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 guaratees 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: 1 Year On Site covering parts and labor
Additional Models: HP DesignJet 5500 UV (42"). HP DesignJet 5500PS UV (42"), HP DesignJet 5500PS (42")
HP DesignJet 5500 (42") Specifications
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
Drivers Included: Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP; UNIX®, Linux® with HP embedded webserver file submitter AutoCAD: 2000, 2002, R 14 for Windows
Dimensions (H X W X D)
Unit
50" X 78" X 27"
As Shipped
52" X 89" X 25"
Weight
Unit
220 lb
As Shipped
491 lb
Warranty
1 year on-site warranty includes parts and labor. This warranty does not include replacement of consumables such as toner. Super Warehouse offers a wide array of extended warranties which can add 2 to 4 years of coverage.
HP DesignJet 5500 (42") Features
High Productivity
Fast printing that's ready to sell or distribute -- new production print modes deliver professional image quality at speeds of 100 sq ft/hr output for glossy and 189 sq ft/hr for coated (available with dye ink) media; 569 sq ft/hr printing using maximum speed mode
Printing when you need it -- transfer files at up to 4.5 megabytes per second using a powerful HP jetdirect 620n print server card.
Image Quality
Superb photo quality for all your large-format printing -- a six ink, 1200 dpi writing system (1200 by 600 dpi on glossy media) and HP color layering technology provide a wide color gamut, continuous tones, and smooth color transitions.
Match customer or corporate-specific colors -- HP designjet 5500ps provides PANTONE color matching for printing. You can print spot or process colors directly from your application.
Consistent color throughout the entire job run -- automatic closed-loop color calibration guarantees color consistency from the first print to the last.
Predictable color management -- HP designjet 5500ps supports offset printing emulations and ICC profiles for Macintosh and Windows for easy integration into your color workflow.
Intelligent Printing
Easy connectivity for multiplatform environments -- new Web-file submitter provides a direct printing path using a driverless printing workflow for UNIX, Linux, Mac OS, and Windows environments.
Time-saving internal file management and storage - eliminate resending time for large files sent through the Web-file submitter; 40 GB hard disk stores large jobs even if the printer's power is turned off.
Remote management - HP designjet webaccess uses any computer's Web browser for convenient, remote access to configurable printer alerts, job management, printer status, and ink and media usage.
HP DesignJet 5500 (42") Included Items
HP DesignJet 5500 42" Wide-Format Inkjet Plotter
Printer Stand
Media Bin
Two Roll-feed Spindles
Power Cords
HP Printing Material Sample
User Documentation
User Maintenance Kit
HP Designjet Printer Setup Software
HP DesignJet 5500 (42") Warranty Information
Warranty Length: Manufacturer One Year Next Business Day On Site Warranty
Covers: Parts and Labor
Contact: By Phone: 800-752-0900 Technical Support 800-474-6836
1.800.814.5410 
858.764.8900 Mon-Fri 6AM-4PM PT
