.

Proactive Printhead Maintenance

Automatic servicing for always-on quality and printhead longevity.

Professional Photographer Benefits

Exquisite Exhibition Prints

Achieve museum-quality prints with neutral grays and heavy blacks.

Care-Free Printing Experience

Effortless color accuracy via HP Color Center and Adobe integration.

Adobe Lightroom Integration

Calibrate printer directly from Lightroom for most accurate results.

Digital Fine Artist Applications

Lasting Fine Art Prints

Achieve breathtaking, fade-resistant prints on various substrates.

Seamless Workflow Integration

Works with various media and offers Photoshop integration for color accuracy.

Prepress Specialist Advantages

Accurate Contract Proofs

Consistent, stable prepress contract proofs with built-in calibration.

Automated Profiling and Stability

Assured colors, stabilization under 5 mins, broad gamut coverage.

Integrated Workflow Solutions

Closed-loop color consistency with RIP integration for shorter workflows.

Key Technologies

HP Vivera Pigment Inks

Superior image quality, fade/water resistance, broad color gamut.

Embedded Spectrophotometer

Automates media profiling and calibration for professional workflows.

HP 12-Ink Printing System

Delivers broad color gamut, superb neutral tones, and deep blacks.

Technical Specifications

Print Speed and Resolution

Details on print speeds for various modes and optimized resolution.

Media Handling Capabilities

Supports a wide range of media types, weights, and sizes.

Image Quality Metrics

Color accuracy, stability, and repeatability specifications.

Warranty and Support Services

Information on standard warranty, extensions, and color expert services.